A storm is coming in ARC Raiders’ new Hurricane map condition, part of the Shrouded Sky update next week

The world of ARC Raiders has the potential to be very unfriendly, depending on who or what you meet topside, and the weather is another issue to contend with in the game’s next update.

The Shrouded Sky update coming next week is introducing a new map condition: Hurricane. And yeah, that about sums it up. Wind, rain, debris, and low visibility will all be new problems to contend with, so be prepared to fight the elements along with the murderous robots.

“The climate is damaged and unpredictable, causing violent weather events across the surface,” Embark teased. “You’ve already experienced some of them, but southern Italy is about to kick up another challenge to Raiders who dare to brave the surface. Speranza has weathered storms before, but none quite like the approaching Hurricane. Citizens can hear the screeching winds from their refuge below ground; winds that batter and bruise Raiders fool-hardy enough to venture up.”

As part of the new Hurricane map condition, wind will be a factor. If you’re moving with the wind, you will get a bit of a speed boost, but if the wind is in your face, it will slow you down and also drain your stamina.

Embark says “will also behave differently in these conditions, and it may take a while to master the trajectory of thrown items like grenades,” and even different aspects like smoke, gas, or how your Raider jumps will be affected by the storm.

If you’re moving out in the open, debris will be blowing with the wind. If you get hit, your shield will glitch and spark, making you more visible to other players. Speaking of visibility, good luck, because everyone’s vision will be limited as the storm rages on.

But it’s not all bad news. First Wave Caches have also been unearthed thanks to the windy conditions, offering up a chance at some sweet loot within, if you’re ready to weather the storm while also dealing with ARC and other players.

“Use the conditions to avoid conflict or to gain the upper hand,” Embark teased. “The true masters of the Hurricane will be those who work with it, not against it.”

The Hurricane map condition launches alongside the Shrouded Sky next week, on Feb. 24.

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Slay The Spire 2 is coming soon, and its release date is closer than what you might anticipate.

Earlier on Feb. 19, Mega Crit revealed the official trailer for the game and also announced the release date. Up until now, we knew that the game would be released on early access in March. Thankfully, we have the official date, and this guide will help you keep track of the upcoming launch.

Slay The Spire 2 release countdown

Slay The Spire 2 will release in early access on Thursday, March. 5. The release date was confirmed earlier tonight, and the following countdown will expire once the game goes live.

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The countdown is based on the following timings.

• 8am PT
• 10am CT
• 11am ET
• 4pm UTC
• 5pm CET

The timings mentioned here are based on the information available on SteamDB. However, the timings are extremely likely to change before March 5. If that happens, I will duly update the changed timings on this guide.

What to expect from Slay The Spire 2

Slay The Spire 2 marks the return of the roguelike deckbuilder in a new form, as the Spire has awakened after 1,000 years and poses a new threat. Just like the Spire has evolved, so has the ability to move up the towers.

The key objective remains the same, as you have to move up the Spire by defeating different enemies with your own cards, abilities, and more. No two climbs will be the same, as you’ll have to constantly evolve your deck and strategies as per the enemies in front of you.

There’s a whole cast of returning and new characters with five different options available for you to pick from. Every character will have a unique playstyle, and you can improve them further on your run.

There’s one huge change as you no longer have to play alone. You can choose to climb the Spire on your own, or you can partner with up to three other players in the new co-op mode. Since Slay The Spire 2 will release in early access, expect to find plenty of new features that will be added down the line as future updates.

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