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Embark is preparing to release the new Season 4 update for ARC Raiders. The new update, Riven Tides, features the release of the most awaited new map, map conditions, a large ARC, and changes to the Trials system.
The Trials system in ARC Raiders has been a major source of grind for all players, as it allows them to unlock exclusive rewards like cosmetics, blueprints, resources, and more. However, the tedious and repetitive side of Trials has made it stale for the majority of the player base.
To ramp up the Trials grind experience, Embark has officially announced that they are making major changes in Season 4. Here's an overall look at all new changes in the ARC Raiders Season 4 update.
Embark Overhauls ARC Raiders Trials for Season 4
The first notable change is the start of the Trials earlier in the season. Season 4 of Trials kicks off on April 29, one day after Riven Tides launches. Previously Trials were unavailable during the Expedition window, but now you’ll be able to start progressing your rank as you explore the forgotten shoreline. Here are other notable changes to the Trials in Season 4:
MAJOR MAP CONDITIONS NO LONGER AWARD 2X POINTS
Playing on major map conditions will no longer award double progress, allowing players to tackle the Trials on any map they see fit. This eliminates the angle of players getting an advantage over other players due to scheduling issues.
TRIALS WILL NO LONGER BE TIED TO SPECIFIC MAP CONDITIONS
Trials like ‘Disarm Mines’ or ‘Get Hit By Lightning’ that were tied to a specific Map Condition locked some players out of a fair shot at participating. Everyone is equal in the Rust Belt. Going forward, the Season 4 Trial challenges will not require a specified Map Condition to earn progress in.
NEW TRIALS CHALLENGES
Without revealing their hand early, players can expect to see some exciting new objectives throughout the upcoming season, like melee combat challenges, using specific gadgets/grenades to score points, and searching unique containers.
Embark has received a lot of feedback on Trials and seen frustration with parts of the system, from unfair advantages due to squad size to lacking competitive integrity of the leaderboards. In Season 4 they are taking the first steps to allow all players to participate without any time scheduling constraints and will continue to listen to player feedback as the season progresses.
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