Riven Tides - Patch Notes 1.26.0
Key Points:
- The game update introduces the new Riven Tides map featuring an abandoned shoreline, Exodus port, and Panorama Azzurro hotel, along with a new enemy, the ARC Turbine, and a beachcombing map condition for treasure hunting.
- Significant weapon economy changes include reduced weapon durability on spawn and usage, repair on upgrade mechanic, and adjustments to weapon durability loss to balance heavy PvP and casual playstyles.
- New items and player projects are added, including the Powered Descender gadget, Crash Mat throwable, Dockmaster’s Detector, and the Avian Alarm project, alongside new ship models and season 4 Trials sets.
- Gameplay improvements address ARC enemy behavior, loot distribution, emote system enhancements, voice chat noise suppression, and numerous bug fixes across maps, weapons, and UI for better stability and player experience.
- Known issues remain with certain quests, visual glitches, and enemy behaviors, with developers acknowledging ongoing balancing efforts for underperforming augments and plans for future fixes and content refinements.