Recently, a long-time MLB The Show 26 player posted a video expressing his deep disappointment with the baseball game, citing numerous unresolved issues.

He didn't condemn all aspects of the game, but emphasized developer's recent slow update pace in Diamond Dynasty, the limited gameplay options, chaotic PvP, and numerous bugs, all of which have diminished his motivation to continue playing.

His video resonated with many players, demonstrating that these issues have long been a source of discontent. Below, I've summarized his concerns into several key points, hoping to evoke similar feelings in you.

Slow Updates

The player's biggest complaint is the extremely unbalanced update speed and volume of MLB The Show 26: developer often releases massive content updates every Friday, followed by a one- to two-week hiatus with only minor, uninspiring gameplay tweaks that barely register.

For example, last Friday's "Mural Series" was indeed packed with content - 32 new player cards, a large collection mission, and several new gameplay modes. And among these were quite a few top-tier player cards, such as Jose Ramírez and Carlos Santana.

However, after that, developer disappeared for a week. The following Monday, the game only released a brand new Showdown mode - a challenge that rewarded players with a free Milestone Card. However, they found that this challenge could be completed in 5 to 10 minutes, and after that, players still had nothing to play.

It's worth noting that in MLB The Show 21, the game received up to three live content updates per week, with players eagerly anticipating the game every day. But in MLB The Show 26, there were a full four weeks of no new content released in the past six weeks.

Currently, there will be no new content for the game until the 29th of next week, meaning players have nothing to do. Players painstakingly spend time and effort farming cards or consuming large amounts of MLB The Show 26 Stubs to acquire cards for various gameplay modes and events.

Now, due to the slow pace of content updates, these beloved cards have no place to be used. This also leads to a lack of motivation for players to collect new cards - since there's no opportunity to use them.

Memorial Day Neglected

He also specifically mentioned that next Monday, May 25th, is Memorial Day - a significant day in real life for MLB and baseball, holding precious commemorative value that every MLB fan cherishes.

However, MLB The Show 26, a game named after MLB, has only released a negligible May Spotlight update for this day, containing only five card packs and a program that can be completed in 30 minutes. This player described the upcoming long week as a "lifeless wasteland," bluntly stating that developers left millions of players with nothing to do for the coming weekend.

Monotonous Gameplay

This player believes that the current MLB The Show 26 offers too few game modes and lacks relaxed, rewarding, yet less stressful gameplay. Specifically:

Events

He considers this the most disappointing mode because it offers players too little time. Events only open for a few days before closing, followed by a 3-5 day or even a whole week-long gap, which is a huge blow to players who want to test new cards.

Ranked Seasons

Ranked Seasons are ranked matches, extremely difficult, requiring players to use their strongest teams and players to fight tooth and nail.

Even so, once players reach the high-ranking World Series tier through skill, ranked matches are essentially over for them, as most players are unwilling to challenge Legend Difficulty, a mode only accessible to players with a large number of Stusbs to develop players and teams.

Also Read: Why We Started Hoarding This Silver Slugger in MLB The Show 26? - The 10 Most Worthwhile Players to Invest Before Roster Updates on May 22

Battle Royale

Battle Royale was originally quite good, but recently, the flawless reward in this mode was changed. Players no longer receive player cards, but only Stusbs vouchers.

It's worth noting that players can obtain Stusbs simply by participating in various easy missions in Diamond Dynasty, while a good player card is much harder to acquire. Therefore, this change has caused dissatisfaction among many players.

PvP Gameplay Chaos

First, the judgment mechanism in MLB The Show 26 is chaotic. This player angrily criticized that the current game's physical feedback in PvP is extremely cruel, including absurdly flawed Bloop judgment standards, inaccurate hitting timing, inconsistent pitching, and server lag.

The most frustrating and frustrating aspect, and the one that generates the most player dissatisfaction, is PCI shrinkage of Plate Coverage Indicator. This forces players to cram their lineups with a large number of Switch Hitters. As a result, player lineups in Ranked Seasons are almost identical, with virtually no creative teams built using new cards.

Furthermore, even after the game's release, players still encounter issues such as sudden disconnections, server crashes, and various annoying bugs, problems largely unseen in previous The Show series.

These are the various issues raised by this player regarding MLB The Show 26. In fact, these issues have been repeatedly mentioned by other players, but it seems developer has not effectively addressed them.

As a gamer and MLB enthusiast, developer's indifference is undoubtedly disappointing. They aren't deliberately causing trouble; they simply want the game to improve. In short, hopefully, these issues will be addressed in the future.

Over the past month, MLB The Show 26 has suffered from a severe lack of in-game content. I want to take this opportunity to consolidate and express my various criticisms and concerns regarding the game's overall performance.

Of course, I will also try to intersperse some positive observations, as I don't believe we are currently in a darkest hour - not everything is terrible. However, it is undeniable that MLB The Show has indeed made quite a few missteps this year.

Furthermore, it is evident that with the release of this latest installment, many players have grown deeply disappointed with the series. I will review the various phenomena I've observed, share my honest impressions of MLB 26, and specifically dissect the issues surrounding the game's recent content updates.

New Content: A Fleeting Moment

Last Friday, MLB The Show 26 did indeed receive a heavyweight update with the official launch of Mural Series. This update introduced a whopping 32 brand-new player cards all at once, spanning modes like Mini Seasons, Diamond Quest, and an entirely new Program. In terms of sheer volume, this was undeniably a massive content drop.

Many of the player cards featured in this update can only be described as stunning. Players like Jackson Holliday, José Ramírez, and Carlos Santana possess God Squad level power; countless players are absolutely thrilled at the prospect of fielding these formidable cards.

Just a couple of days ago, we also received a new Showdown mode challenge. Last week, Kevin Gausman reached the career milestone of 2,000 strikeouts; by simply completing this specific Showdown challenge, players can earn a free 2,000 Strikeouts Milestone player card modeled after him. For those working to unlock Miggy Cabrera player collection, this Milestone card serves as an undeniable free bonus.

As for the card itself, its attributes look quite solid. Kevin Gausman is a pitcher who excels at throwing sinkers and 4-Seam fastballs; he is certainly worth spending your MLB The Show 26 Stubs to upgrade and slotting into your starting rotation.

However, once you actually enter Showdown mode, you'll discover that it consists of only two tasks, meaning you can clear the entire challenge in a mere five minutes. I feel that tasks like this - ones that can be completed in a mere five minutes - simply do not deserve to be listed on MLB 26 schedule or hyped up as some sort of major content update.

An Inconsistent Update Cadence

Over the past few months, MLB 26 has fallen far short in providing consistent content updates; in fact, its update cadence appears completely disjointed. Their approach essentially boils down to this: dumping a massive load of updates all at once on a Friday, then vanishing for a week or two - only to resurface when the next massive content drop occurs.

The official content roadmap recently released by MLB The Show 26 lists all the upcoming game content that players have to look forward to. However, the schedule immediately following that list is completely blank - devoid of any teasers or previews for upcoming new content.

• 5.22: May Spotlight Drop 3
• 5.22: New Conquest
• 5.29: Show LIVE
• 5.29: New Program, Mini Seasons, & more
• 5.29: New Event Program 

MLB The Show - and specifically its Diamond Dynasty mode - is, at its core, a mode driven by live content operations. It is supposed to be a vibrant mode that offers a continuous stream of fresh updates as you progress through the game.

Cast your mind back to MLB The Show 21; back then, we sometimes enjoyed a content update frequency of up to three times a week. Typically, you would receive a Battle Royale program on Tuesday, a Topps Now update on Wednesday, and a larger-scale program on Friday, with a Team Affinity program potentially sandwiched somewhere in between.

However, the reality we face now is this: over the past six weeks, MLB The Show 26 has gone an entire week with absolutely no new content updates on four separate occasions. And this time around, the situation is exactly the same. You've already seen Showdown mode they just released.

Take this week, for instance: the only content update we can look forward to in MLB The Show 26 is May Spotlight Drop 3. This means the packs will contain five new cards; additionally, within the corresponding Program, there are three cards that can be earned by completing specific missions. Completing the entire program takes roughly 30 minutes, and that is the sum total of the content we get to experience this week. 

Next week marks Memorial Day, arguably the most significant weekend of MLB season. It is a weekend MLB officially circles on its calendar, typically reserving it for heavyweight matchups. It is meant to be a grand celebration of baseball. Yet, we haven't received a single content update for MLB The Show 26 specifically tied to Memorial Day. Following Friday's Spotlight content update, the next major update isn't scheduled until 29th.

