ARC Raiders just got one of its most-requested changes, and it’s the kind that quietly reshapes how you play without adding a single new weapon. Update 1.42.0 overhauls how map conditions are scheduled, kicks off Part 2 of the Phantom Targets project with a new farmable enemy, and tightens matchmaking and anti-cheat, all…
Introduction There are different tiers of guns in every shooting game, and it reflects upon their prices as well. A good gun costs more but has more damage, less recoil, therefore more accuracy. Cheap guns, on the other hand, have less damage, short range, and are less accurate. Each game has its own…
A build in a video game is referred to as a player archetype, just like in Real life, you’ll see people who are really into the gym, or people who really like to read books, or people who are into extreme sports. All of these are their archetypes of being themselves and are…
Levelling is one of the most common activities in online games, so if you don’t already know what levelling it? Then let me break the news to you: levelling is a tactic gamers use, where they play a game solely to level up. They strategize, use different tactics, and adjust accordingly to level…
Different games focus on different things. For example, in first-person tactical shooters, the main focus of the developers is the game’s gunplay and how the fights are going to look in-game. In games like Fortnite, the focus deviates from just being on the shooting mechanics to the loot and the environment. In extraction…
In shooting games Some maps are difficult to play on, because they have hard angles to clear, open loot points, have loads of verticality, making it impossible to see the enemy before getting killed, while some maps are made to be easy with wide and easy to clear angles, closed spaces for loot,…
So, looting is the primary activity of any game that has a survival factor to it. The more resources you gather, the more chances you have at excelling at the game. But there’s a little more nuance than just hoarding everything in, and not prioritizing what you need, what’s important, and what could…
Skill trees are the way to define an archetype of a player. These skills are there to provide players a buff in their in-game mechanics, some skill boost, health, Movement abilities, survival abilities, crafting abilities, all in all, they have a real and significant impact on the game itself. But you have to…
Introduction All maps are equal, but some maps are more equal than others. This is my take on George Orwell’s quote. Because essentially every map is designed for one thing, and that’s to provide a good battleground for players to enjoy the game. But there’s a clear difference between a good map and…
Introduction Each game has a mechanic in place to retain its players or acquire new ones. Some games use in-game incentives to keep players coming back; some use a seasonal update to add new content and attract more players; some host regular events that give players rare in-game rewards. In this blog we…
Introduction Different shooting games handle their in-game weapons differently; some just hand them to you. Like valorant or Counter Strike, other games like Warzone, Or pubg makes you work for it. In some games, you have to buy those guns, and in others, you have to build them from scratch. Now, in this…
Most survival games have a mechanic in which they let you build up your gear by working with scraps. This mechanic is there to inject a little more realism about what will happen if you have to survive on your own and have to fight against enemies without having proper gear. This mechanic…
Introduction Learning a new map in any competitive game is a difficult thing; it’s a hassle to know the good spots in a map, where you and your friends could go and do stuff without getting spotted or getting into a place with no good loot. You also need to know angles, high…
Most survival games have a mechanic in which they let you build up your gear by working with scraps. This mechanic is there to inject a little more realism about what will happen if you have to survive on your own and have to fight against enemies without having proper gear. This mechanic…
Introduction Every online game has a system in place to keep its players. Some games give players rewards for logging into the game every day, while other games give out daily missions, which, upon completion, give the player rewards. Because it is way easier to retain their existing players instead of acquiring new…
Introduction In video games, the End bosses are the most hyped enemies; they are the villains of the story arcs and the last hurdle to achieving and completing the protagonist’s mission, and they are designed to be super powerful and nearly impossible to kill on the first try Whether it’s Malenia from Elden…
Map design is one of the most difficult jobs in game development, and most gamers can’t even comprehend how difficult it is to create a map from scratch, which has a good layout, is balanced, does not have abusable locations, has a replayability factor, and lastly is interesting enough to keep playing. That’s…
Introduction The Blue Gate: Bad map equals a Bad Game, and that’s it, you can’t enjoy a game if the map it offers is just bland or has no soul or nothing good about it. Making a map is also not an easy task infact it is one of the hardest things in…
Introduction After 2020, we saw a massive shift in gaming, because before that, most games were either fully online or had a fully offline experience. But during the pandemic, things started to change in the gaming landscape, and more and more offline games began to have an online multiplayer mode, and most online…
This guide focuses on identifying and organizing the strongest weapon options available for PvE gameplay in ARC Raiders, based entirely on performance, accessibility, and situational effectiveness against AI-controlled enemies. If grinding for the right weapons, resources, and upgrades is slowing you down in ARC Raiders PvE, you’re not alone. The ultimate raider bundle…
This guide provides a complete overview of all quests available in ARC Raiders, including rewards, objectives, and locations, organized for clarity and easy reference. Running out of ARC Raiders coins mid-build?Weapon attachments drain resources fast, especially when testing different setups. If you want to stay flexible without grinding after every loss, topping up…
ARC Raiders isn’t a “spray until it falls over” shooter. Most ARC units are built to punish bad target selection—thick armor plates, deceptive hitboxes, and attack cycles that only expose vulnerable parts for short windows. If you know where an enemy fails (thrusters, joints, rear canisters, exposed cores), you end fights faster, spend…
Quests are the backbone of progression in ARC Raiders—they push you into new areas, introduce key mechanics (repairs, scanning, sabotage, extraction), and pay out with weapons, crafting parts, keys, and useful consumables. This guide is built for quick reference: what each quest asks you to do, where it usually happens, and what you…
In competitive shooters, performance rarely comes down to aim alone. Small advantages—slightly lower recoil, faster reloads, or tighter spread—stack together and separate consistent winners from average players. Attachments are where those marginal gains live. ARC Raiders follows that same principle. With high-risk PvP, punishing PvE, and limited room for mistakes, the right attachments…
Traditional third-person shooters reward speed and aim. Extraction shooters reward restraint, planning, and knowing when not to push further. ARC Raiders sits firmly in the second category, where surviving with information can matter more than winning a fight. One of the clearest examples is the Buried City Secret Puzzle—a map-wide sequence challenge that…
In different video games, there are different pathways to learn new skills or obtain new badges for your character to make it stronger and to make the game easier for you. In role-playing games like Cyberpunk or Witcher 3, you collect certain things, and then you make a potion of them to increase…
In extraction shooters, maps are not just environments—they define your survival odds, loot efficiency, and PvP exposure. Games like Escape from Tarkov, The Division’s Dark Zone, and now ARC Raiders prove one thing: a “good” map depends on what you’re trying to achieve in that run. ARC Raiders’ maps vary heavily in risk,…
Experience is the most obvious difference between a newbie and a veteran in any video game. Whether you’re playing a first-person shooter or an action-adventure title, the skill gap is usually massive. As a beginner, there are a few things you can do to bridge this gap: learn directly from experienced players, observe…
Skins play a major role in how players express identity in ARC Raiders. As of 2026, cosmetic customization has expanded through free decks, outfit variants, tool skins, and themed sets that give players more visual choice than ever before. In ARC Raiders, the best skins in 2026 are defined by three factors: visual…
Every online game teaches you something, but ARC Raiders demands that you adapt. Some games let you relax while others test your reflexes and patience. ARC Raiders belongs to the latter. It’s not just about shooting; it’s about surviving, scavenging, and outsmarting both machines and humans. This guide gives you a complete head…
The first thing any informed gamer does when launching a new game is open the video settings menu. It doesn’t matter how powerful the PC is — it’s instinct. We tweak every slider until performance feels just right. Each game has its own sweet spot — a perfect balance of graphical fidelity and…