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Many in the community point out that players who favor shorter sessions typically avoid higher-risk encounters, and those players feel penalized by the change. “Massive XP nerfs are a real setback for average players who rarely take down things like Bastions; progression felt fair before,” comments another Redditor.
One thread argues that ranking up now “takes forever” unless you play constantly, suggesting the patch increases grind for casual players. Others counter that the nerf only meaningfully impacts players who frequently defeat minibosses; for most, XP from those encounters was always a small slice, and efficient XP farming still comes from searching buildings with many containers.
Some community members defend the change, saying consistent playtime will always create gaps between casual and hardcore players. “Nerfs are reasonable — people who log eight-plus hours daily will inevitably be ahead, but you don’t have to be top-ranked to enjoy the game,” writes another commenter.
Ultimately, Embark appears to be tuning Arc Raiders for long-term balance and growth; finding the right cadence of nerfs and buffs is an ongoing process. These adjustments will likely normalize over time, and future patches will continue to refine progression as the team responds to player feedback.
Source: gamesradar.com
