Embark has announced in a dedicated blog post that it's finally addressing Arc Raiders' largely maligned (or ignored) Trials system. Trials are a rotating set of weekly challenges which task you with nabbing high scores to rank up, all in the pursuit of a unique outfit. But with bland objectives and strict schedules, it's long felt like a chore.
I've seen many players complaining that it's "ruining the game," though I wouldn't say it's quite that dire—mainly because you can ignore it.
As of Trials Season 4 on April 29 (one day after the big Riven Tides update), Embark is making a number of changes aimed at "giving all Raiders a fair chance to get stuck in and grind."
Notice anything about the starting date? Previously, Trials were unavailable during the Expedition window, but now...
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