Gaps in Online Gameplay

When an event program lasts for only a few short days, followed by a week-long content drought, it severely limits the online game modes available for us to participate in and enjoy. Those player cards you worked so hard to grind out and earn through progression programs were meant to be taken into online competition with eager anticipation.

This is one of my biggest grievances regarding the content management in MLB The Show 26. There is a distinct disconnect in the current online gameplay experience. Ranked Seasons cater exclusively to players seeking high-intensity competition and the challenge of reaching Legend difficulty; casual players rarely enjoy such grueling battles and often switch into retirement mode after playing just enough games to secure Gold II qualification required for Weekend Pennant Race. Beyond that, MLB The Show 26 offers no other online gameplay options.

Therefore, why doesn't MLB The Show 26 team schedule a transitional, standard event during these lulls? A mode that allows players to use any cards they wish, without the pressure of grinding through Ranked Seasons, would provide a venue for players to test out their new cards and inject a much-needed sense of freshness into the game.

It is truly disheartening to witness this situation. After all, it is only May; there are still a full nine months before the release of the next installment in MLB The Show series, and we should theoretically still have another five or six months of active content updates ahead of us. The solution for MLB The Show is actually quite simple: they just need to release more game content, and do so more frequently.

Are you still frustrated by the slow leveling in ARC Raiders? Or perhaps you're getting easily killed by other players because of your low level?

Don't worry, today I'll show you the most efficient and fun way to gain experience in ARC Raiders. This method will also reward you with loot and coins.

I've divided this method into three parts, so let me explain in detail:

Weapons

To farm Arc Raiders enemies, your equipment can't be too poor. Otherwise, you'll easily get killed by Arc Raiders or other players, as this is a dangerous game. Choosing a powerful and easy-to-use weapon is especially important.

Among the many weapons in ARC Raiders, I personally recommend Hullcracker. This powerful Special Pump-Action Grenade Launcher will help you eliminate all enemies.

Hullcracker boasts incredibly powerful ARC Armor Penetration, specifically designed to deal with heavily armored enemies. Its power is enough to melt the armor of most robotic units in the game.

It fires a special Launcher Ammo, an explosive bullet that deals massive damage upon impact, along with devastating explosion damage.

However, this gun has a fatal flaw: its explosion damage only affects ARC enemies, not other players. Therefore, it's best suited for PvE; never use it in PvP.

Of course, Hullcracker isn't the only option. If you don't already have it or its BluePrint, you can look for ARC Raiders BluePrints for other high-damage primary weapons and craft them, as long as they achieve a similar effect.

The most important thing isn't the gun itself, but an excellent attachment - one that can significantly boost your damage output. For example: Kinetic Converter. Equipping it increases the rate of fire of any weapon by 20%, turning your gun into a monstrous, unstoppable machine.

However, Kinetic Converter is a relatively rare item in ARC Raiders, usually requiring a chance to find it in Research and Administration area of ​​Dam Battlegrounds, or by scavenging Weapon Crates in some industrial areas.

Farming Locations

With our weapons ready, it's time to head to the spawn points for Arc enemies. This time, our target is a map condition on Acerra Spaceport map - Hidden Bunker.

After finding this condition on the map details page in ARC Raiders, select to enter Acerra Spaceport. Once inside the map, head to the southwest corner. Open your tactical map and find Fuel Processing and Fuel Lines; our target location is between these two.

Upon arriving at the target location, you'll find two powerful Arc enemies - Bombardier and Bastion.

In fact, Bombardier and Bastion spawn at this location every few minutes. You simply need to eliminate them as soon as they arrive at the warning zone, before they even have time to react, loot their resources, refresh the map, and repeat the process… By doing this repeatedly, you can easily gain a large amount of experience and other loot.

Also Read: ARC Raiders Solo vs. Squads Guide: 20% XP Bonus, High-Risk Loot Strategy, and Veteran Tips

Combat Strategy

If you're unfamiliar with ARC Raiders, you might not know how to attack Bombardier and Bastion, these two heavy robots, and even with powerful weapons, you could be easily killed. However, with the right techniques, you can easily defeat them. I will explain these techniques in detail below.

Bombardie

Bombardie is a heavy ARC enemy that looks similar to Bastion, but its attack method is completely different.

Its superior target acquisition ability and attack accuracy, combined with its powerful long-range mortar, allow it to easily bombard the entire battlefield and wipe out all enemies.

However, the reason it can launch such precise attacks is actually due to two small flying drones beside it. These drones act as Bombardie's eyes and ears, providing it with real-time enemy location data for more accurate strikes. As long as they remain alive, Bombardie can accurately lock onto your location and unleash a barrage of attacks.

Therefore, when encountering Bombardie, don't attack it first; eliminate the surrounding drones. You need to destroy those two buzzing drones in the sky first. Without them, Bombardie becomes blind, its threat level drops dramatically, and then you can slowly harass it from windows or behind cover.

Bastion

Compared to Bombardie's long-range attacks, Bastion is more like a standard stationary artillery emplacement. It's massive, heavily armored, and known as a "mobile fortress." It's equipped with a heavy gatling gun, providing a very wide firing range. If you're too slow or stand still in open areas, you'll become its sitting duck.

When fighting Bastion, never attack it head-on, as its frontal armor can withstand a lot of damage. The correct strategy is to utilize nearby buildings, rocks, hills, and other terrain features to attack while dodging, and be sure to avoid its firepower.

For attack targets, you can first attack the yellow knees on Bastion's legs or the yellow cylinders on its back; these are its weak points.

Specifically, you can repeatedly attack the yellow knees on its legs to throw Bastion off balance or even disrupt its firing rhythm. Then, you can circle around to its rear and concentrate your fire on the yellow cylinders on its back, dealing massive damage and killing it in one go.

This is my method for gaining experience in ARC Raiders by farming many fixed ARC enemies. A special reminder: while farming ARC enemies, you need to be wary of other players ambushing you to avoid having your hard-earned loot stolen.

ARC Raiders Expedition is set to launch next Monday. During this event, you will reset your Raider character's progress for various rewards.

In the meantime, there are several tasks we need to complete and key points to keep in mind to ensure we maximize our gains during Expedition.

I‘ve compiled a checklist for you, sharing essential tips to watch out for - including details on the new ARC Raiders Expedition mechanics and rewards - and guiding you on how to prepare most efficiently for Raiders' next deployment.

Complete Expedition Project

The first - and most critical - step in preparing for ARC Raiders Expedition is to complete your Expedition Project. If you haven't finished this task yet, you need to hurry up and pick up the pace. While the specific ARC Raiders Items for a few basic supplies may be tweaked slightly for each Expedition, most of the required materials remain largely the same.

• Foundation: 50 Metal Parts, 100 Chemicals, 80 units of ARC Alloy, and 15 Steel Springs.
• Core Systems: 30 Durable Cloth, 25 Wires, 20 Electrical Components, and 3 Industrial Chargers.
• Framework: 1 Coffee Pot, 25 Batteries, 5 Firefly Burners, and 1 Exodus Module.
• Outfitting: 1 Broken Guidance System, 5 Advanced Electrical Components, 3 Breathtaking Snow Globes, and 2 Bombardier Cells.
• Load Stage: A total value of 200,000 in Combat Items, 100,000 in Survival Items, 150,000 in Provisions, and 300,000 in Materials.

Register on Time

If you have successfully cleared the previous milestones, the registration window for this Expedition is now open. So, if you haven't gotten around to it yet, you can access the interface right now to sign up. If you fail to register at this stage, ARC Raiders system will offer you one final opportunity to opt in.

However, if you decline even this final chance, you will completely miss out on this Expedition event. The 10th will be your last active day of participation; subsequently, at midnight on the 11th, the system will automatically initiate the reset process.

Earn Cosmetic Rewards

Upon completing this Expedition, you will be awarded Patchwork Raider outfit. However, the specific appearance of this skin will depend on your overall completion level for this run, as well as the total number of Expeditions you have successfully completed in the past.

If this marks your third expedition, you will unlock the final form of Patchwork Raider outfit. If this is your first or second expedition, you will receive a variant version of this skin series instead.

However, the skin rewards for ARC Raiders expeditions are distributed in a linear progression; therefore, you will never permanently miss out on the complete Patchwork Raider outfit set. You simply need to complete three expeditions over time to eventually assemble the entire collection.

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Earning Skill Point Rewards

Damage Mechanics

Skill Points are undoubtedly the core reward that ARC Raiders players are most keen to acquire. The base reward offers a minimum of 5 Skill Points, and thanks to a catch-up mechanism, you can potentially earn up to 10 Skill Points in total. However, for this specific expedition, the criteria for earning Skill Points have shifted to dealing damage.

