The Arc Raiders Shrouded Sky update is here, and Embark Studios has introduced not just new cosmetics but also a terrifying new map condition: the Hurricane. This map condition is the deadliest yet, forcing players to heavily adapt their gameplay strategies to have a chance of surviving.
If you are nervous about facing the Hurricane map condition head-on, this article features all the information you need to conquer the Hurricane and make the most of the Arc Raiders Shrouded Sky update.
How Does the Hurricane Work in Arc Raiders Shrouded Sky?
The Hurricane map condition is a dynamic weather event that brings in high-speed gusts of wind to the battlefield. Unlike the Arc Raiders Frostbite hazard, the Hurricane directly impacts gameplay mechanics with its vector-based wind physics.
The Hurricane’s directional winds apply physical force on your Raider, which drastically affects your movement speed, jump distance, and the trajectory of your Arc Raiders gadgets and utilities. This forces you to plan your movement according to the direction of the winds. While moving with the tailwinds gives you a speed boost, moving against the headwinds will bring your pace to a halt and increasingly drain your stamina.
The Hurricane also greatly reduces visibility while causing your shields to spark and glitch out due to the debris. As if this wasn’t enough, your sparking shields basically act like a beacon for other Raiders on the map, making you even more vulnerable
How to Survive the Hurricane in Arc Raiders
You will need to fundamentally shift your tactics to survive the Hurricane map condition in Arc Raiders. The first thing you need to do is plan your rotations and escapes with the wind direction whenever you can. This can give you a significant speed advantage for flanking, disengaging from fights, or even reaching quest objectives quickly. Also, never try to travel long-distance directly into a headwind unless you have no other choice.
It is also advised to run light on shields when heading into a Raid with the Hurricane map condition. Since the Hurricane will rapidly deplete your shields anyway, you are better off running a Light or Medium shield. This allows you to have some form of protection while also making sure that you don’t become a constant moving target for enemy Raiders.
You will also need to relearn your throwables to account for the Hurricane’s strong winds. You can practice throwing grenades and other utility items in windy conditions to understand their adjusted trajectories. Additionally, smoke and gas grenades will not have much utility during the Hurricane, so make sure to prioritize direct damage items like the frag grenades.
Finally, always prioritize hard cover when caught up in the Hurricane. Since your shields are highly unreliable and visibility is low, hugging buildings, formations, and dense wreckage will be your best form of protection when taking on this natural disaster.
While all of this might sound like a lot to keep in mind, you can always have a medic on your team to help you out during the Hurricane condition, and Embark has just added the new Arc Raiders Surgeon Deck to fill this exact role.
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