Many of you have probably been following the news about ARC Raider 1.22.0 Flashpoint patch update, which is truly exciting. Let's dive right in and learn everything about this update. Here's a sneak peek: you'll see revamped gear, ARC, skins, and the combat system, bringing you a completely new experience.

Before you try it out, if you're expecting certain fixes to meet your expectations, don't miss any opportunity to learn more.

If you still have questions about this patch update after trying it out, feel free to leave them in this guide.

New Item

Upon entering the game, you'll see a new item called Sturdy Base. The changes to this item aren't particularly groundbreaking. Besides displaying your rewards, you can also obtain considerable rewards and items, such as ARC Alloy, ARC Flex Rubber, and ARC Performance Steel, giving you an advantage beyond just weapon equipment.

Feeding Scrappy

Here in Workshop. Scrappy has undergone significant changes. A Collection Box has been added to the area, containing records of the rewards triggered after feeding Scrappy. So, actively feed it and obtain the parts you need.

Different feeds will provide different feeding rewards:

Olives: Basic new fabric Apricots: Basic metal parts Lemons: Chemicals Prickly pears: Rubber parts Mushrooms: Plastic parts Agave: Assorted Seeds Fruit mix: Everything New Skins

Shift your focus to the shop. Many new skins await your visit. First, check out ARC Raider Wasp Hunter Set, priced at $19.99. First, let's look at ARC Raider Wasp Hunter Set, priced at $19.99. In addition to being able to change the appearance of colors to meet your different matching needs, you can also do whatever you want with the parts inside this set, such as Helmet and Tech parts. The flexibility is far greater than you expect.

In terms of details, the detachable mask, shoulder pad, and sleeves with built-in cables are all highly customizable. Adding the red and white variant, Helmet, and Thrust Hammer, Wasp Hunter Set totals 2,400 Raider tokens, making it a great value compared to its actual price.

Next, let's look at Brigade Set. If you already have Electrician Backpack, then you have no reason to refuse to buy this set. You can purchase it directly at the super low price of 900 Raider tokens and then have the color variant.

The key update to this set is the skin. You can freely choose from blue and white, white, black and gold, and red, black and green color schemes. The helmet components don't restrict your choices. There's also a Hip Bag and a Tech Bag that can be removed, long pants can be turned into shorts, and the color of the mask will change over time.

New Weapons and New Enemies

New weapons include Canto and Dabra. Canto is a fully automatic submachine gun. Dabra, as an energy shotgun, will likely be of gold quality. These weapons are all quite powerful, and it would be even better if they were easier to obtain. Focus on acquiring $1 to craft weapons.

While upgrading your weapons, keep an eye on your new opponent. Vaporizers have become part of ARC enemy. Its highlight is that it releases a laser powerful enough to vaporize you. However, its appearance is also full of technology and fashion sense.

Keys and Loot

The most noteworthy change in this patch is the increased quality of loot obtained from all locked rooms. The increase in value depends on the key color. It's clear that player feedback has been considered. The implementation of this suggestion allowed things to continue on a positive trajectory.

Generally, if you have purple keys, you'll get the most loot compared to other key colors, followed by blue keys and then green keys. This will greatly improve your key utilization, carrying, and storage.

Crafting System and Balance Adjustments

Additionally, there are some minor optimizations, improving ARC Raider crafting system and adding some hidden items to the console. Furthermore, if you want to create a Bobcat, clicking on “acquire resources” will display a detailed list of the materials you will need, allowing you to prepare accordingly.

This balance adjustment primarily strengthens Rocketeers. They now take less collision damage and are no longer immediately destroyed after being stunned. Firefly Burner has been replaced with a Canister, so it will spew fire when shot, potentially proving useful as a fire torch.

Map Related

The new map state, Close Scrutiny, has also been introduced. At this point, the locked doors are no longer there, and the overall value of loot in the area has been reduced, while the number of arc loots has increased. This makes your activities more dangerous, so stay careful and vigilant.

There are also several map changes. A quick look reveals that the number of Sentinel spawn points on Dam Battlegrounds has increased. The areas in Buried City that previously caused lag are no longer present. Leapers, Bombardiers, Bastions, and Rocketeers are also more prevalent.

ARC Raider 1.22.0 Flashpoint patch has continuously optimized many details and addressed many issues. In addition to covering the core content in this guide, there are other minor optimizations waiting for you to discover.

This week I'm bringing you more news. First, ARC Raiders is launching a new week of Trials, starting on March 30th and ending on April 5th.

Just a reminder, the official Trials release time is now Sunday, and will continue weekly. This event is particularly interesting because there are more searchable items, meaning some players will achieve very, very high scores.

Secondly, I'll discuss some current issues players face in the game and make some new predictions for future ARC Raiders content.

New weekly Trials

In this week's Trials, players must scavenge for resources on rooftops and deep in tunnels while fending off the ever-growing Shredder. I'll now explain this week's Trials in detail to help you get started.

The first Trial is Search First Wave husks, which is very simple. Each search of a First Wave husk earns 300 points, doubled to 600 points during the main map event. If you want to get a high score, you might need to go to Dam Battlegrounds to find Electromagnetic Storm. This is currently the case, but it may change in future Flashpoint updates, so please keep an eye out for changes.