This differs from the mechanics observed in the first and second expeditions, where rewards were calculated based on a combined total of Coins and Stash items.

This time around, you are required to deal a cumulative total of 100,000 damage to any targets located outside of Firing Range. Whether you are engaging Arc enemies or other Raiders, as long as you accumulate 100,000 points of damage, you will successfully earn all five Skill Points.

• 1 SP: 5,000 damage
• 2 SP: 10,000 damage
• 3 SP: 30,000 damage
• 4 SP: 50,000 damage
• 5 SP: 100,000 damage

The reward scaling mechanism for this event has been designed with the player in mind. The damage requirement for the final Skill Point is a substantial 100,000, whereas the requirements for the preceding points are significantly lower. This means that even if you cannot reach the full 100,000 damage target within the allotted time, simply completing half of the challenge will still allow you to earn more than half of the available rewards.

Furthermore, ARC Raiders official team has confirmed that all damage figures are calculated individually a distinct departure from how previous Trials events operated. For instance, if you are playing in a squad with teammates and collectively eliminate numerous Arc enemies, the system will not credit that damage to the squad; instead, your progress depends entirely on your own individual performance. Moreover, you do not need to successfully extract; any damage you inflict will still be recorded by the system.

Quick Completion

If you want to complete this damage challenge efficiently, I recommend playing in PvE mode. I realize this playstyle isn't everyone's cup of tea; indeed, many players prefer pure PvP combat. However, for completing this specific challenge, PvE mode is undoubtedly the simplest and fastest route.

In PvE mode, you encounter a far greater number of ARC enemies than Raiders. Consequently, you naturally have more targets to attack, providing ample opportunity to rack up higher damage numbers.

If you do not need to earn Catch-up Skill Points, then your Stash Value is completely irrelevant for this round of challenges. Therefore, you can finally break out those items you‘ve been hoarding - such as Deadlines, Wolfpacks, and Seeker Grenades - without hesitation.

Whether it‘s Jupiter or other legendary-tier weapons, use them to your heart's content to help you deal explosive amounts of damage.

As for maps, I believe Riven Tides is your best bet; it currently boasts the highest density of ARC enemies of any map we‘ve seen so far.

Map Conditions like Close Scrutiny feature high enemy spawn rates around Assessor, which is highly conducive to completing your damage objectives. Additionally, missions like Vigilante Arc - thanks to their similarly high enemy spawn rates - make Night Raid another excellent option.

In short, any strategy that allows you to draw enemy attention or enables you to eliminate a larger number of ARC enemies within a single mission run is worth trying. 

Catch up System

Returning Catch up System requires you to invest a certain amount of Coins and Stash Value. This mechanic previously appeared during past Expedition events: if you missed out on earning some Skill Points during a previous Expedition, you can use Catch-up System in the current Expedition to recover them - up to a maximum of 5 Skill Points.

Here is how it works: If you missed out on rewards from a previous Expedition, you must first complete the current damage challenge to earn the standard 5 Skill Points for this Expedition. Afterward, you can activate Catch up System by cumulatively spending resources; recovering each individual Skill Point needs 300,000 Coins. If you came away empty-handed from the previous expedition, you will need to expend a maximum of 1.5 million coins to recover all 5 missed Skill Points; if you missed only a single Skill Point, you need only spend 300,000 Coins to recover it.

Please note that the resource cost mentioned here is shared between your Stash Value and your Coins. Provided you possess sufficient resource reserves when setting out on a mission, these Skill Points are yours for the taking.

The sole critical prerequisite is this: you must first complete the damage challenge for the current expedition round to become eligible to claim Skill Points recovered via Catch up System.

Establishing your ARC Raiders Expedition Project is the foundational step for everything else; if you haven't done so already, now is the time for a final sprint to get it done. Whether your goal is to utilize Catch-Up System to recover precious Skill Points missed in the past, or simply to secure bountiful rewards, you must ensure you are fully prepared right now.

Since its release, ARC Raiders has lost a significant number of players and even faced public ridicule from the creator of its competitor, Escape from Tarkov.

If you're a die-hard ARC Raiders fan, you might feel angry. However, as a highly popular and controversial game, it's normal for it to have various controversies, and the game certainly has its well-known flaws.

With the Riven Tides update, I want to discuss the controversial aspects of the game and what changes players want to see. Specifically, this includes the Skill Tree issue, the disorderly matchmaking system, and player suggestions.

Skill Tree Issue

The Skill Tree is arguably the most controversial system in ARC Raiders.

In a recent lengthy interview on the popular podcast Game Makers Notebook, Arc Raiders' design director Virgil Watkins openly admitted, "I don't think we did a very good job with the Skill Tree system." Indeed, the problems with the Skill Tree can be divided into three categories.

Skill Value Imbalance

Watkins pointed out a serious problem with the current skill tree: a severe imbalance in skill utility. Some skills are almost completely ignored in actual combat, while others are practically mandatory for all players.

This imbalance renders the game's advertised high degree of freedom meaningless. Most players will prioritize maxing out stamina - related skills in the early game, as the vast majority will choose the most efficient and cost - effective playstyle.

Skill Design Contradictions

Watkins also pointed out another, more serious problem in the interview: the skill tree design has flaws, forcing players to make trade - offs between PvP and PvE gameplay.

For example, some skills in the current version are naturally more suitable for players who prefer PvP, while others are only effective against Arc enemies in the game - such as increasing damage to monsters or reducing the chance of being detected by monsters.

The problem is that Arc Raiders is a game that combines PvP and PvE, and a player often cannot predict which type of threat they will encounter in a single game.

When you've invested heavily in PvE skills and equipped PvE - optimized ARC Raiders items, only to suddenly encounter a real - time squad, you'll be at a significant disadvantage; conversely, the opposite is also true.

This inherent contradiction in the mechanics forces players to choose between two playstyles when deciding how to progress.

Insignificant Numerical Gains

Another issue is that the Skill Tree seems to offer only minor changes, lacking truly transformative moments. For example, a 2% increase in movement speed or a 0.5 - second faster reload speed. These buffs are almost imperceptible in intense combat.

This results in weak positive feedback for players, and the lack of positive feedback from the Skill Tree system makes it easier for players to become bored with it and the game as a whole.

In contrast, players crave transformative moments - such as unlocking a new tactical move or gaining a unique active skill. This would increase player engagement.

Disorderly Matchmaking System

Compared to before, ARC Raiders player activity has declined. Players have observed that on a typical Thursday morning, the game had approximately 30,000 concurrent players, while the peak in the last 24 hours reached 82,000. This figure can be considered the lowest and most critical concurrent player count.

Why does a decrease in concurrent players disrupt the matchmaking system? The reason lies in the development team's introduction of an Aggression - Based Matchmaking mechanism. Its principle is simple: the system matches players with similar preferences based on their historical behavior - such as whether they prefer PvP or PvE.

This allows players who enjoy intense combat to engage in fierce battles, while those who prefer peaceful exploration can enjoy the game in a relatively safe environment.

However, due to the reduced concurrent player count, the system cannot find enough players within a reasonable timeframe, inevitably mixing PvP - oriented and PvE - oriented players together, causing the matchmaking mechanism to malfunction.

As a result, a large influx of players with aggressive playstyles floods previously peaceful matches, randomly attacking players focused on PvE. This has resulted in a poor gaming experience for many casual players, further exacerbating the conflict between PvP and PvE players.

Clearly, this matchmaking system needs modification, at least to ensure that players who only enjoy PvE are not dragged into PvP matches.

Player Suggestions

In addition, players have offered suggestions and expectations regarding the ARC Raiders Riven Tides update and subsequent updates. Here's a brief overview:

Some players mentioned hoping the next update would add new craftables, equipment, and weapons, while also retaining the project system, as it gives players a clear reason to loot and complete missions.

This makes sense; after all, replayability and a sense of purpose are crucial for extraction shooters, and craftables and projects provide those experiences.

Furthermore, while some new high-tier ARC Raiders items have recently been added, low-tier equipment remains the same as before.

Some players believe the game also needs a wider variety of low - tier weapons and armor, as these are the tiers most frequently used by new players or those on a tight budget. Constantly releasing high-tier weapons would significantly diminish their gaming experience.

These are my summaries of controversial points in the game and suggestions. What do you think?

