Arc Raiders’ balance discussions have intensified as players push back on the lethality of Trigger Nades. In a post on the official Arc Raiders Discord, Embark Studios said the team is looking into nerfs for Trigger Nades among other items and urged players to watch for future game announcements.
Specifics remain scarce, and it is not yet clear whether any nerf would weaken Trigger Nades against human opponents only or also against Arc NPCs. The post notes that changes are under consideration, but there is no timeline. "The team's looking into some nerfs, including trigger nades, keep an eye on game announcements for updates."
Trigger Nades are a common tool for raiders, capable of taking down foes at range and disrupting extraction plays. The community anecdotes describe situations such as an extraction at Swamp Extraction in Dam Battlegrounds where a raider planted a couple of Trigger Nades on the call button, triggering deaths as others approached.
Reaction from players has been cautious, with most agreeing nerfs may be warranted but hoping for careful tuning that preserves tense raiding without making arcs unduly dangerous. PCGamer’s coverage notes that, to date, no patch date or full details have been released following the Discord post.
Until official patch notes arrive, the best course for players is to monitor announcements on the game’s channels and prepare for a shift in how Trigger Nades are used in future matches.