Embark Studios has rolled out Store Update 1.37.0 for ARC Raiders, and it's going live on all platforms right now with two fresh colour variants for the Driftcoat outfit. If cosmetics are your thing, there's a nice bonus here, and if you've been grumbling about the Seeker Grenade lately, the studio has heard you too.
What's new in the store?
The headline addition is a pair of new looks for a fan-favourite skin. According to Embark, the update brings two new colour variants for the Driftcoat outfit - black/green and red. Even better, you don't have to do anything to grab them.
New black/green Driftcoat colour variant
New red Driftcoat colour variant
Both are added automatically if you already own the skin, with no restart required
What's happening with the Seeker Grenade?
Beyond the cosmetics, Embark used the update to address a balance concern that players have been vocal about since last week's patch.
We have seen your feedback about the Seeker Grenade feeling weaker since last week's update and we have been investigating the issue. We noticed an unintended effect from a collision change on the projectiles and the team is working on a fix - we will let you know as soon as it's ready.
So the Seeker Grenade's reduced effectiveness wasn't intentional - it was a side effect of a collision change, and a proper fix is being worked on.
Any other fixes on the way?
Yes. Embark flagged a couple of additional issues it's chasing down:
Players have reported being automatically signed up for Departure after completing the "Deal Damage" challenge (reaching 100,000 damage dealt). Embark confirmed this is unintentional and is working on a fix.
Following last week's fix for the duplication glitch, the studio has been banning accounts that gained a significant advantage from the exploit.
That last point ties back to our earlier coverage of the hotfix that squashed the duplication exploit, so it's good to see the follow-through on enforcement.
Are you happy with the new Driftcoat colours, or are you holding out for the Seeker Grenade fix? Let us know in the comments!
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