The upcoming ARC Raiders Third Expedition brings many new changes. In addition to Expedition's reward system, Raiders' skill trees have gained an extra 5 skill points. Before Expedition system, we only had 86 skill points; now we have 91.

This has given me some inspiration. Perhaps we can develop a skill tree system more suitable for the current version. It should not only improve your survivability in the game but also enhance your ability to amass wealth - by scavenging large amounts of high-level resources.

We have a total of three skill tree branches: Conditioning, Mobility, and Survival. I will now explain in detail which skills and how many skill points are added to each branch.

Mobility

Nimble Climber - 5 skill points

This is a basic utility skill that increases your speed when manually climbing high platforms or automatically vaulting low walls, windows, and other obstacles while running.

Marathon Runner - 5 skill points

This not only reduces the stamina consumed by movement but also increases your mech's resilience. Whether escaping, chasing, or making long-distance raids, this is the foundation of your stamina. A solid foundation will greatly enhance your gameplay experience.

Youthful Lungs - 5 Skill Points

Each level increases your maximum stamina by 5%. At max level, it increases your stamina cap by 25%, allowing you to sprint longer, roll more, and effectively improve map movement efficiency and combat survivability.

Effortless Roll - 5 Skill Points

It directly improves stamina endurance, allowing you to use the crucial roll maneuver more frequently in combat.

Heroic Leap - 5 Skill Points

 Its core function is to increase the movement distance of Sprint Dodge Roll, allowing you to engage or disengage faster in combat. Maxing out this skill is key to maximizing its value.

Crawl Before You Walk - 5 Skill Points

Crawl Before You Walk increases your crouching speed, enhancing stealthy mobility.

Carry The Momentum - 1 skill point

This skill is a Major Skill in the mobility skill tree, creating a valuable, cost-free sprint window for a short period.

Carry The Momentum requires a well-timed, stamina-consuming roll. Effortless Roll effectively reduces the cost of the roll itself.

Finally, add one skill point each to Vigorous Vaulter, Sup And Slide, Sturdy Ankles, Calming Stroll, and Vaults On Vaults On Vaults.

Youthful Lungs and Marathon Runner will be the foundation of this combo. On top of these, Carry The Momentum acts as a brief burst of power. Its presence makes this movement system more complete and allows you to force a 3-4 second respite when your stamina is depleted, buying time for other skills to recover stamina.

Survival

Agile Croucher - 5 Skill Points

It's a prerequisite for unlocking key building paths, and its most important strategic value. In areas dense with high-level ARC Raiders Items, Agile Croucher reduces your risk of being detected by enemy players or ARCs, while also providing a speed boost, allowing you to move between cover more quickly.

Looter's Instincts - 5 Skill Points

It allows you to see the items inside containers more quickly after opening the container browsing interface, significantly improving looting efficiency and allowing you to acquire key resources faster, reducing your exposure time.

Revitalizing Squat - 3 Skill Points

It allows you to continuously regenerate stamina while crouching.

In-Round Crafting - 1 Skill Point

This skill allows you to craft ARC Raiders Items you need during a match, achieving self-sufficiency.

Silent Scavenger - 1 Skill Point

Greatly reduces the noise you make when looting and picking up items, making you more stealthy and less likely to be detected by ARC.

Suffer In Silence - 1 Skill Point

Reduces the sound of your cries of pain when injured, buying you time to heal.

Broad Shoulders - 5 Skill Points

Greatly increases your carrying capacity, meaning you can pick up more loot.

Looter's Luck - 5 Skill Points

A passive skill that has a chance to instantly double the number of items when looting containers. The player community often believes it improves the quality of items dropped, such as rare ARC Raiders Blueprints.

Good As New - 1 Skill Point

Increases the efficiency of healing items.

Conditioning

Used to the Weight - 5 Skill Points

Reduces the reduction in movement speed caused by armor and weight. It provides a near-free upgrade. A shield is practically a standard feature for every action, and this skill can be unlocked early in the game, maintaining high tactical mobility even when heavily armored.

Blast-Born - 1 skill point

Reduces the impact of explosions on hearing, allowing you to more clearly distinguish footsteps, gunshots, and other key environmental sounds amidst blasts.

Fight Or Flight - 5 skill points

A survival-oriented secondary passive skill that instantly restores a fixed amount of stamina when injured in combat, but has an internal cooldown. It can be combined with Survivor's Stamina for a powerful combo, giving you a stamina advantage on the battlefield.

Gentle Pressure - 1 skill point

Reduces the noise when breaching doors and unlocking locks, aiding in stealth operations.

Proficient Pryer - 5 skill points

Shortens the animation time for unlocking and breaching doors, allowing you to acquire loot faster and reduce the risk of detection.

Unburdened Roll - 1 skill point

After your shield breaks, the first roll within a short timeframe does not consume stamina. Offers you a free escape opportunity, high survival value.

Survivor's Stamina - 1 skill point

Significantly increases stamina regeneration speed when your health is below 20%.

A Little Extra - 1 skill point

Always obtains extra resources (materials or consumables) when picking locks, increasing resource accumulation efficiency.

Loaded Arms - 1 skill point

Reduces the impact of your current weapon's weight on your inventory.

Downed But Determined - 1 skill point

Extends the duration of being downed, increasing the chance of teammates reviving you.

Turtle Crawl - 5 skill points

Reduces damage taken while downed, increasing survival chances.

In short, the choice of build depends on your primary goal. If you want to accumulate resources in ARC Raiders in the shortest time, avoid getting bogged down in close combat, and still become a hunter, getting rich through combat plunder, then this build is very suitable.

In the latest hotfix patch for Borderlands 4, the developers significantly adjusted the experience gain mechanism, doubling the experience rewards from boss battles and quadrupling the experience gained from elite enemies.

This change drastically alters the leveling efficiency landscape in the game, especially for players aiming for the level 60 cap. Choosing the right experience farming method has become more crucial than ever.

Whether you're a newbie just reaching level 30 or a seasoned player already in Endgame, understanding the efficiency differences between various experience farming methods can significantly save time.

Based on systematic testing of various methods, including spam farming, boss battles, Drill Sites, Ordonite Processors, and Vile Bounties, the following will analyze in detail the most worthwhile experience farming strategies in the current version.

Older Methods

The following will analyze the limitations and shortcomings of the established experience farming areas Splashzone and Ordonite Processors.

Splashzone

Of all the experience farming methods tested, Splashzone ranked last in efficiency. While this update slightly increased the experience gained in Splashzone, it's still not a full-fledged boss unit, resulting in a significant reduction in experience gained.

Approximately 12 Splashzone skills are needed to equal the experience gained from one Vile Bounty. Calculated per hour, the experience gained from Splashzone is about 1.1 million, a vast difference compared to other methods.

The core reason for this is that Splashzone is categorized as a special unit rather than a standard boss, and its experience multiplier is independent of the patch's bonuses to bosses and elite monsters.

Even with extremely high kill efficiency, players cannot compensate for the inherently unsatisfactory experience gain by repeatedly resetting the area. Therefore, for any player whose primary goal is leveling up, Splashzone should not be used as a primary method for farming experience.

Ordonite Processor

While Ordonite Processor offers a significant improvement in experience efficiency compared to Splashzone, its main problem is its high entry cost.

Even for level 60 endgame characters, Eridium is a scarce resource for acquiring specialization points and high-level gear, making it inefficient to invest in experience farming.

From a pure experience efficiency perspective, Ordonite Processor's 1.77 million experience per hour is far lower than the top three methods discussed later. However, it must be acknowledged that this area does produce valuable Borderlands 4 Items such as Pearls and Shalashaska.

If a player's goal is to simultaneously gain experience and collect endgame gear, Ordonite Processor still has its value; but if maximizing experience is the only objective, this method should be abandoned.

Detailed Analysis of Three Efficient Experience Farming Methods

The following three methods are Drill Site, Vile Bounties, and Timekeeper. The hourly experience gained from these three methods is very similar, and the actual efficiency difference largely depends on the player's character build, gear level, and skill level.

Drill Site

Drill Site ranks third with approximately 2.01 million experience per hour. Its advantage lies in the simultaneous spawning of numerous regular monsters, elite monsters, and three boss units within the area.

Elite monsters received a fourfold experience boost after this patch, and the three bosses each provide a considerable amount of experience, resulting in a substantial total.

The efficiency of Drill Sites is highly dependent on character build. For example, Crossfire Cash is considered one of the strongest characters for farming Drill Sites in the game, capable of clearing the entire area in a brief time.