Next, let's look at Deal damage to Shredders trial. Simply put, you get points for dealing damage to Shredders. This trial isn't anything special, but it will appear in Tuesday's Flashpoint update. I suggest waiting until Tuesday's update to try it, because Shredders will be roaming more areas of the map then, along with flying ARC, allowing you to deal damage to more ARC.

Meanwhile, you can choose to eliminate Rocketeers in Blue Gate Map, as Rocketeers may score higher than any other enemy. They appear in pairs and have more spawn points on Blue Gate Map.

Next, we'll scavenge for supplies in the tunnels. You can enter directly from the regular Blue Gate passage without waiting for the tunnel to fully open. Some players go naked into the tunnels without any $1, looting everything they can.

While this method has been criticized by other players, it's undeniably clever. All you have to do is go down and collect as many containers as possible, even if they've already been opened; you can still get points from them. Then, you can loot Loot Bird's Nests, again getting points even if others have already looted them.

This usually means a high maximum score for this Trial, as there's a lot of loot, and many loot hideouts.

Therefore, to get a relatively good score this week, you don't need to focus on killing specific ARC, but rather on easier, more rewarding missions. Of course, you also need to be wary of ARC and Shredders.

New ARC confirmed

We've been speculating that Shredders aren't the only content in Flashpoint update; there will also be new ARC. This speculation was confirmed in a recent official trailer; a new ARC threat has indeed appeared, exactly as we suspected. Many are eagerly anticipating what it will ultimately look like after the update!

Player team matchmaking issues

Recently, players have encountered some issues in matchmaking mode. If you have a regular team and play together regularly, the problems might not be as severe. However, if you choose to matchmaking in a team, you might encounter some trouble from the start. First, few people carry powerful weapons in matchmaking mode, as others can easily eliminate you. Second, some players maliciously ruin the game experience for others in ARC Raiders.

I strongly recommend trying solo mode. Your chances of winning are likely to be much higher in this mode. The current matchmaking situation is truly terrible. I've seen many video clips of people using poison gas or fire attacks to kill other players they've matched with, which is absolutely unacceptable.

I don't know why some people do this, or why they can do it, but this happens quite frequently. There are discussions about this all over Reddit now, and hopefully, the developers will find a way to stop this from happening.

ARC Raiders has now reached a stable player base, with core players currently numbering between 100,000 and 150,000. I don't think this number will drop further, but it also shouldn't rise any higher. The developers should pay more attention to the issues occurring in the game and provide a better player experience.

New information

Finally, let's talk about the latest news. ARC Raiders may release three new skins and an Orbital Strikes mission. The three new skins were detailed in a previous Flashpoint update article, so I won't go into detail here.

Orbital Strikes mission is still in the speculation stage, but it's likely that Stella Montis will host a power outage-themed event. The facility's generator will malfunction, and lights and doors throughout Stella Montis will randomly stop working.

Closed doors will need to be forced open and won't close again until power is restored. Distribution boxes and other electronic maintenance panels will randomly fire ARC like Storms lightning. Some rooms will periodically become inaccessible due to unstable electrical explosions, among other things. These ideas are quite ingenious, but how they will be implemented remains to be seen and will depend on future official announcements.

This concludes the latest information about ARC Raiders. We will update this article as soon as any further news emerges. We hope this helps you better understand the game content and any issues that have arisen.

Don’t Waste Your Dice! Monopoly Go Turbo Tune-Up Strategy and 62 Milestone Rewards Summary

Turbo Tune-Up is a solo banner event in Monopoly Go, running from 1 PM ET on March 27, 2026 to 3 PM ET on March 29, 2026.

This event features 62 milestone reward tiers, including 20,275 free dice rolls, various packs featuring $1, and 2,630 Flag tokens.

You can use your earned Flag tokens to participate in the concurrent Hello Kitty Racers event, which is also ongoing. Winners of the team tournament will receive a wild sticker, swap pack, and board token. Lap milestone rewards are also very useful.

Event Rewards Summary

In Turbo Tune-Up event, players simply need to land on squares marked with the event markers to earn points. A total of 49,445 points are needed to claim all 62 rewards before the event ends. Here is a summary of the rewards:

