ARC Raiders update v1.17.0 patch notes

Shrouded Sky is now live in ARC Raiders, and update v1.17.0 has plenty of new content for you to explore. This is the third major patch since the game's launch in last October. We already knew some of the exciting stuff that is part of this patch. Let's look at all the details before you jump on Topside for your exploration. Table of contentsComplete ARC Raiders v1.17.0 Shrouded Sky patch notesComplete ARC Raiders v1.17.0 Shrouded Sky patch notes Let's first begin by taking a look at the highlights of this major patch. New Hurricane map condition: The Hurricane map condition will have you brave against strong winds that will raise the debris and deal damage. Visibility will be low, and there will be high chances of getting ambushed by ARCs. However, you can also discover First Wave Raider Caches to loot valuable items. Weather Monitoring System: A new project is live, with five different stages to complete. Finish all the tasks to get valuable rewards for your efforts. New ARC threat: There are two new types of ARCs to take down. The Firefly is a new flying ARC that aims to burn you with flames. The Comet, similar to Pops, patrols the surface and explodes with seismic boom when it's close to you. Surgeon Raider Deck: A new Deck is available for free for all. The deck is themed around Surgeon, and it's up to you if you want to be Dr. Jekyll or Mr. Hyde. Facial Hair: Facial Hair will be available as an additional cosmetic, with a few options also available from the store. Dam Battlegrounds: The Dam Battlegrounds has a new high-value loot area in the form of the Controlled Access Zone. New Cosmetic Bundles: Two new cosmetic bundles, in the form of the Devotee and the Volare, are now available. Image via Embark Aside from the new content, changes have also been made to the existing content. StitcherReduced Headshot Multiplier from 2.5 to 1.75Reduced Base Damage from 7 to 6.5Increased Per Shot Dispersion by around 50% (Making it bloom faster)KettleReduced Base Damage from 10 to 8.5VenatorReduced Headshot Multiplier from 2.5 to 2Reduced Base Damage from 9 to 8JupiterImproved ADS Magnification from ~1.9x to ~2.2xImproved Equip Time from 1.2s to 1.05sImproved Unequip Time from 0.9s to 0.75sAphelionReduced Base Reload Time from 4.5s to 3.5sReduced Time Between Shots from 0.9s to 0.7sReduced Vertical Recoil by ca 50%Improved ADS Settle Speed by ca 35%Item and CraftingEnergy clipNow available by default in the Workbench.Item Value and Cost Changes Following item values and costs have been adjusted with appropriate recycle and salvaging adjustments:DeadlineValue increased from 5,000 to 6,000.Trader price increased from 15,000 to 18,000.Added a new ARC part as a crafting cost.TrailblazerValue increased from 1,600 to 2,200.Trader price increased from 4,800 to 6,600.Added a new ARC part as a crafting cost.WolfpackValue increased from 5,000 to 6,000.Added Rocketeer Driver as a crafting cost.Reduced Refined Explosive cost.Vita SprayValue increased from 3,000 to 3,400.Added Tick Pod as a crafting cost.ShowstopperValue decreased from 2,200 to 2,100.Added Hornet Driver as a crafting cost.Changed crafting component from Advanced Electrical Components to Electrical Components.ARC Parts sell value has been reduced to better reflect their crafting and progression uses. You can read all the changes from the full patch notes that's available on the ARC Raiders website. The post ARC Raiders update v1.17.0 patch notes appeared first on Destructoid.

Feb 24, 2026 - 18:16

Shrouded Sky is now live in ARC Raiders, and update v1.17.0 has plenty of new content for you to explore.

This is the third major patch since the game's launch in last October. We already knew some of the exciting stuff that is part of this patch. Let's look at all the details before you jump on Topside for your exploration.

Table of contents

Complete ARC Raiders v1.17.0 Shrouded Sky patch notes

Complete ARC Raiders v1.17.0 Shrouded Sky patch notes

Let's first begin by taking a look at the highlights of this major patch.

New Hurricane map condition: The Hurricane map condition will have you brave against strong winds that will raise the debris and deal damage. Visibility will be low, and there will be high chances of getting ambushed by ARCs. However, you can also discover First Wave Raider Caches to loot valuable items.
Weather Monitoring System: A new project is live, with five different stages to complete. Finish all the tasks to get valuable rewards for your efforts.
New ARC threat: There are two new types of ARCs to take down. The Firefly is a new flying ARC that aims to burn you with flames. The Comet, similar to Pops, patrols the surface and explodes with seismic boom when it's close to you.
Surgeon Raider Deck: A new Deck is available for free for all. The deck is themed around Surgeon, and it's up to you if you want to be Dr. Jekyll or Mr. Hyde.
Facial Hair: Facial Hair will be available as an additional cosmetic, with a few options also available from the store.
Dam Battlegrounds: The Dam Battlegrounds has a new high-value loot area in the form of the Controlled Access Zone.
New Cosmetic Bundles: Two new cosmetic bundles, in the form of the Devotee and the Volare, are now available.

Image via Embark Aside from the new content, changes have also been made to the existing content.

Stitcher

Reduced Headshot Multiplier from 2.5 to 1.75
Reduced Base Damage from 7 to 6.5
Increased Per Shot Dispersion by around 50% (Making it bloom faster)

Kettle

Reduced Base Damage from 10 to 8.5

Venator

Reduced Headshot Multiplier from 2.5 to 2
Reduced Base Damage from 9 to 8

Jupiter

Improved ADS Magnification from ~1.9x to ~2.2x
Improved Equip Time from 1.2s to 1.05s
Improved Unequip Time from 0.9s to 0.75s

Aphelion

Reduced Base Reload Time from 4.5s to 3.5s
Reduced Time Between Shots from 0.9s to 0.7s
Reduced Vertical Recoil by ca 50%
Improved ADS Settle Speed by ca 35%

Item and Crafting

Energy clip

Now available by default in the Workbench.

Item Value and Cost Changes

Following item values and costs have been adjusted with appropriate recycle and salvaging adjustments:

Deadline
- Value increased from 5,000 to 6,000.
- Trader price increased from 15,000 to 18,000.
- Added a new ARC part as a crafting cost.
Trailblazer
- Value increased from 1,600 to 2,200.
- Trader price increased from 4,800 to 6,600.
- Added a new ARC part as a crafting cost.
Wolfpack
- Value increased from 5,000 to 6,000.
- Added Rocketeer Driver as a crafting cost.
- Reduced Refined Explosive cost.
Vita Spray
- Value increased from 3,000 to 3,400.
- Added Tick Pod as a crafting cost.
Showstopper
- Value decreased from 2,200 to 2,100.
- Added Hornet Driver as a crafting cost.
- Changed crafting component from Advanced Electrical Components to Electrical Components.
ARC Parts sell value has been reduced to better reflect their crafting and progression uses.

You can read all the changes from the full patch notes that's available on the ARC Raiders website.

The post ARC Raiders update v1.17.0 patch notes appeared first on Destructoid.

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