Even if a player's character isn't a top-tier Drill Site farmer, they can still achieve over 2 million experience per hour. If the player's character possesses strong area-of-effect damage and high mobility, Drill Sites are undoubtedly a highly competitive choice.

However, Drill Sites contain many exploding psychos, requiring players to constantly pay attention to positioning to avoid being instantly killed by chain explosions and disrupting their farming rhythm. Overall, Drill Sites are a high-potential, high-floor experience farming location, suitable for mid-to-late game characters with well-developed gear.

Vile Bounties

Vile Bounties ranks second with approximately 2.08 million experience per hour. However, this figure comes with an important premise: the efficiency is based on pure experience points. From a comprehensive value perspective, Vile Bounties remain the most suitable way for beginners and characters with incomplete equipment to farm experience.

The unique advantage of Vile Bounties lies in the fact that they not only provide a large amount of experience but also reward Eridium and equipment. For new characters who have just reached level 30, accumulating Eridium is one of the core needs in Endgame phase.

By farming Vile Bounties, players can accumulate a large amount of Eridium while leveling up, laying a solid foundation for specialization point learning and acquiring high-level equipment after reaching level 60.

Timekeeper

Timekeeper is at the top of the list. Since both Timekeeper's main form and its transformed form provide complete boss kill experience, the total experience gained from a complete run is equivalent to killing two regular bosses.

The regular Timekeeper run is tedious; the core of its top ranking for experience farming is using map resets to skip intermediate steps.

The specific operation process is: first kill the larger form of Timekeeper, then kill the smaller form of the main form, and then immediately jump to the edge of the map to commit suicide. After respawning and re-entering combat, players can directly face both forms without waiting for transformation animations or map traversal. This method compresses two boss kills into a brief time, significantly improving experience gain per unit of time.

Data shows that approximately three such quick kills are equivalent to the total experience gained in one Vile Bounty, while the time required to complete three kills is far less than completing one Vile Bounty. This is the fundamental reason Timekeeper method tops the efficiency charts.

The biggest limitation of Timekeeper method is whether the equipment is qualified. Players need a weapon capable of efficiently killing bosses, with Sticky Stacking currently being the easiest solution.

Whether it's a purple-quality Sticky weapon or Sticky equipment from DLC, both provide sufficient damage output during leveling.

For characters with some existing equipment, this method offers the highest experience gain. However, for new characters who have just reached level 30, lacking sufficient damage output, forcibly farming Timekeepers can actually reduce efficiency because of the excessively long kill times.

Farming Recommendations

Overall, the current Borderlands 4 experience farming ecosystem is relatively healthy - the three efficient methods are not significantly different, allowing players to choose flexibly based on their own circumstances.

For new characters who have just reached level 30, Vile Bounties is undoubtedly the best starting point. Its low barrier to entry and high overall returns help players steadily level up while accumulating gear and Eridium.

As a character's gear gradually improves, especially after acquiring a reliable Sticky weapon, players can switch to Timekeeper kills for higher pure experience efficiency. For players skilled in area-of-effect clearing builds, Drill Sites are also a highly competitive option.

However, in pursuing optimal experience, the proper acquisition and use of items is equally important.

For example, using Eridium obtained from Vile Bounties to increase specialization points, or converting Legendaries dropped by Timekeepers into economic resources, can further improve overall efficiency.

Currently, after Borderlands 4 patch, the efficiency ranking for solo experience farming is: Timekeeper kills > Vile Bounties > Drill Sites. New players should start with Vile Bounties to accumulate Borderlands 4 Items and resources, then switch to Timekeeper for maximum efficiency.

All three methods have similar efficiency and can be rotated to avoid fatigue. Proper equipment planning is closely related to experience-farming strategies; players are advised to choose flexibly based on their character and equipment to maximize experience and resource gains.

The official launch of GTA6's large-scale promotional campaign is likely just weeks away. Nearly a year has passed since the second trailer was released, and discussions about the third trailer, pre-orders, and new screenshots are rapidly heating up in the community. With May approaching, players can finally expect the next wave of official information for this highly anticipated title.

Next month's developer earnings call will be a key juncture to observe any potential changes. There have been reports of other major games delaying their releases to avoid clashing with GTA6, which indirectly confirms the industry's consensus on GTA6's market dominance.

From the historical pattern of trailer releases to the pace of the official internal testing phase, multiple dimensions point in the same direction: new information about GTA6 is truly not far off.

The Third Trailer

Looking back at the official timeline of past titles, a consistent pattern for the release of the third trailer is clearly visible. The third trailer for GTA 5 was officially unveiled on April 30, 2013, while the official announcement of the trailer was made on April 25 of the same year. Similarly, the third trailer for Red Dead Redemption 2 was proclaimed on April 30, with the actual trailer scheduled to be released the following month, May.

Based on these two clear precedents, the current date falls within a sensitive window for the release of the third trailer for GTA 6. It's worth noting that May 6th marks exactly one year since the official release of GTA 6 website and the second trailer. Considering the timeline, the likelihood of a new trailer being released in the next few weeks is quite high.

The gaming community has further analyzed the subtle patterns in the official trailer release schedule. The character trailer for GTA 5 was officially announced on Thursday, with the trailer itself released the following Tuesday.

Similarly, the third trailer for Red Dead Redemption 2 was announced on Monday, with the trailer released on Wednesday. This regular interval design suggests that the official team prefers to reserve a short period of pre-release hype for major trailers.

Based on this, any day starting April 27th could become a news point related to the third GTA 6 trailer. Of course, there's also the possibility that the official team will release the trailer without prior notice. The first trailer's premature leak caused significant public relations difficulties for the official team, and they are highly vigilant against a recurrence of leaks. Therefore, releasing a trailer without prior warning is a viable option.

Release Date Stability and Delay Risk

Regarding whether GTA 6 will be delayed again, multiple independent sources have given relatively consistent assessments.

According to reliable insiders, the official parent company has officially notified Sony and Microsoft that GTA 6 will still be released as planned within the current fiscal year, with no planned delays, and the release window is considered definite.

Furthermore, the official team recently stated that the recent hacking incident had no impact on the organization or players. This statement means that the security vulnerabilities previously worried about have not interfered with the development and marketing schedule of GTA 6. The marketing campaign is set to officially launch this summer, which in itself is a powerful signal.

A noteworthy development is the official recruitment of game testers in Bangalore, India. According to reports, these testing positions are expected to begin around April 18th.

While the official career page doesn't explicitly state that these positions are for GTA 6, given that no other major mainline titles are currently in late development, it's reasonable to infer that this testing work is directly related to GTA 6. The core task of these external testers is to stress-test the game under real-world conditions and identify potential minor issues.

It can be inferred that the core development team has already completed fixing major bugs, and the current external testing is primarily focused on finalizing minor bugs. From the perspective of the overall game development cycle, reaching this stage means that the core content is largely finalized, and the official release is not far off.

May is considered a crucial timeframe when discussing whether GTA 6 will be delayed. Some argue that if no delay announcement is made in May, the likelihood of the game progressing as planned will significantly increase.

The upcoming developer earnings call next month will be a crucial indicator of whether GTA 6 will be released on schedule. If a delay is indeed possible, this call will probably release relevant signals.

GTA 6's Market Dominance

GTA 6's impact on the entire gaming industry is already evident. According to reports, some games will postpone their releases, partly to avoid direct competition with GTA 6. While this news hasn't been officially confirmed and is only a direction being discussed internally by studios, it wouldn't surprise players if it ultimately comes true.

It's expected that in the coming months, more game developers will follow the example of Call of Duty and proactively make way for GTA 6 - this is becoming a rational business strategy.

Despite Call of Duty series consistently topping sales charts and boasting a massive mainstream player base, the new Call of Duty title has deviated from its usual November release schedule, opting for a late autumn or October release, demonstrating its apprehension about the even more significant GTA 6.

From the pre-release hype to the official launch month and for a long period afterward, GTA 6 will dominate the gaming industry's focus and user attention. Any major title with a release date close to GTA 6 will inevitably face immense pressure in terms of media buzz and player budget allocation.

GTA 6 is progressing steadily according to plan, and November 2026 release window remains stable. The third trailer is highly likely to be released in the coming weeks, and the developer's earnings call next month will be the final indicator to confirm whether a delay will occur.

From the official launch of external testing in India to other game developers proactively adjusting their release dates, all signs indicate that GTA 6's development is nearing completion, and its market dominance has already had a substantial impact on the industry. For players eagerly awaiting GTA 6, after a long wait, the moment for the real information release is fast approaching.