If you get 5 Points, reward 60 Flag tokens. If you get 10 Points, reward 25 free dice rolls. If you get 15 Points, reward Cash. If you get 40 Points, reward One star green sticker pack. If you get 50 Points, reward 50 free dice rolls. If you get 40 Points, reward 45 free dice rolls. If you get 65 Points, reward 80 Flag tokens. If you get 160 Points, reward 160 free dice rolls. If you get 90 Points, reward Cash. If you get 60 Points, reward 55 free dice rolls. If you get 90 Points, reward 100 Flag tokens. If you get 100 Points, reward Two star yellow sticker pack. If you get 500 Points, reward 415 free dice rolls. If you get 95 Points, reward 200 Flag tokens. If you get 100 Points, you will be rewarded 75 free rolls. If you get 115 Points, reward 15 minutes builder's bash. If you get 120 Points, reward Cash. If you get 775 Points, you will be rewarded 615 free rolls. If you get 135 Points, reward 200 Flag tokens. If you get 145 Points, reward 100 free dice rolls. If you get 140 Points, reward Cash. If you get 160 Points, reward 220 Flag tokens. If you get 1325 Points, reward 1000 free dice rolls. If you get 175 Points, reward Three star pink sticker pack. If you get 185 Points, reward 220 Flag tokens. If you get 195 Points, reward Cash. If you get 850 Points, reward 620 free dice rolls. If you get 225 Points, reward 220 Flag tokens. If you get 235 Points, reward Cash. If you get 255 Points, reward 165 free dice rolls. If you get 200 Points, reward 10 minutes cash boost. If you get 295 Points, reward Cash. If you get 1,725Points, you will be rewarded 1,200 free dice rolls. If you get 300 Points, you will be rewarded 240 Flag tokens. If you get 350 Points, reward 220 free dice rolls. If you get 545 Points, reward Cash. If you get 1,550 Points, you will be rewarded 1,000 free dice rolls. If you get 415 Points, reward Cash. If you get 435 Points, reward 240 Flag tokens. If you get 460 Points, reward Cash. If you get 2,550 Points, reward 1,550 free dice rolls. If you get 425 Points, reward 15 minutes color wheel boost. If you get 550 Points, reward 250 Flag tokens. If you get 665 Points, reward 385 free dice rolls. If you get 615 Points, reward Cash. If you get 3,450 Points, you will be rewarded 1,850 free dice rolls. If you get 675 Points, reward 250 Flag tokens. If you get 550 Points, reward 40 minutes mega heist. If you get 785 Points, reward Cash. If you get 2,000 Points, you will be rewarded 1,000 free dice rolls. If you get 855 Points, reward 270 Flag tokens. If you get 950 Points, reward 555 free dice rolls. If you get 1,200 Points, reward Cash. If you get 5,175 Points, you will be rewarded 2,500 free dice rolls. If you get 615 Points, reward 15 minutes cash boost. If you get 1,200 Points, reward Cash. If you get 915 Points, reward 165 free dice rolls. If you get 1,600 Points, you will be rewarded 715 free dice rolls. If you get 1,850 Points, reward Cash. If you get 10,000 Points, you will be rewarded 5,550 free dice rolls. Tips and Strategy 1. Be Careful and Attentive

In Pickup version of Solo Milestone event, you earn points by landing on spaces marked with event markers. However, these markers are placed randomly, and their positions may change each time you land on them.

Pickup event in Monopoly GO is perhaps the simplest of Solo Milestone events. However, maximizing your score requires not only careful planning but also a bit of luck.

The best scoring opportunities usually appear in areas where a cluster of scoring tiles is located. However, if you want to score more points, you can choose to find pickup tiles near the rails, which increases your chances of getting a favorable result when rolling a high number.

In addition, you can pay more attention to the markers around the chance tile and shield tile; these may be the high-multiplier opportunities you've been waiting for.

2. Stay on Pickup Tiles

When you stay on a pickup tile, the pieces will move to different positions, and the board is constantly changing. Paying close attention to these changes can reduce wasted dice rolls. If pickup tokens are scattered, you can wait until you land on a few individual pickup tiles, hoping for better opportunities later.

3. Maximizing Dices Value

If you want to maximize the value of your rolls, never use the auto-roll feature during the game. While not using this feature will indeed take longer, you can save dice and get higher scores by choosing to use high-multiplier dice in specific areas of the board.

However, be aware that even if you have many scoring tiles in front of you, it doesn't mean you'll definitely land on them, so never use all your dice rolls at once.

This concludes this guide on Monopoly Go Turbo Tune-Up. We hope it helps you have a better gaming experience.

Rusted Tools occupy a delicate position in Arc Raiders. They are crucial to gameplay and the overall experience, serving as key items from the early to mid-game, but acquiring them is not straightforward.

These mechanical components each weigh 2 kilograms, and each slot can stack three components. They are the key tools for upgrading Gunsmith's Workshop from level one to level two.

I will summarize some key points from my experience acquiring Rusted Tools in Arc Raiders, including how to efficiently obtain, farm, and use them, as well as the best maps, optimal farming locations, and routes to obtain more Rusted Tools during each combat.

1. Respawn Locations

Arc Raiders map is divided into four distinct themed areas: Mechanical, Electronic, Technological, and Old World. Your HUD will only display the current area's label when you enter it.

You can only obtain Rusted Tools from the loot pools in Mechanical area.

Since the spawn points for Rusted Tools are random, you need to remember the locations of multiple Mechanical areas. Simultaneously, you need to plan a route connecting multiple mechanical spawn points. This allows you to efficiently acquire more Rusted Tools in a shorter time.

Even if you open empty chests during your search, you'll still gain experience points. Therefore, open as many chests as you can find as possible to increase your experience while acquiring Rusted Tools.

Opening a chest takes a few seconds, during which you will be unable to attack or defend. Opening a chest also makes noise, so you need to ensure your safety while opening chests to prevent nearby hostile players or ARC patrols from hearing the noise, discovering you, and posing a threat.

To address this, you can use binoculars to remotely observe the spawn points before opening chests, but this doesn't guarantee complete coverage. Therefore, you can carry some $1, such as Photoelectric Cloak, to conceal yourself from ARC detection, greatly increasing your safety while opening chests.

2. Equipment Strategy

You can choose two equipment strategies when acquiring Rusted Tools.

