‘I am extremely disappointed’: Arc Raiders players are having trouble wrangling the new powered descender as some fall to a fiery death
Arc Raiders’ latest update, Riven Tides, introduced numerous new content additions that have been largely well-received by players. However, one feature has proven particularly problematic: the new powered descender gadget.
The powered descender is an epic-tier gadget intended to function as a parachute system for players jumping or falling from height. Equipped with dual thrusters, it is designed to soften landings and allow for more daring aerial maneuvers during extraction gameplay. However, players have reported significant difficulties using the gadget, with some experiencing fatal falls that result in character deaths.
The issues appear to stem from the gadget’s mechanics or user interface, which may have bugs or be counterintuitive to use. Rather than successfully cushioning descents, some players are falling to their deaths despite using the descender. This represents a notable problem with an otherwise successful update cycle for the extraction shooter. The community has expressed disappointment with the powered descender’s implementation, making it the primary point of contention in an update that has otherwise delivered positively received new arcs and patches.