Omnihanded Entertainmet News | Arc Raiders Players Collected Lots And Lots Of Rubber Ducks In The Server Slam

Embark Studios recently wrapped up a big Server Slam test for Arc Raiders ahead of its public launch on October 30, and the test was huge. Given that, Embark got a lot of feedback, and the developer has now disclosed some of what’s it’s working on addressing ahead of release.

The developer said player feedback, along with the team’s own internal data, provided “crucial insights” into how Arc Raiders can be improved for launch. Here are the key points, as written by the developer.

Stability: You helped us quickly identify and resolve stability issues across all platforms during the test. We’ve locked in even more solutions leading up to launch day to ensure a smooth launch experience.
The Flying ARCs: It turns out their awareness was a bit too high, allowing them to essentially see through trees and bushes. This made their vision unintentionally over-powered, but we’ve adjusted what they can see now, so expect a fairer fight at launch.
The Dam Tower: We watched many of you bravely, and perhaps a little too easily, access the Dam Control Tower on Dam Battlegrounds. It was fun to watch, but a bit too accessible for a key loot location. That’s been fixed to keep the challenge sharp.
Visual Difference: Some noticed a visual difference between Server Slam and earlier tests on certain hardware. The default settings did change a bit to favor more performance, and we are looking into tuning further to strike the right balance.

Additionally, Embark said feedback from the test gave the studio valuable feedback in terms of bug-fixes and game balance. “Every piece of data and feedback you provided is helping us to make Arc Raiders a better game,” the developer said.

The studio also shared some key milestones from the test that players collectively achieved, including 30 million rounds played, 58 million Arc destroyed, and, most importantly, that players collected more than 800,000 rubber ducks.

Arc Raiders launches on October 30 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, and it’s priced at $40 USD. Ahead of launch, you can check out GameSpot’s top 15 tips to know before launch.

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