The first is the free equipment strategy.

The first strategy involves arriving at Mechanical area with a limited-capacity backpack and basic equipment, quickly collecting Rusted Tools if possible, and then safely evacuating through the nearest raider hatch or silent exit. This strategy incurs no losses even if the evacuation fails, but the security and rewards are minimal.

The second strategy is customized equipment.

This involves carrying some advanced equipment, such as a sturdy shield for cover (e.g., Heavy Shield), and weapons with high penetration against machine enemies (e.g., Hullcracker IV and Bettina IV).

Fighting ARCs can have a ripple effect; one engagement will attract more ARC patrols, making it essential to carry targeted weapons with high penetration.

Combined with Photoelectric Cloak I mentioned above, it not only avoids unnecessary combat but also provides a balance of high defense, high attack, and high concealment. This reduces the risk of acquiring Rusted Tools and significantly increases the return on investment.

It's worth noting that it's best to keep a set of Rusted Tools or other high-value materials in your safe pocket. This way, even if your extraction fails, the items you obtained from your safe pocket won't disappear.

3. Extraction Points and Evacuation Strategy

After acquiring Rusted Tools, if you want to take them with you, you need to safely evacuate from the extraction point. The map provides extraction methods with different risk levels. I will list two different extraction strategies for your reference.

First, Raider Hatch Strategy

If you are carrying high-level equipment and valuable items, this extraction method is the preferred choice. You only need to obtain a Raider Hatch Key through crafting, random drops, or from the vendor Shani in Speranza.

This allows you to extract safely and silently.

The second strategy is the standard extraction strategy.

A standard extraction point, once triggered, will emit a piercing alarm, revealing your location and attracting a large number of ARC patrols and nearby hostile players. Therefore, beforehand, you need to clear all ARC patrols stationed near the extraction point and discuss firefight and defensive tactics with your teammates.

However, if you arrive at the standard extraction point early, you can also choose to set traps to ambush other hostile players who arrive after completing the above preparations.

Besides ending the match with gunfights, you can also negotiate with other solo players, perhaps forming an alliance to fight against ARC patrols together. But remember, there are no permanent friends, only permanent interests; don't completely trust others.

Finally, remember to put Rusted Tools you collect into your safe pocket.

4. Workshop Upgrade

The main purpose of Rusted Tools is to upgrade Gunsmith Workshop to level 2. You need to collect 3 Rusted Tools in Mechanical Area. Also, don't forget you need to collect 5 Mechanical Components and 8 Wasp Drivers.

Before setting off, don't forget to check your inventory for any missing items and quantities.

For each Rusted Tool you find, you have three options: sell it to a merchant for 1,000 Coins, recycle it at your base, or dismantle it in a raid.

However, if you don't urgently need currency, it's best to recycle Rusted Tools at your base for maximum benefit. Since Rusted Tools are progress currency, you can use any remaining Rusted Tools to craft other needed items after upgrading your Gunsmithing skill.

After each match, Scrappy the Rooster will give you free materials, so check what you've gained before selling or recycling tools.

5. Stash Management

Before collecting Rusted Tools, consider the weight of your weapons, equipment, and other materials. A stack of Rusted Tools weighs 6 kg. Your default inventory in Speranza has 64 slots, each holding three Rusted Tools (one stack).

Therefore, you need to calculate your warehouse capacity before heading to the mechanical area. If you have enough materials, you can also choose to buy more warehouse slots. This is crucial to how many items and materials you can bring out, not only when collecting Rusted Tools.

The above is a summary of my experience in acquiring Rusted Tools, and I hope it's helpful to you. My biggest takeaway is that you reap what you sow. You can refer to this according to your own needs.

In the bustling metropolis of Monopoly Go, Tycoon Club is no longer just a functional icon; it's the golden ticket to the ranks of top players.

As the most dazzling presence in the 2026 gaming ecosystem, this premium loyalty system completely reshapes the logic of wealth accumulation - here, victory is no longer solely based on the luck of dice rolls, but rather on how you shrewdly manage resources and plan for the long term, like a true real estate tycoon.

If you aspire to dominate the leaderboards, or simply want an endless supply of dice, then mastering the workings of Tycoon Club will be the key to setting you apart from ordinary players.

Next, we will introduce the mechanism and advantages of Tycoon Club in detail.

Tycoon Club: Define Your Exclusive VIP Wealth Circle

Imagine if Monopoly Go had a private club accessible only to billionaires - that would be Tycoon Club. This is more than just a simple loyalty program; it's a privileged ecosystem tailored for highly active and engaged players.

Once you join, you'll feel like you've gained a God's-eye view.

Unique badges and avatar frames will make you shine on your friends' lists; no more anxiety about running out of dice, with your own supply lines always ready.

Every upgrade comes with tangible financial rewards, making collecting $1 and expanding landmarks more satisfying than ever before.

Its core concept perfectly blends the progressive thrill of a battle pass with the practical benefits of a cashback system: the longer you play and the smarter your investment, the richer the rewards the system will reward you.

Five Core Benefits 1. Loyalty Points: Your Strategic Reserve

In Tycoon Club, Loyalty Points are the hard currency, your second wallet. Like credit card cashback in real life, every in-game exchange, such as receiving dice packs or special offers, will automatically be converted into loyalty points proportionally.