Borderlands 4’s first story DLC, “Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned,” was released on March 26th! Simultaneously, Borderlands 4 version 1.5 update was also released, allowing players to experience the new content even if they don’t plan to purchase the DLC.

Borderlands 4 initially faced criticism from players due to performance and stability issues. However, the developers have shown they didn’t ignore these problems but actively listened to feedback and continuously improved, bringing new performance optimizations and content updates in version 1.5.

Let’s take a look at the basic overview of the latest DLC and the major changes in version 1.5, and see if they truly optimize the player experience.

First Story Pack Released

The first story pack to launch: Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned. To experience its latest content, players need to own the pack and complete “A Lot to Process” quest in Fadefields, or create a new Vault Hunter starting at level 13.

The gameplay involves playing as a new Vault Hunter—C4SH—following Ellie into Vault of the Damned to fight terrifying cosmic monoliths. It includes a brand-new Whispering Glacier map with new quests and events; two dynamic events: Ice Fishing and Nightmare Rift; two new events: Dahl Bunker and Scav Fuel Site; two large boss battles and 16 smaller boss battles; and new enemy types.

Playing the game unlocks more Borderlands 4 items, including 3 new collectibles, 17 Legendary gear items, Classmods, 28 new cosmetic items, and 3 new Pearlescent Weapons available only in story packs.

Version 1.5, available to all players, also features significant updates and optimizations, resolving some current game issues and introducing major new changes.

Level Cap Increase

The character level cap has been increased from 50 to 60, giving players more room to upgrade their characters and accomplish more.

Shared Character Progression

Shared Character Progression system has been updated, allowing players to retain game progress across different characters. This eliminates the need for players to repeatedly explore the map with different characters, allowing all characters to share Borderlands 4 items.

Once one character completes an activity, all characters will share that activity’s progress: including collectibles, activities, SDU points, and map progress. This content is now completely consistent across different characters. This significantly saves players Borderlands 4 money, as you no longer need to repeatedly redeem items you already have for your other characters.

Bounty Pack 2 Optimizations

Targeted upgrades to Bounty Pack 2: Legend of the Stone Demon:

A Fast Travel station has been added to Cursed Mine area, and ECHO location guidance has been optimized to improve player efficiency in exploration and resource acquisition;

Bugs such as safe spots that could avoid damage during combat and characters getting stuck outside the arena have been fixed. Teammates can now restart boss battles even while in loot rooms, making resource acquisition fairer;

Another optimization has been made to issues such as abnormal enemy spawning and movement within designated areas. Some background elements have been removed and their effects optimized, making the game’s visuals more realistic and conducive to combat;

Improved issues such as accidental damage and model clipping.

Vault Cards and Challenges have also been optimized. An option to disable the progress pop-up has been added. Menu usage and challenge progress calculations have been improved. In Kill X Vile Enemies challenge, defeating Ordonite enemies no longer counts towards the challenge count, ensuring that challenge rewards are distributed correctly and players do not lose already claimed rewards.

Basic Game Improvements

Fixed frequent issues such as weapon disappearance, abnormal character models, and loading screen freezes to prevent players from losing acquired resources or purchased items due to bugs; optimized visual effects for actions like switching Heavy Weapons after using Grapple Points, and switching weapons while climbing ladders or walls; corrected inaccuracies in map objective and waypoint positioning, making resource farming smoother.

Character and Weapon Changes

This update modifies the skills of four characters: Harlowe, Rafa, Vex, and Amon, optimizing skill effects, skill bonuses, and success rates to ensure proper skill synergy and maximize skill damage.

Not only characters, but weapons have also been modified, such as Jakobs and Tediore, for a more polished gaming experience. Weapon sound effects have been optimized, with some bullet trajectory sound effects updated and shooting sounds enhanced; visually, the firing indicator has been improved, and issues such as missing projectiles and beam obstruction by rare Pearlescent items have been resolved, while ensuring that enhancement effects fully increase weapon power.

Splitscreen Fixes

Splitscreen has been fixed. After the fix: When a player exits the game on the character selection screen, other players will not lose their game progress; When the main player joins with a new game account, other players’ characters will not disappear; Only the host player can modify True Mode settings; Flipping item cards to view details will only affect the player who clicked the card; Other menus will not overlap with the pause menu when interacting with in-game objects; Sound will play correctly when a new player joins on PS5 with a new save file.

Audio & Visual Fixes:

Audio: Fade-in/fade-out effects added to audio transitions; Voice settings change immediately when a player switches configurations.

Visual: Physics effects optimized for greater realism; weapon HD display and switching effects optimized; Screen display clarity and loading screen optimized.

Photo Mode Updates

In photo mode, the visibility option has been improved. Turning visibility off now has an immediate effect, including on newly spawned creatures. Turning off player visibility will cause other effects and vehicles to disappear as well. Depth of field effects have been added, allowing NPCs to remain stationary when the game is paused. Statistics and other menu details are now hidden during the results screen for a more shareable visual effect.

UI & Menus Improvements

Fixed grammar and spelling errors, and an issue where left-clicking a character in the main menu could open the shop page. Optimized tooltips: such as skill damage values, icons, and quest log positions, ensuring all tooltips are up-to-date. Reset menu options to prevent players from changing host settings in multiplayer. Resolved an issue where skipping the opening animation disconnected the controller.

Further Optimizations to Enhance Player Experience and Drive Game Progression

To further enhance the overall player experience, this update also improves cloud save handling to prevent save file overwrite errors that could lead to the loss of hard-earned Borderlands 4 items. Game stability and performance have been optimized, and for the newly released DLC, players are now matched only with players who possess the same content, preventing exits to the main menu due to inaccessibility of DLC and impacting the game experience.

From the rich content of the new paid story DLC to the core feature upgrades that are free for all players, and the comprehensive bug fixes and experience optimizations, Borderlands 4’s 1.5 update fully responds to player needs, bringing a brand-new adventure experience to paying players while ensuring a smoother and more polished gameplay for all players. The developers also stated that they will continue to listen to feedback from the player community and continuously optimize and update the game’s content, performance, and stability to provide players with an even better experience.

Following ARC Raiders Shrouded Sky update, two new enemy types have been added: Firefly and Comet. These new enemies add new challenges for players exploring Topside.

Like other ARC enemies, Firefly and Comet patrol open areas and will attack Raiders immediately upon spotting them.

While they are considered regular or small ARC enemies, they deal significantly more damage than regular enemies. Firefly breathes fire at its target, rapidly melting shields and inflicting fire damage on Raiders, making it even more ferocious than Hornet. Comet explodes upon approaching its target, triggering a massive earthquake explosion that causes widespread blast damage.

If you’re still struggling to find or defeat Firefly and Comet, this guide will help.

How to Find and Defeat Firefly?

Fireflies do not have a fixed spawn point. It spawns randomly on almost every map, is a powerful solo attacker, and sometimes patrols alongside Wasps and Hornets, providing sustained frontline fire support. Firefly has the highest spawn rate in Hurricane map. However, due to the low visibility on this map, Firefly is the most difficult to deal with. Players looking for a challenge can choose this map.

Firefly is an Armored ARC Drone designed for close-quarters combat. It uses a gimbal-mounted flamethrower to scorch any Raiders that get too close. Therefore, engaging it in open areas is ineffective; maps with many buildings to utilize are recommended.

Buried City is probably your best choice. On this map, you’ll find many buildings near the outdoors that you can use. Even if Firefly spots you, you can hide inside a building and shoot it down.

To defeat Firefly, you must use Heavy Ammo weapons, such as Anvil or Ferro. These two ARC Raider Items have high ARC armor penetration, easily penetrating Firefly’s armor and attacking its weak points.

Flamethrower fuel tank is its weak point; you need to aim for Firefly’s weak point to make it lose balance and fall. Shooting down any two of its tanks will cause Firefly ARC to crash and be destroyed.

Some Raiders will intentionally ignite other ARC machines near them, but this requires precise timing and is entirely a gamble. After the explosion, remember to wait for the flames to extinguish before picking up items inside ARC.

Alternatively, you can use Grenades to defeat Firefly, use a Showstopper to make it crash to the ground, and then shoot to destroy it. There’s also a better method, but it’s too costly and not recommended: using a Wolfpack to instantly destroy Firefly.

Possible Loot from Firefly ARC

Below are all the items you can pick up from Firefly in ARC Raiders.

• Firefly Burner
• ARC Powercell
• Chemicals
• ARC Alloy
• Simple Gun Parts
• Synthesized Fuel
• ARC Synthetic Resin

How to Find and Defeat Comet?

