Arc Raiders Update 1.20.0: Shotgun Nerfed, Maps Fixed, New Cosmetics Added
The developers of Arc Raiders continue to fine-tune weapon statistics and address in-game issues with their latest patch.
Update 1.20.0 has been released for Arc Raiders, bringing a host of adjustments, bug fixes, and fresh cosmetic options, including new hairstyles and the "Rawhide" skin.
Significant Changes in Update 1.20.0:
Il Toro Shotgun Nerf:
The powerful Il Toro shotgun has received substantial adjustments to balance its performance:
- Projectile damage reduced from 7.5 to 7.
- Base fire rate decreased from 43 to 38.
- Reload time increased from 4.3 to 5.7 seconds.
- Damage falloff due to distance increased from 40% to 50%, making it less effective at longer ranges.
Economy and Bug Fixes:
- The selling price of energy magazines has been significantly reduced from 1000 credits to 200 credits.
- Fixed a persistent audio bug where the sound effects of destroyed "Comets" and "Fireballs" would continuously loop.
- Addressed map exploits by fixing a bug that allowed players to clip into a wall on the "Dam Battlefield" map.
- Resolved collision system issues on the "Spaceport" map, improving player movement and interactions.
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