Free yourself from the shackles of luck and stop relying entirely on randomly dropped free links. You can gain certainty directly in the Tycoon Club using points.

Points can be redeemed for much-needed extra dice, rare sticker packs, and even limited-edition items.

2. Tycoon Pass: A Milestone Wealth Extravaganza

If Loyalty Points are your coin jar, then Tycoon Pass is your year-end bonus.

This is a progress-based reward track. As you spend Loyalty Points to level up, you'll unlock a series of enviable milestone rewards.

From Dice rolls and sticker packs in the beginner phase, to large amounts of cash and premium packs in the growth phase, to rare Monopoly Go stickers and large dice bonuses in the intermediate phase, and finally to Wild stickers and exclusive tokens in the elite phase, it allows you to gain a decisive advantage step by step, directly completing challenging albums.

The value of rewards increases exponentially with level, especially the top-tier Wild Stickers, which often distinguish ordinary players from top-tier players. Each level up is a positive feedback loop, making you want to log in every day to "take it a step further."

3. Daily Wheel Rewards: A Guaranteed Good Morning Gift

This is Tycoon Club's most thoughtful daily perk. Members can participate in an exclusive lucky wheel once a day, with prizes ranging from dozens to up to 500 free dice, huge amounts of in-game cash, and valuable Monopoly Go cards.

This feature resets every 24 hours. Just log in every day and spin the wheel; the accumulated dice will amount to a substantial sum over time.

This is the most cost-effective free lunch in the game, ensuring a stable supply of resources for non-paying players.

4. Exclusive Shop Deals: Your Own Internal Shop

After joining the club, the in-game shop will be completely different for you.

Specific bundles are only available to club members, with prices significantly lower than the standard shop. Shopping during special offers not only grants items but also extra Loyalty Points, effectively doubling your rewards.

Club members often have priority access or exclusive preview rights to limited-time, scarce resources.

5. Prestige and Status

Tycoon Club is more than just material rewards; it's a symbol of status.

Completing special achievements visible only to members earns exclusive badges and a profile page with unique borders and dynamic effects, allowing you to showcase your Tycoon status to your friends.

How Tycoon Club Reshapes Your Gameplay?

Monopoly Go's Tycoon Club is far more than just a sweet treat system; it's essentially an efficiency multiplier. It teaches players that in this world of randomness, strategy, perseverance, and shrewd resource management are the keys to ultimate victory.

For ordinary players, the game is often a tug-of-war with luck; for club members, it becomes a meticulous battle of resource management. The privileges granted by the club allow you to maximize every die roll and every penny of cash you have.

While others are struggling to collect the last few Monopoly Go stickers, you've already secured victory with your exclusive resources; goals that would normally take weeks can be achieved in just a few days thanks to club benefits.

In short, Tycoon Club raises the bar for the game significantly.

For proactive players who refuse to lie back and crave strategic control, this is not just a bonus, but a winning formula. Joining a club is not merely an option, but an essential step from participant to ruler.

The club provides a structural advantage, not simply a little more reward, but a highway to success built through a continuous stream of rewards and superior resource conversion rates.

Whether you're a collector aiming for the complete sticker set or a contender striving to dominate the leaderboards, Tycoon Club is an indispensable and powerful support system.

Join the club now and start your Tycoon journey! After all, in this game, there are only unwise investors, not unprofitable millionaires.

Amidst much anticipation, Monopoly Go has launched Tycoon Racers event. If you're a Sanrio fan, you definitely can't miss Hello Kitty Racers, with amazing skins and rewards waiting for you.

Monopoly Go: Hello Kitty Racers officially launches on March 25, 2026 at 1 PM ET. Within the next 24 hours, you can quickly form a team or choose to participate solo. The event ends four days later at 4 PM ET, allowing you to participate in three races.

If you want to see more content that interests you, don't hesitate to keep your eyes peeled.

Ranking Rewards

Let's start with the game rewards, which you'll find most interesting. The difference between team and individual competitions is not only in the number of participants, but also in the fact that four individual players compete against each other, and Monopoly Go Stickers Packs they ultimately receive are also different. The gameplay remains the same.

Team Race Rewards

First Place:

Pompompurin Style Token Wild Sticker Swap Pack

Second Place:

Purple Sticker Pack Blue Sticker Pack

Third Place:

Blue Sticker Pack Pink Sticker Pack

Fourth Place:

Yellow Sticker Pack Green Sticker Pack Solo Race Rewards

First Place:

Board Token Blue Sticker Pack Pink Sticker Pack

Second Place:

Pink Sticker Pack Yellow Sticker Pack

Third Place:

Pink Sticker Pack

Fourth Place:

Yellow Sticker Pack Item Usage

In racing events, to increase race speed, the game provides additional power-ups, such as the previously seen Lucky Rocket Booster and Overload Brake. Fortunately, the change in event theme does not alter the item mechanics, reducing confusion.

Ball and Chain skill has a relatively precise application; The use of Ball and Chain is relatively precise. It can be applied to a specific player you select, causing their throws to be reduced by half after being bound to the chain, essentially imposing a braking effect on the opponent. The effect won't stop until the opponent breaks free. Any team is within range as long as you want to use it.

