ARC Raiders Bettina Buff Explained (Riven Tides Patch 1.26.0)
The Riven Tides update raises Bettina damage, tightens dispersion, and doubles down on heavy ammo carry capacity.
ARC Raiders is a multiplayer extraction adventure set on a lethal future Earth overrun by mysterious mechanized threats known as ARC. Players scavenge the surface, battle machines and rival Raiders, and extract valuable loot while shaping their character and playstyle in a tense third-person experience. | Release Date: October 30, 2025 | Developer: Embark Studios | Platforms: PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox Series X/S | Genre: Extraction shooter, multiplayer extraction adventure
The Riven Tides update raises Bettina damage, tightens dispersion, and doubles down on heavy ammo carry capacity.
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