Similar to Firefly ARC, Comets don’t have fixed spawn points; they spawn randomly and patrol the ground. However, unlike Firefly, Comets patrol alone.

Comets are large, rounded, and very easy to spot. They can be found in almost every map’s outdoor areas. Marano Park area on Buried City and Control Tower area on Dam Battlegrounds are particularly recommended. Additionally, Comet spawn rate is high in Hurricane map, making them easier to find.

To defeat a Comet, you’ll need to use an Anvil or IL Toro Shotgun. Once a Comet spots Raiders, it will roll towards them at high speed. Its core will rapidly charge and then explode.

As Comet begins charging, it will eventually expand its Armor Shell, exposing its internal structure and weak points. Shooting the center point before Comet explodes will destroy it. Generally, it may take one or two bullets to destroy it.

Remember, if you shoot the core to detonate Comet, you will not take any damage. However, if Comet is not destroyed before it explodes, it will trigger a shockwave explosion, causing considerable damage.

If you have a light shield equipped and both your shield value and energy are full, Shockwave will reduce your shield energy to about a quarter and your health to a similar level. Comet only has one chance to deal damage, so it will reposition itself before self-destructing to maximize damage to a group of Raiders.

After destroying Comet, you will see two lootable pieces, one of which is a core piece containing Igniter. However, if Comet explodes on its own, only one lootable piece will drop. Currently, it seems that Igniter will always drop if Comet is destroyed correctly.

Possible Loot from Comet ARC

Below are all the items you can obtain from Comet in ARC Raiders.

• ARC Alloy
• Crude Explosives
• Advanced ARC Powercell
• ARC Coolant
• ARC Thermo Lining
• Comet Igniter (only when you destroy Comet before exploding)
• Explosive Compound (only when you destroy Comet before exploding)

This concludes the guide. We hope it helps you better complete trials in ARC Raiders Shrouded Sky and obtain the items you desire.

Recently, the new map Stella Montis for ARC Raiders was released. Have you tried it yet? As a more intense PvP map, you'll need more skillful combat techniques to break through the encirclement and suppression of ARC enemies and other players, successfully acquire loot and withdrawal.

In these battles, you must use movement to approach enemies or dodge their attacks. You need to master some advanced movement techniques to assist you in combat.

Below, we will introduce some practical movement techniques, stamina-saving techniques, and skill tree point allocation to help you move, making your stamina usage more valuable and allowing you to be more flexible and unpredictable in combat.

Attack

In combat, you need to seize every opportunity to attack enemies, and movement is no exception. You can combine movement with attacks to create unexpected effects.

Dodge Roll & Attack

Dodge rolls are crucial ways to dodge enemy bullets in ARC Raiders, but they consume a lot of stamina. With full stamina, you can perform eight normal dodge rolls or four sprint dodge rolls. So how can you maximize the effectiveness of the roll?

The first method is to combine dodge rolls with shotgun auto-reload. That is, complete the shotgun auto-reload while you are dodge rolling, so you can immediately attack the enemy after the roll.

The type of shotgun isn't important; the key is to dodge roll immediately after firing. The shotgun auto-reload will occur simultaneously with your roll.

This makes the roll more than just a dodge; it becomes a preparation for your next attack, significantly increasing your mobility in combat.

The second method combines dodge with slide. This technique is suitable for areas with ample cover. The specific steps are: slide towards the enemy, fire, and immediately dodge roll behind cover.

You need fast hand speed to execute this series of actions; it must be fast enough to prevent the enemy from reacting.

Crouch And Jump & Attack

The main purpose of these two actions is to disrupt the enemy's vision, making it difficult for them to hit you. Crouch shooting is easy to understand; it involves frequently using a crouch during combat, preventing the enemy from quickly aiming at your crosshair.

Jump shooting can be used to close in on weaker enemies. You can jump and fire simultaneously. The enemy needs to constantly dodge your bullets, making it difficult to accurately hit you while you're jumping.

If you're worried that jumping will prevent you from accurately hitting enemies, you can choose semi-automatic or fully automatic firearms, such as Venator.

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Stamina

Stamina in ARC Raiders is limited, so you need to plan your stamina usage wisely and master some techniques to reduce stamina consumption, such as utilizing unlimited stamina for movement and using gliding to conserve stamina.

Infinite Stamina

You first need to know the two time periods in ARC Raiders that grant you infinite stamina. One is when your stamina is just full, giving you 3-5 seconds of infinite stamina. The other is 10-15 seconds after using Adrenaline Shot.

In actual combat, you can use these two periods to run or jump without consuming stamina. Note that during these periods, avoid using dodge rolls unless absolutely necessary, as it will immediately end the infinite stamina state.

Utilizing Sliding

Sliding in ARC Raiders is very useful; it instantly restores your stamina. So, when your stamina is depleted, try using sliding to quickly recover.

In addition, when you encounter terrain that allows you to slide in the game, try to use sliding as much as possible. It doesn't consume stamina and allows you to move a certain distance quickly.

Avoiding Fall Damage

ARC Raiders includes fall damage to make the game more realistic, which can sometimes be inconvenient, so it's generally best to avoid jumping from heights. However, here are two tips to help you avoid fall damage from small heights.

The first tip is to press crouch or dodge just before you hit the ground. If you roll after landing, congratulations, you've successfully avoided fall damage.

The timing of pressing crouch or dodge is crucial. You can watch your character's feet and press it at the very moment before impact. Pressing it too early or too late will result in failure.

The second tip is to use vaulting. Unlike the previous tip, you need to jump at the edge of the potential fall and trigger vaulting. If the vaulting animation appears, it means you can land safely without damage. If there is no vaulting animation, then you should immediately use the first technique to avoid the fall damage.

Both techniques require practice to master. Once mastered, they'll allow for easier evacuation togother with your acquired ARC Raiders Items.

Setting Up Your Skill Tree

You can customize your skill tree based on your movement habits or the terrain of each game, but there are a few skills you must pay attention to. They are very practical and can significantly improve your movement.

• Marathon Runner: This skill reduces the stamina cost of movement, meaning you can travel a greater distance with the same amount of stamina.
• Youthful Lungs: This skill increases your maximum stamina. It's basically a must-have, greatly increasing your skill ceiling and giving you more options in combat.
• Slip and Slide: This skill is specifically for gliding, increasing gliding distance and speed. It makes your gliding smoother and improves your movement efficiency.

Choosing Equipment And Potions

To acquire more high-quality loot and successfully extract in ARC Raiders matches, you must prepare some suitable ARC Raiders items to complement your actions.

Regarding firearms, for even better execution, you can choose to carry a shotgun and a semi-automatic weapon, such as Il Toro. This gun has automatic reloading and can be used in conjunction with dodge maneuvers.

Regarding potions, besides the essential health regeneration potion, two other potions are also crucial.

One is Li'l Smoke Grenade. After use combined with the aforementioned movement techniques, it can greatly increase your chances of a safe extraction, so it's best to carry some every game.

The other is Adrenaline Shot. It can be very useful, whether it helps with map traversal or restoring stamina for counterattacks during combat.

These movement-related tips in ARC Raiders are worth practicing and applying in actual gameplay. Hopefully, these will help you acquire more loot and make a perfect extraction in the game.

Since its release, CoD Black Ops 7 has garnered immense attention from thrill-seeking shooter players. While many game modes from previous Call of Duty titles have been included, BO7 also features some entirely new modes and settings.

Among these, the newly added Endgame mode is currently one of the most popular. To attract more players, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 has eliminated the tedious campaign-gating. No missions need to be completed; all players can directly experience this mode starting November 21st.

If you're unfamiliar with this new mode, I'll introduce it to you. Hopefully, this will help you have a better gaming experience in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7.

Endgame Mode

CoD Black Ops 7 Endgame mode incorporates elements popular with Warzone and Zombies modes, but it's a purely PvE cooperative player mode.

At the start of the challenge, players are dropped directly into the air above Avalon. You need to choose a suitable landing spot and land safely. After that, you will need to team up with other players to complete objectives, improve your strength, and engage in fierce battles with enemies.

It's worth noting that Avalon has four areas of varying difficulty. You'll need to ensure sufficient survival space and safe evacuation within these areas to maintain your current gear and combat level. This is essential for continuously challenge higher difficulty levels.

Undoubtedly, this new cooperative mode adds new content and vitality to the traditional CoD multiplayer game mode.

Previously, to access CoD Black Ops 7 Endgame mode, players needed to complete 11 campaign missions or meet players with challenge permissions. Fortunately, starting November 21st, players can freely team up to explore.

