Arc Raiders just received its first patch of 2026, and it makes some very necessary changes to the way this controversial throwable item works

Date:
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 10:11:35 +0000

Description:
The most controversial Arc Raiders throwable weapon just got nerfed. Heres everything thats changed as part of Update 1.11.0.

FULL STORY

Arc Raiders just received its first balancing update of 2026. Update 1.11.0
is now live across all platforms, and primarily makes changes to Trigger
'Nades and the Kettle.

Trigger 'Nades had been a major point of contention for the Arc Raiders community as of late, with many believing them to be too powerful in PvP.
Now, Trigger 'Nades are less powerful, as detailed in a recent Arc Raiders
blog post :

"This nerf aims to make it less usable as a trigger-in-air grenade, whilst keeping its usefulness as a sticky bomb. Damage falloff has been rebalanced
to concentrate the damage closer to the center of the explosion, and deal
less damage further away."

The post continues: "The delay between triggering the grenade and it
detonating has been increased from 0.7s to 1.5s, giving players more time to react, and making it harder to time the detonation in air."

The Kettle weapon has also seen a slight nerf, though it's unlikely to affect most players. The fire rate has dropped from 600 to 450, aiming to counter PC players who were using macros to fire the weapon at impossibly high speeds:

"Reduced fire rate from 600 to 450. The previous fire rate was only realistically reachable by players using macros, which creates an unfair dynamic that favours using 3rd party software."

A new cosmetic set called the Abyss has been added to the Store as well. It's got a diving theme, with flippers and a tight-fitting helmet. Finally, a key card exploit has been patched out, and lighting has been lowered in some
areas of Stella Montis.

Arc Raiders is available now on PS5 , Xbox Series X |S, and PC. The Cold
Snap update just ended, finishing off the Flickering Flames event and the Expedition Departure Window.

If you logged into Arc Raiders anytime between launch and January 13, 2026,
you can claim a free Golden Raider Tool . Make sure to check whether you're eligible next time you play.

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Link to news story: https://www.techradar.com/gaming/arc-raiders-just-received-its-first-patch-of- 2026-and-it-makes-some-very-necessary-changes-to-the-way-this-controversial-th rowable-item-works

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