‘Arc Raiders’ Just Nerfed Rare Blueprint Drops, But We Need A Better Fix

Forbes·Mar 4

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A patch has been released for Arc Raiders that nerfs the drop rate of rare blueprints. The change appears to be a response to players being able to easily obtain blueprints, with some outlets suggesting that the previous drop rate was too generous. The impact of the patch on gameplay is still being assessed, with some changes also affecting specific weapons and gameplay elements.

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