Lucky Rockets are also a common sight in regular race events and are your old partner. Their existence is relatively valuable to you due to their usage characteristics, so find the best time to unleash their full potential. Using items wisely is part of your winning strategy.

Team Springs are obtained as milestone rewards in races. The number collected is significantly different from the rockets above, allowing you to collect a large number. Their function is to charge your Spring. Moving on the track also charges it, greatly improving overall efficiency.

Once a Team Spring is fully charged, it also grants an extra free use of the dice launcher, although only once, but you'll receive a random Multiplier apply. Furthermore, during team competitions, all members of the team can enjoy this bonus. After it's over, you are allowed to continue to recharge your Spring knowledge.

Gameplay

For the limited-time collaboration event, it largely follows the original racing game arcade format. If your goal is Pompompurin Style Token, then participating in team races is the only option. Don't worry, once you understand team battles, you'll master solo battles. The basic strategy is to collect flags, compete against other players or teams, and achieve the highest score to win.

First, use Team Up button on the screen to form or join a team within the game's time limit. This will earn you $1. Note that the deadline to leave a team is before the first match begins. After that, you can simply wait for matchmaking. The game is also more user-friendly, preventing players or teams with significantly different net worths from being matched together.

Next, the exciting competition begins. There are three matches per day. The finals are particularly noteworthy. The allure of double medals promises a fierce battle that will directly impact your team's final ranking.

As the event progresses, collecting flags should become an integral part of your routine, as it's an essential tool for earning points. Rolling the dice on the board also works. The points earned power your car on the track, allowing you to complete more laps. In the initial stage, the selected multiplier, combined with Big Dice Popper, will cause the corresponding movement distance to be multiplied.

1, 2, 5, and 10 laps are the milestones in your race. Once you complete them, the corresponding lap milestone rewards await you. The determined rankings will award varying numbers of medals. Medals will also contribute to the points system, which will be used to determine the final rankings for the awards.

The key to victory is to stay vigilant, as racer events can change in an instant. Keep an eye on the race's end time, strategically save your flags, and maintain a full-on sprint towards the finish line. Similarly, we should try to deplete more of our opponent's flags, putting them at a disadvantage in the next match. Prepare for your decisive moment!

Monopoly Go brings racer events to you in the form of Hello Kitty Racers. If you're interested, take action!

ARC Raiders continues to bring players new gameplay experiences and insights with each update. This game, primarily focused on shooting and extraction, has launched a new seasonal event, mainly adjusting resource balance and also buffing enemies.

Each ARC Raiders update brings new challenges and opportunities, but player feedback on these updates can easily spark significant conflicts. Below is a breakdown of ARC Raiders update content, player requests, and subsequent developer updates.

Introduction

The new event update largely follows this year's update roadmap, meeting player expectations. Shrouded Sky is the name of this update, and players can easily guess from the name that it will present significant environmental challenges.

Following the usual practice of seasonal events, Shrouded Sky creates environmental conditions unlike any before. The changes to the raid gameplay have many players eager to try their hand at the new map.

Hurricane map conditions introduce dust and debris into the air, affecting players' offense and defense. For example, strong winds often leave players overwhelmed in crisis situations.

On the other hand, sudden environmental chaos can also present an excellent opportunity to ambush enemies, maximizing damage while minimizing impact for a surprising and unexpected effect.

Open terrain allows hurricanes to rage more freely, increasing the difficulty of survival. Extreme weather and interference from ARC machines also place higher demands on players.

Update - Enemy and Character Appearance

The update to ARC machines introduces two new ARC enemy variants. Breaking with established patterns, these new enemy variants alter combat strategies, such as in multi-location battles. To achieve victory, players are forced to change their strategies and step outside their comfort zones.

Besides these significant changes that force players to rethink their winning tactics. Other changes worth noting for players include changes to character appearance. Players can now equip various facial hair options.

Common hairs include stubble and beards, which undoubtedly add a fun element to otherwise monotonous battles and are a small way to showcase one's unique style. This also adds richness and diversity to Raiders' looting in Rust Belt.

Enhancement - Expedition

In ARC Raiders updates, players can clearly feel the developers' increasing emphasis on Expedition system, its importance self-evident. Initially, Expedition system was an experimental mechanism for recording progress.

Now, Expedition system is evolving into a more mature reputation system. Completing projects and objectives becomes the player's task; successfully completing a series unlocks personal milestones.

After completing an Expedition, the player's game progress is complete. They can choose to rewind and reset certain points, while also receiving permanent bonuses to better prepare for the next Expedition.

The rewards for completing Expeditions are quite substantial. Players can earn $1, receive character bonuses, increase warehouse capacity, and improve resource utilization. Throughout the year's update roadmap, players will find that Expedition system will be released in multiple cycles.

This also reflects that Expedition system may become a flagship feature of ARC Raiders, serving as one of its iconic elements. The highly distinctive Expedition system continuously satisfies players' curiosity.

Community - Mushroom Wars

Besides the official new initiatives that have generated considerable discussion among players, some new hot topics have emerged in the games community, such as Mushroom Wars, which initially raises questions.

Regarding Mushroom Wars, mushrooms specifically refers to the organic resources needed for player exploration, which are generally very rare. However, as exploration progresses, players learn that resource spawn points are limited.