Features

Based on player feedback across various platforms, Endgame mode has received mixed reviews, which is closely related to players' individual adventure preferences.

Many players find the initial stages of this mode relatively monotonous and repetitive, which is why some players are not interested in it. They prefer to immerse themselves in Zombies mode for surprises or Multiplayer mode for battles.

However, as players' combat levels increase, they will unlock more challenging content, culminating in a highly challenging final battle in CoD Black Ops 7.

Furthermore, the risk mechanics of Endgame mode require players to be extremely cautious during their adventures. If the player's character dies or fails to evacuate in time, their combat level will reset to zero, requiring a restart.

This all-or-nothing mechanism keeps players who enjoy this type of adventure investing time and effort into this mode.

Compensation

For players who want to directly try CoD BO7 Endgame mode, being able to play immediately is certainly good news. However, it's less friendly to players who have already unlocked the content.

Fortunately, the developers have some remedial measures to ensure that players who have unlocked Endgame mode do not feel their rights have been harmed by the adjustments to the game mechanics.

For players who unlock Endgame, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will offer additional rewards to compensate for their time and effort:

• 3 x 1-hour double level XP tokens
• 3 x 1-hour double weapon XP tokens
• 3 x 1-hour double battle pass XP tokens
• 3 x Perkaholic Gobblegums

These rewards are substantial and can be used before playing multiplayer games or CoD Black Ops 7 Bot Lobbies challenge, providing an extra boost in matches and making it easier to level up, upgrade weapons, and battle pass in-game.

In addition to the above rewards, players will also receive unique rewards unlocked in Co-Op Campaign, Global XP, an exclusive Camo track, and more:

• Irides One M15 MOD 0 Blueprint
• Phantom Shadow SK Blueprint
• Razorfire Vertex Ryden 45K Blueprint
• Grounded Mason Operator Skin
• 55,000 XP and more rewards

While unlocking Endgame mode after only one week of release might not seem like part of the official plan. Regardless, starting November 21st, all CoD Black Ops 7 players will be able to directly experience this brand-new Endgame mode and gradually progress through the most challenging adventure.

Step into the world of CoD Black Ops 7 now and experience this richly designed mode.

In Arc Raiders, every raider strives to survive in the surface world, scavenging various materials to strengthen their character and base. These materials not only affect your win rate against ARC enemies, but more importantly, they are essential resources for crafting various weapons and equipment.

Normally, we can obtain various materials by defeating enemies and looting their corpses, but these materials are usually junk, making it difficult to craft high-level weapons. Therefore, if you want to craft some key items, then aiming for those rare materials instead of focusing on clearing out the small monsters on the ground is what you need to do right now.

Among these, Steel Springs, as an essential item for completing Expedition Project in Arc Raiders, and also a necessary material for crafting Torrente I and other weapons and equipment, are rare items that countless players yearn to find.

However, their rarity also means that finding these Steel Springs is difficult. If you don't want to be bogged down in endless exploration and regrets, then you can't miss this guide. We're here to share how to find Steel Spring in the game and help you replenish your supplies!

Steel Spring Locations

Arc Raiders provides several locations where players can find Steel Spring. Due to its properties, Steel Spring is usually found in industrial areas, and while it occasionally drops in other locations, the probability is relatively low. You have a chance to find a large amount of this resource in the following areas:

• Dam Battlegrounds: Power Generation Complex & Water Treatment
• Spaceport: Vehicle Maintenance
• The Blue Gate: Warehouse

Among these locations, Power Generation Complex and Water Treatment provide a stable supply of Steel Spring. However, if you just want to quickly loot resources and make a successful extraction, then we recommend prioritizing Water Treatment, as it's cramped but has a wealth of resources, allowing you to quickly scavenge and leave before the enemy arrives.

In comparison, the basement in Power Generation Complex offers a larger space, hiding not only a large amount of Steel Spring but also a wealth of other materials, making it definitely worth your time to cultivate. However, the hidden PvP and ARC threats here shouldn't be underestimated. If you're confident in your skills, then come and give it a try!

Overall, since Dam Battlegrounds has many industrial buildings, each containing 1-2 Steel Sprin spawns and drops, Dam Battlegrounds is definitely not to be missed if you need to stockpile Steel Sprin.

In addition, if you want to reduce the difficulty of collecting Steel Sprin, Warehouse on The Blue Gate is your best choice. Because industrial materials constantly spawn here, the probability of finding Steel Sprin is quite high.

However, be aware that besides Warehouse, a few small points of interest, and the tunnels, The Blue Gate doesn't have many industrial locations. So if you only want to collect industrial materials, be careful not to go empty-handed to maximize your collection efficiency.

How To Obtain Steel Spring?

Exchange It For Seeds At Celeste

As everyone knows, seeds are a core resource in Arc Raiders, with a wide range of uses, including trading with merchants and crafting items or other upgrades.

Therefore, besides collecting Steel Spring through map exploration and quests, if you don't want to waste time and have sufficient resources, the simplest and most direct way is to directly exchange six seeds at Celeste's shop. However, note that there is a daily limit of ten exchanges!

Disassembling Industrial Items

In Arc Raiders, most of the equipment and supplies players collect are stored in their inventory. However, not all Arc Raiders items are used, inevitably leading to a lot of junk. Therefore, if you have excess industrial items, you can disassemble them into Steel Spring. Examples include:

• Cooling Coil
• Mod Components
• Advanced Mechanical Components
• Rusted Tools
• Spring Cushion
• Ruined Accordion

Note that because of the rarity of Steel Spring, while you can recycle these items outside of raids for disassembly, there's a chance you won't get Steel Spring while recycling them inside the raid. Therefore, to be on the safe side, if you have ample inventory space and no weight concerns, it's recommended to return to Speranza before proceeding.

These are common ways for players to obtain Steel Spring in Arc Raiders. If you have enough time, you can focus on the locations mentioned above where Steel Spring spawns in large quantities and collect this material by exploring the map. Of course, if you're short on time, you can also try obtaining Steel Spring by exchanging it with merchants or by dismantling items. Hope this guide is helpful!

Have you tried EA FC 26's offline Career Mode? Were you annoyed by AI's bizarre actions? If so, then FC 26 Patch 1.1.3 update will make you happy.

This update primarily optimizes the behavior of AI opponents. FIFA 26 aims to create a more natural and realistic offline match mode. Let's take a closer look at the contents of v1.1.3.

AI Opponent Optimization

If you've played FC 26's AI mode before, you've probably felt the same way. AI ​​opponents' movements are very rigid; after a few rounds, you can completely predict their next move. AI ​​mode offers no opportunity to hone your skills.

Due to widespread player dissatisfaction with this issue, the game developers have decided to optimize AI ​​opponent behavior. Patch 1.1.3 improves the passing, dribbling, and defensive actions of AI opponents. It enhances their passing reaction speed and dribbling turn speed, increasing defensive initiative.

These changes will apply to AI opponents in all modes. This means that whether you choose Authentic or Competitive game modes, you'll need to be appropriately vigilant against more agile and unpredictable AI opponents.

This is also good news for players who enjoy honing their skills. You can choose to quickly improve your skills by playing against AI before participating in real-time matches to earn more FC 26 Coins.

Controlled Sprint Dribbling Revert

A recent Live Tuning incident resulted in a nerf to Controlled Sprint Dribbling, specifically a reduction in dribbling speed. This reduction had a significant negative impact, even making Competitive mode difficult, leading to considerable player dissatisfaction.

FC 26 has officially responded, stating that the speed of Controlled Sprint Dribbling will be reverted promptly. A notification will be released in-game immediately after the adjustment, and players only need to log back in to revert.

Also Read: EA FC 26 Ultimate Scream Best Player Picks For Each Position To Strengthen Your Team

Future Outlook

You may have noticed that recent FC 26 updates have focused on improving the player experience, such as the new target tracking optimization in v1.1.0, game stability fixes in v1.1.1, and disconnection issues in v1.1.2.

EA Sports seems to prefer addressing player feedback through small patch updates. They've also stated they'll continue to monitor player feedback. Therefore, we can speculate that FC 26 will continue to be adjusted and improved for a smoother gaming experience.

EA FC 26's proactive approach to problem-solving is truly commendable. This recent adjustment to AI opponents was based on player feedback, clearly identifying player needs before making detailed adjustments.

This is a great sign, indicating that our suggestions are being taken seriously. Once the new AI opponents are released, you can try them out yourself and see if there are any areas for further optimization. We can definitely expect EA Sports FC 26 to become even better!