The first major community event in Arc Raiders has been significantly adjusted mere hours after its launch, as players progressed through it much faster than anticipated. Developers at Embark Studios raised the requirements to unlock the new Stella Montis area, aiming to extend the experience for the global playerbase. Contributions of basic resources like fabric and plastic were key to the rapid early progress.
Event Overview
Arc Raiders, the extraction shooter from Embark Studios, launched its inaugural community unlock event shortly after the game's release. The event encourages players to donate resources to collectively unlock Stella Montis, a new explorable map area. However, the community's enthusiasm led to unexpectedly quick advancement, prompting a swift adjustment by the developers.
Community manager Ossen addressed the change on the official Arc Raiders Discord server: "You have been progressing the unlock event much faster than we anticipated. We had no idea all of you would be so altruistic for the Stella Montis cause, and you are donating so much more than we could imagine. We want this event to be experienced by Raiders all over the world and therefore we are raising the bar to unlock Stella Montis expecting you to surprise us again."
Key Changes and Player Impact
Eurogamer confirmed the substantial modification, noting the progress bar had reached at least 8 percent completion before dropping to around 1 percent. This reset ensures players have more time to participate, with the event now expected to last several days. Basic resources such as fabric and plastic, which are easily gathered via the in-game resource chicken Nugget, fueled the initial surge. Many players had amassed hundreds of these items, allowing generous contributions.
Participants earn merit points for donations, redeemable for undisclosed rewards upon completion. The adjustment highlights the game's popularity and the developers' intent to foster prolonged community engagement without rushing the unlock.