Waiting patiently at spawn points to obtain more resources has become a consensus among most players. Therefore, frequent battles erupt near spawn points, even those often located in remote and less-visited areas of the map.

This frequent warfare transforms resource acquisition into a predatory activity, significantly increasing the danger of the areas and making players vulnerable to death. This player-driven change in game mechanics is part of ARC Raiders' unique appeal.

Controversy

Learning from the previous update, many players discovered a bug in the blueprint system. By employing specific techniques to farm chests at specific locations on the blueprints, players could obtain substantial amounts of weapons and loot.

This latest map update, however, patched the drop rate of resources, especially ARC Raiders blueprints. An excessively high blueprint drop rate is detrimental to gameplay.

Since this has negatively impacted player experience, to mitigate player frustration, developer Embark continues by increasing the probability of obtaining high-level crafting materials, thus reducing the negative impact of decreasing blueprint availability.

Every new game update inevitably draws criticism from a large player base, with a core focus on whether it protects their interests. Some players believe it's extremely beneficial for the long-term development of ARC Raiders. Others object, arguing that the acquisition speed of gear doesn't significantly improve.

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Expectations

The latest update reveals that the next update will be Flashpoint. Flashpoint is expected to launch around the next phase of Escalation content cycle. While the developers haven't provided detailed information, players can generally infer from past updates that the map environment will probably change.

The biggest anticipated update for ARC Raiders is Rift Tide, expected to make a strong late-game appearance. The new environment will move away from Rust Belt, making exploring coastal biomes a new focus. The addition of a large ARC boss enemy will present players with even greater challenges.

The above summarizes the player's reactions to this update. Gathered here because of our love for ARC Raiders, please look forward to the next update!

Bungie's Marathon officially launched on March 5, 2026, and its striking similarity to Embark's ARC Raiders, released on October 30, 2025, has sparked considerable discussion among players. Can Marathon steal more players from ARC Raiders?

Initial data shows that Marathon's peak concurrent player count on Steam was slightly over 86,000. This is far less than its competitor, ARC Raiders, which boasted a remarkable 264,000 concurrent players on Steam upon its launch last October.

Both are PvPvE resource-grabbing games, inherently sharing many similarities. Both possess similar mechanics, such as shields, bandages, weapon attachments, traders, quests, stamina, and unique PvE enemies. Even both games feature energy guns.

So, given their high degree of similarity, what are the differences between these two games?

Game Perspective

The first and most obvious difference is the game's perspective. ARC Raiders offers a more forgiving third-person perspective, initially focused on PvE gameplay and still retaining strong PvE elements. Marathon, on the other hand, breaks the genre's boundaries, adopting a high-risk, high-reward first-person perspective, emphasizing player-versus-player combat. Marathon is known for its hardcore, PvP-centric gameplay.

Therefore, ARC Raiders allows you to experience pure PvE fun or fully enjoy the thrill of PvP. Marathon focuses more on PvP. These two games offer two different perspectives, allowing players to choose freely.

Frankly, you can play ARC Raiders casually without any problems. But Marathon is not so easy. I would even say that Marathon is not suitable for casual players.

Game Interface

Marathon's HUD and user interface are a chaotic mess, like an obnoxious first-year art student's exhibition, filled with colors and symbols. While you eventually learn them, their design is far from intuitive. It looks like a random jumble of small cubes with some nonsensical designs; unless you read the descriptions, you have no idea what they are. Meanwhile, the map, PvE enemies, and sound effects are all a jumbled mess.

ARC Raiders currently offers a more polished and comprehensive experience. ARC Raiders's combat experience is far superior to Marathon's. You can attack monster parts, and they react. While fighting them is still frightening, they don't feel invincible. The monsters in Marathon are more like tanks, with only their heads as weak points.

ARC Raiders' sound design is simply amazing. You can accurately pinpoint the location of nearby machines through sound effects, and if you hear multiple machines, you can identify them solely by sound. Moreover, the gunshots are very pleasant to hear, and the environmental sound effects are perfectly in line with expectations.

ARC Raiders' map events and design are also superior. Flare flares truly offer players more options. Events like night raids, cold waves, and hurricanes genuinely change how players interact with the map, keeping the game constantly fresh.

Everything in ARC feels more meticulously designed: item pickup is clearer, the user interface is simpler and more ergonomic, missions and contracts provide a real sense of progress, you know exactly what to do, you have your own base, you can invest time at your own pace and desire, creating a more engaging intrinsic goal, and you can customize your character, both in appearance and skill tree.

Game Content

For a game to maintain its longevity, it undoubtedly needs continuous updates and upgrades, bringing more challenging elements.

Many people love ARC Raiders because each extraction feels like completing a huge challenge, but since the first Expedition, players have rarely experienced that exhilarating moment of successfully extracting. Unless you play particularly recklessly, extractions are almost inevitable. However, Marathon does this much better; every successful extraction is a huge and exhilarating challenge.

Marathon is better suited to an extraction shooter because every moment is filled with brutal challenges. ARC Raiders, on the other hand, feels more like a PvE loot-hunting game. To obtain the high-level ARC Raiders Weapon, you must defeat Queen and Matriarch bosses, something many players haven't achieved even after two resets. Marathon makes high-level content more accessible through a clear faction progression system, rather than restricting it to specific enemies like ARC Raiders.

