Patch 1.17.0 — Shrouded Sky
Hurricane weather descends on Arc Raiders alongside two brand-new ARC enemy types, a seasonal weather monitoring system, Expedition Window, Dam Battlegrounds map update, Free Raider Deck, facial hair customization, and new instruments. Five weapons rebalanced, item values revised, plus sweeping bug fixes and stricter anti-cheat enforcement.
New Content
Shrouded Sky brings the most substantial content drop in recent patches — a dangerous new weather event, two new ARC enemy types, environmental monitoring, and cosmetic customization.
Hurricane Weather
A new seasonal weather condition sweeps across the map with high winds, reduced visibility, and environmental hazards. Prepare for a fundamentally different survival challenge on affected maps.
- Extreme wind conditions affecting movement and aim
- Heavily reduced visibility across outdoor zones
- New environmental hazards tied to the storm
- Higher risk gameplay with increased loot potential
Two New ARC Enemy Types
Two previously unseen ARC machine variants enter the battlefield. Study their behaviors and weaknesses before heading into the field.
- Two distinct new ARC unit types
- Unique attack patterns and movement behaviors
- New tactical challenges for solo and squad players
- Ties into the Shrouded Sky weather event
Weather Monitoring System
A new seasonal system lets players track and anticipate incoming weather conditions before deploying, allowing for better pre-raid preparation.
- Check active and upcoming map conditions
- Plan loadouts around weather hazards
- Seasonal rotation of weather events
Facial Hair Customization
Expand your raider's look with new facial hair options added to the character customization system.
- New facial hair styles added to character creator
- Further expands existing cosmetic options
Expedition Window
A new in-game feature giving players better visibility into upcoming expedition details and timing before committing to a run.
- New Expedition Window interface added
- Free Raider Deck included with this update
Dam Battlegrounds Map Update
The Dam Battlegrounds map receives an update this patch, alongside continued collision and layout fixes on Stella Montis and Blue Gate.
- Dam Battlegrounds layout updated
- Collision fixes on Stella Montis and Blue Gate
Interactable World Objects
New objects added to the world for players to interact with, adding character to the environment.
- Piano added as an interactable world object
- Shaker added as a new Field craft item
Weapon Balance
Five weapons receive adjustments in 1.17.0. The Stitcher and Kettle see significant nerfs, the Venator is brought down, while the Jupiter and Aphelion get meaningful improvements.
Stitcher
- Nerf Headshot multiplier: 2.5 → 1.75
- Nerf Base damage: 7 → 6.5
- Nerf Per shot dispersion increased ~50%
Kettle
- Nerf Base damage: 10 → 8.5
Venator
- Nerf Headshot multiplier: 2.5 → 2.0
- Nerf Base damage: 9 → 8
Jupiter
- Buff ADS magnification: ~1.9x → ~2.2x
- Buff Equip time: 1.2s → 1.05s
- Buff Unequip time: 0.9s → 0.75s
Aphelion
- Buff Base reload time: 4.5s → 3.5s
- Buff Time between shots: 0.9s → 0.7s
- Buff Vertical recoil reduced ~50%
- Buff ADS settle speed improved ~35%
Item Value Adjustments
Several items have had their sell values revised. Most see increases, shifting the economy and making certain loot more rewarding.
- Up Deadline — 5,000 → 6,000
- Up Trailblazer — 1,600 → 2,200
- Up Wolfpack — 5,000 → 6,000
- Up Vita Spray — 3,000 → 3,400
- Down Showstopper — 2,200 → 2,100
New Cosmetics
Volare Set
New outfit set available in the store
Surgeon Set
New outfit set available in the store
Devotee Set
Coming soon — announced with this patch
Bug Fixes
- Fix Resolved interaction range exploits
- Fix Feat reroll mechanic corrected — now grants three free daily rerolls
- Fix Map collision issues on Stella Montis corrected
- Fix Map collision issues on Blue Gate corrected
- Fix Achievement trigger failures addressed
- Fix Animation and ARC behavior issues resolved
- Fix Audio, cosmetic, and UI display corrections
- Fix Quest and progression tracking fixes
- Fix Social and party system stability improvements
- Fix Movement and utility system corrections
Anti-Cheat Update
Embark Studios has announced stricter enforcement policies across the board. Players should expect harsher consequences for violations going forward.
- Policy Permanent bans issued for serious infractions
- Policy Temporary suspensions for lesser violations
- Policy Ongoing enforcement improvements to detection systems