ARC Raiders players have a big problem with one gun in particular

Despite the extreme popularity of the popular extraction shooter, some have ARC Raiders players have rallied to express their disappointment with the Bettina rifle, as its effectiveness in combat doesn't seem to match its rarity. ARC Raiders made its first debut on October 30 and is currently available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and PC.

Embark Studios is constantly making changes to ARC Raidersbuff or buff weapons and items to ensure players have the most enjoyable experience possible. Patches filled with bug fixes and changes are the lifeblood of live service titles, which is especially true for those that include a PvP element. IN ARC Raiders' latest 1.3.0 patch, the developers took aim at a couple of weapons that seemed to perform a little too well. The Venator, which had gone meta, had its rate of fire reduced and its weight increased. Hullcracker was also nerfed, as explosive damage was restored after performing a little too effectively against larger ARCs. While some players lament the recent changes made to the Venator and Hullcracker in the 1.3.0 patch, others are asking Embark Studios to consider making changes to a gun they feel is underperforming.

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Arc Raiders players want a Bettina Buff

In a recent post on Reddit, moepossum1 criticized the current state of Bettina i ARC Raidersand claims that the epic rarity rifle is simply not worth the trouble. According to moepossum1, they went into a match with a fully upgraded Bettina stacked with epic mods, only to leave the match underwhelmed by the weapon's performance. In fact, they stated that they would prefer to use a Stitcher or Kettle, two of the game's common weapons that can be crafted with significantly less resources. Both guns are also readily available in the game's freeloads, making them incredibly easy to obtain.

Moepossum1 also mentioned that Bettina's durability seemed to be an issue, as it needed significant repairs after the match. Other players quickly agreed to repair the weapon after each match had proven to drain their resources ARC Raiders. Other players also mentioned that the weapon's damage seemed problematic, as its low rate of fire and heavy ammo both indicate that the epic rarity weapon should be able to take down enemies more effectively.

While there's no way of knowing how Embark Studios will respond to the community's criticism of Bettina, many players are hoping that the weapon will receive a buff at some point in the future. It's clear that the developers have listened to player feedback, as the 1.3.0 patch allowed players to decorate their rooms with ducks in ARC Raiders. Although it may seem a little silly, the feature was highly requested by the community before the patch was released. With so much content to enjoy and even more on the way, many fans are feeling optimistic about the future ARC Raiders.


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Released

30 October 2025

ESRB

Teen/violence, blood


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