After the second Expedition, ARC Raiders' weaknesses became increasingly apparent. While I enjoy the game's social interactions, once you reach level 75, the items become as monotonous as a shopping list, leaving only those highlights. ARC Raiders should take a good look at Marathon. If there's any room for improvement in ARC, it's increasing the difficulty.

In addition, there's equipment. $1 are lackluster; aside from the golden weapon, the crafting costs for other equipment are pitifully low. I hope the consequences of PvP will be more severe, so players will be more motivated to seriously prepare their gear.

Everyone is comparing these two games because they are essentially both survival shooters. One will succeed, the other will fail - that's the reality. Most survival shooter players won't play both games simultaneously because they don't have that much time and energy.

Therefore, in the long run, Bungie and Embark need to compete for player bases. This is beneficial for players; both games need to continuously upgrade and improve to attract more players.

Since its release, ARC Raiders has been loved by players for its thrilling gameplay mechanics and diverse enemies. But what's even more surprising is its friendly atmosphere in Solo Mode, which is unlike any other competitive shooter.

This atmosphere sets ARC Raiders apart from other shooters. Countless new players have tried the game because of its peculiar yet friendly player environment.

Based on this, some players have created a new gameplay: acting as a Rescue Raider to revive downed players. If you're curious about this gameplay, read on.

Why Did Rescue Raider Gameplay Emerge?

ARC Raiders is a shooting game, but its friendly atmosphere in Solo Mode has sparked widespread discussion since its release.

In most shooting games, the basic game mechanic is that players fight against enemies, winning to gain loot and losing to lose their lives. 

While ARC Raiders introduced a unique PvPvE mechanic, putting players in the threat of other hostile players and ARC bots, the core gameplay remains largely the same.

Over time, players were likely to tire of this type of gameplay, leading to a loss of appeal.

However, the friendly interaction between players in Solo Mode transformed the game. The in-game chat function and simple emotes allowed players to quickly understand each other upon meeting, even enabling previously unfamiliar players to team up against the powerful ARC.

In this context, some players moved beyond simple combat and looting of ARC Raiders items. They focused on rescuing wounded and downed players, turning the game into a high-risk rescue mission.

Perhaps this initially stemmed from a few players seeking a more challenging experience, but it quickly gained popularity among others.

This fresh interpretation of the core game mechanics, perfectly blending the thrill of gunfights with the act of helping others, provided players with a novel and rewarding experience.

Strategies And Techniques

If you want to become an excellent Rescue Raider, having the desire to do so isn't enough. Rescuing others requires careful action, quick reflexes in the face of battlefield situations, and constant vigilance.

Here are some strategies to maximize your rescue success rate with ARC Raiders while ensuring your own safety.

Choosing The Right Map And Location

Stay in the center of the map as much as possible, avoiding remote locations, which can reduce the time required to reach the Remote Raider Flare launch point.

Additionally, you can choose smaller maps, such as Buried City and Stella Montis. On these maps, you can reach your destination faster and rescue other players.

Improving Mobility

ARC Raiders features a skill tree system with three distinct specializations: Conditioning, Survival, and Mobility. Players can unlock these skills to gain different bonuses.

To become an excellent Rescue Raider, you can enhance your Mobility branch, helping your character gain better climbing, jumping, and stamina, resulting in faster movement.

State Your Purpose

To avoid being misunderstood by other players, it's best to quickly state your purpose when approaching a downed player. Many players don't believe they'll be rescued in ARC Raiders. Clearly identifying yourself can help them persevere and build trust.

Risk Management

It's important to note that discovering a Remote Raider Flare doesn't mean the location is completely safe. Many downed players have been attacked by other raiders, who may still be in the area.

Before reaching your destination, listen carefully to your surroundings, assess potential dangers, and check if an attacker is still nearby.

Furthermore, always remain vigilant during revival and avoid reckless actions. Rescue others only when their own safety is guaranteed. If unexpected situations arise, you might engage in intense combat with other players, but the most important thing is to evacuate safely.

Essential Items

As a Rescue Raider, the most important item is Defibrillator. It's a Rare-level ARC Raiders item that can quickly revive downed players and restore some health.

There are several ways to obtain it: you can loot it while exploring the map or craft it in the workshop. If you don't have blueprints and haven't obtained them through looting, you can get them from Lance.

However, this isn't a cost-effective option. Rescuing players in ARC Raiders this way will consume an unimaginable amount of coins.

Furthermore, to ensure your safety during dangerous rescue operations, you'll need to equip some powerful weapons, but you should also consider the burden these $1 place on your character.

For Rescue Raiders, the most important thing is healing others and preserving yourself, not winning a spectacular battle. Therefore, you need to consider your own situation and make trade-offs between mobility and firepower, prioritizing agility.

Weapons like Burletta and Vulcano might be worth trying.

The thrill of Rescue Raider gameplay lies in players rescuing others in unknown situations, which undoubtedly increases the danger of adventuring on the map. This reflects both the friendly atmosphere and flexible game mechanics of ARC Raiders, while also providing players with a completely new experience different from looting and combat.

Whether you're a thrill-seeking pacifist player or looking to try something new, becoming a Rescue Raider and saving others is a gameplay style worth exploring.