Nexon announced on the 21st that it has added new merchant content to ARC Raiders and will conduct a free-to-play public test in PC bangs. This update allows players to exchange rare weapons and high-end materials for various rewards.

The new merchant, Ermal, is a member of the Wandering Delegation and offers trading content where players can exchange rare gear and high-value ARC parts for various rewards. Players level 25 and above can trade these items for cosmetics, blueprints, and radar tokens.

Additionally, Ermal provides weekly limited-time offers and quests. Players can also purchase stash capacity upgrades and an Expedition Vault, which allows for the storage of up to 5 items before participating in expedition projects.

A new weapon, the Rascal, has also been added. The Rascal is a lightweight weapon with powerful firepower, featuring damage output comparable to the Hulkracker. However, it has unique characteristics with limitations in durability and reload stability. Furthermore, the performance of the Extended Barrel attachment has been enhanced, and new lower-tier versions have been added to make them accessible to more players.

Nexon will begin the public test for PC bang services starting at 4 PM on the 21st. Users who log in with a Nexon account at a PC bang can play ARC Raiders without a separate purchase. Even after the official PC bang service launch on the 28th, players will be able to experience cross-play based on the global one-build environment.

Meanwhile, to commemorate this, Nexon is hosting the 'Kkokko’s PC Bang Special Supply Event' with various rewards. Playing ARC Raiders at a PC bang with a Nexon account grants a 10% bonus to both EXP and Kkokko materials, and players earn one lucky draw ticket for every hour of gameplay. The attendance event provides materials and consumables such as refined weapon parts and deadline mines, while completing daily sortie missions rewards players with items like radar hatch keys.

Detailed information regarding the new ARC Raiders update can be found on the official ARC Raiders website.