Arc Raiders Considering ‘Skill Reset Mechanic’ After Secret Security Breach Nerf

Arc Raiders update 1.2.0 lately got here out, and it has left followers divided over a stealth nerf to Safety Breach. On the sport’s official Discord, Embark confirmed the nerf after suspicions from the neighborhood, and so they’ve said that they’re exploring the potential for a “talent reset mechanic” sooner or later for followers who’re upset concerning the downgrade.

As for why the nerf occurred, neighborhood supervisor, Embark Ossen, said they “adjusted the safety lockers as a result of they had been over-providing invaluable objects”. The neighborhood supervisor additionally said that the adjustment was “missed within the patch notes,” and that classes have been realized following suggestions from the neighborhood.

Ossen’s rationalization acquired over 300 clown emojis plus over 100 skulls and practically 200 laughing emojis. This implies the neighborhood on Discord isn’t totally thrilled, however on Reddit it appears extra cut up as some are upset concerning the nerf whereas others imagine it was obligatory however are upset it was omitted from the patch notes.

Whether or not you’re in favor of the nerf or not, some followers are fuming concerning the perk being nerfed after grinding for thus many hours to unlock it. Due to this, Embark is “exploring the potential for including a talent reset mechanic” as “Balancing is essential” and sooner or later “each overperforming and underperforming expertise might be adjusted”.

There’s no point out of when “a talent reset mechanic” may very well be added, however at the least it’s one thing Embark are exploring. The developer is frequently listening to suggestions from followers, and hopefully that is one thing that may proceed into the sport’s first full yr.

Arc Raiders has solely been out for lower than a month, but it surely has already sold over four million copies to become Nexon’s biggest ever release. Its 24-hour peak player count has also begun beating Battlefield 6 on Steam, and the devs have teased “ambitious plans” for 2026.