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You know the game ARC Raiders, right? For those who don’t: it’s a sci-fi action shooter where you and other players fight against ARC machines in a broken, post-apocalyptic world. The whole vibe is survival mixed with strategy.

You can’t just run in blasting, you’ve got to work together, plan your moves, and use smart tactics to stay alive. Every battle feels like a test of teamwork, and that’s what makes it so intense and fun.

And now, the developers are rolling out new features to make battles even more exciting. That’s because players asked for better matchmaking and fairer prices in the store, and the team responded. Duo matchmaking helps friends play together more easily, while the store update makes cosmetics cheaper and more balanced.

These updates show that the developers listens to the community carefully and wants to make the game more fun for everyone. Let’s see what new stuff they’ve announced!

Duo Matchmaking

The developers have introduced Duo prioritized matchmaking, which was quietly tested and enabled earlier this week. The system is designed to make matches feel more balanced by first separating Solos and Squads, and then pairing Duos with other Duos, while Trios are matched with Trios.

They say it’s not a perfect system, so sometimes you might still run into mixed groups, but overall it should make playing with a friend way easier.

In the end, it means more time enjoying the fight and less time stressing about who you’re matched with.

Store Cosmetic Prices

The developers have listened to player feedback in this matter and decided to lower some cosmetic prices in the store. Starting Thursday the 13th at 10:30 CET, the new prices will go live, making cosmetics more affordable and fair for everyone.

It’s a clear sign that the team wants players to feel good about their purchases and not worry about spending too much just to customize their Raider.

And if you already bought items at the old price, don’t worry, as you’ll get Raider Tokens back to cover the difference. Those tokens will be added to your account automatically in the coming week, so nobody loses out.

In the end, it’s a win‑win: cheaper cosmetics for new buyers and refunds for early supporters, showing the developers are serious about keeping things balanced and fair.

Raider Decks

The team has also talked about Raider Decks. Right now, every player gets one free deck that includes some gameplay items to help new Raiders progress.

However, in the future, there will be both free and premium decks. What’s important? The premium decks won’t give you any unfair advantage. It means no “pay to win” stuff. They’re all about cosmetics and convenience. The gameplay items stay in the free decks, so everyone has a fair chance to play and improve.

Arc Raiders 2025 Roadmap

The 2025 Roadmap for Arc Raiders makes one thing clear: the game is only getting bigger! The devs are working hard to keep players hooked with new maps, events, enemies, and gear. Here’s what’s coming soon:

  • In November, you’ll get to explore Stella Montis, the fifth map in the Rust Belt.
  • November and December will bring special community events with unique themes to keep things fresh.
  • New ARC machines are on the way, and they’ll push you to adapt and rethink your tactics.
  • More weapons and gadgets will be added, giving you extra tools to fight ARC or rival Raiders.
  • Expanded quests will be added, so Raiders will not only fight to survive but also rediscover what was lost in the Rust Belt.
  • And of course, the developers will keep polishing the game with bug fixes, balance changes, and quality-of-life updates.

Final Thoughts

All this shows the team is really listening to players and wants to make Arc Raiders fair, exciting, and worth coming back to. They’re not just dropping updates, but they’re shaping the game around the community. That’s what keeps players hooked. We’re into it, right?

And you know what? This is only the beginning! Duo matchmaking and cheaper cosmetics are a solid start, but the 2025 roadmap promises new maps, events, enemies, and gear. The future looks packed with fresh fights, fair play, and plenty of reasons to return. We can’t wait!

Source:

  • https://arcraiders.com/en/news/duo-and-store-update/index.html