ARC Raiders recently rolled out update 1.7.0, known as Cold Snap, and one of the most talked-about changes was the set of buffs given to the Shredder. This enemy has always been memorable—a fast, wheeled robot that barrels across maps like Speranza and punishes sloppy positioning—but it also had a reputation for behaving strangely. Players complained that it could be knocked around too easily, sometimes flying off in odd directions, while also getting stuck on corners or props. The update set out to fix those problems and make Shredders feel more consistent and threatening ARC Raiders Coins.

Before the patch, heavy hits or close-range blasts could send a Shredder bouncing away like a pinball, which often broke the tension of an encounter. Squads learned to abuse this by keeping it at a distance, turning what should have been a high-pressure fight into something closer to a gimmick. At the same time, the enemy could feel unfair in tight spaces, where awkward physics or pathing issues made it either harmless or frustratingly unkillable. Cold Snap adjusted the knockback, improved its movement and turning speed, and made its navigation smarter so it no longer gets hung up on small obstacles.

The result is an enemy that commits to the fight more cleanly. Once alerted, a Shredder now closes the gap faster and reacts more decisively, forcing players to think about cover, escape routes, and teamwork. The increase to head health also helps avoid situations where a lucky shot instantly deletes it and triggers weird behavior. Instead of relying on cheesy tactics, squads are encouraged to break parts, use gadgets intelligently, and coordinate their damage to bring it down safely.

Some players feel the changes went a bit too far, especially when running solo or with low-level gear. A faster, more aggressive Shredder can be overwhelming if you don't yet understand how to bait it or disable key components. That frustration has shown up in community discussions, with newer players arguing that the learning curve is now steeper. On the other hand, more experienced raiders point out that the Shredder is also more readable and reliable, and that smart play still counters its speed.

Viewed alongside the rest of Cold Snap, the buffs make sense. Player power has been steadily increasing through better tools, loadouts, and customization, and enemies need to keep up to stay relevant. Shredders now feel like a proper threat again rather than something to farm or exploit, especially in high-traffic areas where multiple systems overlap. They push players to adjust their weapons and gadgets, keeping raids from becoming routine.

Reactions have been mixed but largely engaged. Many veterans appreciate the renewed sense of danger and the way chases feel more grounded and intense. Casual players may struggle more at first, but the encounters also teach better habits, like positioning and knowing when to disengage. Reports of exploits have dropped since the patch, which suggests the changes solved more problems than they created ARC Raiders gear.

The Shredder buffs help reinforce what ARC Raiders is trying to be: a tense extraction shooter where mistakes matter and enemies demand respect. Adaptation is part of the experience, and with Cold Snap, the Shredder once again earns its reputation as something you don't want to underestimate.