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The latest update delivers one of the most substantial content and quality-of-life expansions to date, introducing new matchmaking options, long-term progression systems, fresh map conditions, and a massive list of gameplay, UI, and performance fixes. Designed to reward skilled players while improving accessibility and stability for everyone, this patch reshapes how Raiders engage with PvP, PvE, and progression systems.

Here's a complete breakdown of what's new and why it matters.

Solo vs Squads: High-Risk PvP for Skilled Players

One of the headline additions is Solo vs Squads, a new matchmaking option tailored for experienced, high-skill players who thrive in PvP encounters.

·Who can access it? Solo Raiders level 40 and above

·How it works: Players can toggle "Solo vs Squad" above matchmaking to enter the Squads queue alone

·Bonus rewards: +20% bonus XP at the end of the round, whether you extract successfully or are defeated

This mode is designed to challenge veteran players by placing them against full squads, increasing risk while offering meaningful progression incentives. It's an ideal option for players confident in their mechanics, positioning, and decision-making under pressure.

Known Issue: Currently, there is no pop-up notification when the option becomes available at level 40, so players must manually check for the toggle.

Trophy Display: A New Long-Term Progression Project

The Trophy Display introduces a brand-new long-term objective similar in structure to the Candleberry Project, but focused on hunting dangerous ARC enemies.

·Raiders must collect and submit ARC parts

·The Display Case is built over five upgrade steps

·Each level visually enhances the display with new items

Trophy Display Rewards

Each step grants:

·Blueprints

·Raider Tokens

Full completion unlocks:

·Howl emote

·Guitar

·300,000 Coins

Importantly, this project has no fixed end date and is not affected by Expedition resets, making it a permanent progression goal for dedicated players.

Bird City: A New Map Condition for Buried City

A new permanent map modifier called Bird City has been added exclusively to Buried City and will rotate in and out weekly.

What Changes in Bird City?

·Birds nest in empty chimneys across the map

·Nests may contain shiny trinkets worth investigating

·More ziplines and bird traps appear

·Increased rooftop combat

·More flying ARC and higher player proximity

This condition significantly increases verticality and engagement frequency, making Buried City more dangerous-and more rewarding-than ever.

New Items and Quests

The update also expands progression options with new content drops:

·2 new types of Epic Augments

·7 new Quests

These additions diversify builds and provide more structured objectives during Expeditions. The new augments also increase demand for high-quality ARC Raiders Items, making choosing to buy ARC Raiders Items more relevant for players pushing difficult content.

Patch Highlights: Social and Accessibility Improvements

Several major quality-of-life updates focus on improving party play and accessibility:

Open Parties

·Players can now set parties to open

·Friends can join seamlessly, even while you're in a round (they'll queue into the next match)

Squad Invites

·Squadmates can now invite others-not just the party leader.

Input & Control Improvements

·Mouse smoothing option added

·Full gamepad rebinding introduced

·Improved aim assist consistency across frame rates

Enemy and AI Improvements

Enemy behavior and interaction clarity have received meaningful updates:

·ARC traversal improved over obstacles

·Leaper movement improved after leg loss

·Shredder corpses now properly display as scavengeable

·Snitches no longer make noise after destruction and won't cancel calls incorrectly

·Spotters no longer follow players into buildings

·Tick now allows a brief dodge-roll window to remove it

These changes improve fairness, clarity, and readability.

Map Updates and Loot Balance Changes

Across all maps, loot and collision issues have been addressed:

General Map Changes

·Reduced blueprint container spawns under certain conditions

·Increased chances of higher-tier weapons in weapon cases

·Adjusted Matriarch and Queen unique part drop rates

·Fixed dozens of non-interactable containers

Notable Map Fixes

·Dam Battlegrounds: Collision fixes and stuck spots removed

·Buried City: Invisible walls removed, musical puzzle retired

·Spaceport: Floating assets fixed, ARC spawn tuning

Stella Montis:

·Seed Vault extraction glitch fixed

·Lighting updated for Night Raid

·40 stuck locations resolved

·Loot distribution improved

UI, Audio, and Performance Fixes

The update includes extensive polish across systems:

·Fixed missing emote voice lines

·Improved voice chat stability

·Added matchmaking delay option for stream-sniping mitigation

·Fixed inventory value display bugs

·Improved codex visibility

·Resolved multiple crash scenarios

Movement issues tied to ladders, network interruptions, and crouch interactions have also been resolved.

Anti-Cheat and Security Updates

A three-strike progressive ban system is currently being implemented:

1. 30-day ban

2. 60-day ban

3. Permanent ban for repeat offenders

This system aims to discourage repeat violations while strengthening long-term competitive integrity.

Final Thoughts

This update represents a major evolution in both content and stability. With Solo vs Squads pushing PvP intensity, Trophy Display offering meaningful long-term goals, Bird City transforming Buried City combat, and hundreds of fixes improving performance and fairness, the game is in its strongest state yet.