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Arc Raiders Patch 1.18.0 Rebalances Hurricane Caches

The studio cites excessive blueprint drops from First Wave Caches, shifting rewards toward higher‑tier materials to stabilize progression.

Overview

  • Embark lowered rare blueprint drop rates and increased high‑tier material rewards specifically in Hurricane First Wave Caches.
  • Caches remain a route to blueprints, though players should no longer expect to leave most sessions with three to five rares.
  • The update closes a safe‑pocket exploit tied to the Safekeeper Augment and prevents the Snaphook from being pocketed while in use.
  • A hotfix addresses the Dam Controlled Access Zone access issue, reduces ARC‑related performance drops, resolves a Player Proximity menu crash, and fixes the final step of the Worth Your Salt quest.
  • Players largely accept the nerf as overdue after a farming rush during a recent Expedition, though some express frustration and streamer Shroud criticized the game's handling of cheats.