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The phenomenon of friendly PVE lobbies disappearing in ARC Raiders is primarily due to a sharp decline in player count and the limitations of the Aggressive-Based Matchmaking (ABMM) system. In the past, with a vast player pool, ABMM effectively matched PVE-oriented players. However, with the current reduced player numbers, lobbies increasingly mix PVE and PVP players. This unintentionally triggers PVP situations and has become a major cause of the hostile play environment. Additionally, issues like item duplication, cheating, and a lack of updates also contribute to player attrition. Key Points: 1. Increased inefficiency of the ABMM system due to a decrease in player count. 2. Creation of a hostile environment due to an increase in mixed PVE and PVP player lobbies. 3. Cheating and lack of updates accelerate player departure.

Several measures can be considered to improve the PVE lobby environment in ARC Raiders. The most fundamental solution is to increase the reduced player count. However, in the short term, it's crucial to provide an environment where PVE players can enjoy the game safely by introducing a dedicated PVE mode. Furthermore, similar to the system operated in the Chinese version, introducing a system where players who want to engage in PVP clearly indicate it can prevent unintentional PVP situations and increase predictability among players. These measures will contribute to fostering an atmosphere where players can confidently participate and cooperate in the game. Key Points: 1. Providing a safe gaming environment through the introduction of a dedicated PVE mode. 2. Increasing predictability by introducing a PVP intention indication system. 3. Parallel efforts to fundamentally improve the game to increase player count.

'Expired Pasta' is a unique recovery item found in ARC Raiders, discoverable in kitchens, trash cans, and blue cases in commercial and residential areas. When used, it restores 15 HP in just 1 second and can be carried in stacks of up to 15, making it highly portable. Its biggest advantage is that it makes no sound when used, allowing for stealthy HP recovery without revealing your position to enemies. This offers a strategic advantage compared to other noisy recovery items like Vita Spray, Vita Shot, and Bandages. Especially when used with a smoke grenade, you can recover HP unnoticed by enemies and seize opportunities for a counter-attack. Key Points: 1. Stealthy HP Recovery: No sound during recovery, preventing detection by enemies. 2. Excellent Portability and Efficiency: Can carry up to 15 per stack, fast recovery speed. 3. Strategic Use: Can create opportunities for counter-attacks when combined with smoke grenades.

The shift from skill points to blueprints and Raider Tokens starting from ARC Raiders' 4th season is an attempt to improve the gameplay experience through changes in the reward system. Blueprints are items needed to start new adventures and are given at the start of a character's journey after the season ends. Raider Tokens are permanent currency used to purchase cosmetic items. These changes encourage players to enjoy season challenges without the burden of acquiring skill points and focus on obtaining new equipment sets and customizing their appearance. Additionally, up to 5 unobtained skill points from previous seasons can be recovered, and continuous season participation offers bonus rewards like experience and scrap. Key Points: 1. Reward System Overhaul: Blueprints and Raider Tokens are given instead of skill points. 2. Player Motivation: Encourages focus on new equipment and cosmetic customization. 3. Additional Benefits: Recovery of previous season's skill points and bonuses for continuous season participation.

In ARC Raiders' 4th season, completing season challenges rewards 'Blueprints' and 'Raider Tokens' instead of skill points. Season challenges must be undertaken by logging into the game and pressing 'Participate in Season' during the season period (July 7th - July 21st). Season challenge rewards are determined by the total damage dealt, with rewards distributed at damage thresholds of 5,000 / 10,000 / 30,000 / 50,000 / 100,000. Both PvE and PvP activities contribute to the damage dealt, and it's calculated regardless of extraction. Blueprints are given at the start of the character's journey after the season ends, and Raider Tokens can be permanently acquired in batches of 150 upon reaching each objective. The blueprints and tokens for this season will not carry over to the next. Key Points: 1. Acquisition Method: Blueprints and Raider Tokens are awarded upon completion of season challenges. 2. Reward Criteria: Graded rewards based on total damage dealt (up to 100,000 damage). 3. Reward Features: Blueprints are awarded post-season, Raider Tokens can be permanently acquired.

The ARC Raiders 4th season update includes inventory slot expansion and bonuses for continuous season participation. Upon completing the season, the first stage of the 'Zenith' outfit set will be unlocked, and inventory slots will be expanded by 12. This is planned to expand up to 60 slots by the 5th season, after which inventory expansion will cease. Furthermore, continuous season participation offers various bonuses such as experience, scrap, and repair costs, up to 3 tiers. Bonuses for material recovery and increased repair costs apply up to tier 3. If a season is skipped, the bonuses for that period will be deactivated but can be reactivated in the next season. Key Points: 1. Inventory Expansion: 12 slots expanded in the 4th season, planned expansion up to 60 by the 5th season. 2. Continuous Season Bonuses: Up to 3 tiers of benefits including experience, scrap, and repair costs. 3. Bonus Persistence: Maintained with season participation, deactivated upon skipping but can be reactivated.