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ARC Raiders Update Adds Comet Enemy and Igniter Loot as Players Report Drop Bug

Developers acknowledge a bug causing misleading second loot prompts on dead Comets, with a fix planned.

Overview

  • Comet Igniters arrive with the Shrouded Sky patch and are obtained by killing and salvaging the new rolling Comet ARC before it self‑detonates.
  • If a Comet explodes on its own, it leaves parts that do not contain an Igniter, which has fueled confusion over inconsistent drops.
  • Guides recommend engaging from range with heavy weapons or explosives and targeting the exposed core; one outlet reports roughly four to five Anvil shots to secure a kill.
  • Players report finding Comets in open areas across all maps, with frequent sightings near Plaza Rosa in Buried City, on the Dam Battlegrounds, and around Spaceport.
  • Igniters are required for a Weather Monitor stage and are reported to factor into revised crafting recipes introduced in the update.