Arc Raiders loot nerf: Headwinds patch slows first-item looting, dev confirms it was intentional
TL;DR
The Headwinds update for Arc Raiders nerfed looting speed by delaying the first loot item; Embark Studios later confirmed the change was intentional, noting it wasn’t listed in patch notes, which has caused community confusion. Looting speed with Looter's Instincts remains faster than for players without the skill.
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