Flashpoint - Patch Notes 1.22.0
New Dolabra shotgun and Canto SMG arrive alongside the Close Scrutiny ARC Operation and a significant loot buff for locked rooms.
Key Changes
- 1Added Legendary Dolabra Energy shotgun and Rare Canto SMG
- 2Introduced 'Close Scrutiny' Map Condition and ARC Operation
- 3Increased loot value in all locked rooms based on key rarity
- 4Added Vaporizer enemy and expanded Shredders to all maps
- 5New Surge Coil deployable gadget added
- 6Loadout players now prioritized for fresh servers
- 7New High-Gain Antenna Player Project added
- 8Added Wasp Hunter and The Brigade cosmetic sets
- 9Implemented crafting improvements and console HUD toggle
All Changes
🔫Weapons & Gadgets(3)
- newDolabra: Added the Dolabra, a new Legendary Energy shotgun.
- newCanto: Added the Canto, a new Rare Medium Ammo SMG.
- newSurge Coil: Added the Surge Coil, a new Rare deployable gadget.
🌍Gameplay & World(4)
- newClose Scrutiny: Introduced the 'Close Scrutiny' Map Condition as part of a new ARC Operation.
- buffLocked Rooms: Increased loot value in all locked rooms, with rewards scaling based on key rarity.
- changeMatchmaking: Players who build their own loadout are now more likely to join fresh servers.
- buffScrappy: Added the Scrappy Feeding Boost mechanic.
🤖Enemies(2)
- newVaporizer: Added the Vaporizer as a new ARC threat.
- changeShredders: Shredders have been added to all maps in the game.
🏆Progression & Cosmetics(3)
- newHigh-Gain Antenna: Added the High-Gain Antenna Player Project.
- newWasp Hunter Set: Added the Wasp Hunter cosmetic set.
- newThe Brigade Set: Added The Brigade cosmetic set.
🛠️UI & Quality of Life(2)
- changeCrafting: Implemented various crafting improvements.
- newHUD: Added the ability to hide the HUD on console platforms.
Summary
New Content & Weapons
Arc Raiders introduces two new weapons to the arsenal: the Legendary Dolabra energy shotgun and the Rare Canto SMG. Players can also utilize the new Surge Coil deployable and progress through the High-Gain Antenna Player Project. A new map condition, 'Close Scrutiny,' has been added as part of a new ARC Operation.
Gameplay & World Changes
Enemy threats are evolving with the addition of the Vaporizer and the expansion of Shredders to all maps. Looting has become more rewarding, as locked rooms now provide increased value scaled by the rarity of the key used. Additionally, players using custom loadouts will now find themselves prioritized for fresh server instances.