Arc Raiders' next update adds hurricanes, and players think the teaser is hiding a new Arc enemy too

Arc Raiders’ next update adds hurricanes, and players think the teaser is hiding a new Arc enemy too | PC Gamer Skip to main content Open menu Close main menu PC Gamer THE GLOBAL AUTHORITY ON PC GAMES US Edition UK US Canada Australia Subscribe Sign in View Profile Sign out Search Search PC Gamer Games Hardware News Reviews Guides Video Forum More PC Gaming Show PC Gamer Clips Software Codes Coupons Movies & TV Magazine Newsletter Affiliate links Meet the team Community guidelines About PC Gamer PC Gamer Magazine SubscriptionWhy subscribe?Subscribe to the world’s #1 PC gaming magTry a single issue or save on a subscriptionIssues delivered straight to your door or device From$1Subscribe now Don’t miss these Third Person Shooter Embark admits Arc Raiders’ bosses are dying too fast because ‘they’re not intended for the full server to go up against’ and ‘we gave players too effective abilities’ Third Person Shooter I finished Arc Raiders’ new Shared Watch event in a single evening thanks to this one easy-to-craft item Third Person Shooter Let’s settle this: Should Arc Raiders add a PvE mode? 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As part of the Shrouded Sky update coming February 24, the new map condition will send thrashing winds and low cloud cover across existing maps.Similar to the Cold Snap condition, hurricanes will challenge players to limit their time topside, but it sounds like wind won’t be as openly hostile as extreme cold.”When you have a tailwind, you’ll feel fast and nimble, but fighting against the gales will inhibit your speed and quickly drain your stamina,” Embark’s blog post reads. “Throwables will also behave differently in these conditions, and it may take a while to master the trajectory of thrown items like grenades. Other aspects of gameplay like smoke, gas, and even jumping will be affected by the power of the Hurricane.” Related articles The next Arc Raiders update adds Solo vs Squad matchmaking for PvP masochists and an exciting new map condition: Birds Arc Raiders’ big winter update is coming next week, Embark teases new temperature mechanic Arc Raiders’ Cold Snap event will turn ‘every raid into a high-stakes survival run’ as frostbite drives players into what little shelter remains So if you’re traveling with the wind, you get super speed? Sounds pretty cool. Oh wait, there’s the fine print…”The gale forces of the Hurricane will inevitably kick up dirt and debris from the surface. Your shield was not built to handle this onslaught, and will glitch and spark as it is struck by small items. Out in the open, this will degrade your shield and make you more visible to other Raiders. You’ll have to decide when to wear your shield, and when it becomes a hindrance.”Interesting. Not only will your shield degrade, but it will also give you away. It doesn’t sound like your health bar will drain out in the open, so it’s more of a push toward risky stealth play than a survival mechanic. That pairs with “low clouds” causing limited visibility and loud wi