ARC Raiders fans agree what they want next in the game, and it’s a perfect gift for animal lovers

ARC Raiders has witnessed plenty of unique in-game additions from Embark over the last three months, and the community has one more suggestion for the developer: an alternative for everyone’s beloved rooster, Scrappy.

So far, most of the additions to the game have been new cosmetics, maps, and map conditions. While the visual goodies have been mostly about character outfits and accessories, a significant chunk of the community feels that a different pet companion would be nice.

A new pet could be ARC Raiders’ players’ next major request

As of writing, Embark has remained tight-lipped about the upcoming updates. Though we’re not aware of any current plans around customization for Scrappy the rooster, the community wants more options. An enterprising Reddit user shared a mockup showing what the companion screen could look like in the future, and the feedback was enthusiastic.

The concept art features a fluffy orange cat named Ginger. Since it was posted on Jan. 21, this image has spurred a number of similar ideas from players featuring multitudes of various species. So what does the community want? Here are a few of the animals and birds doing the rounds in the comments.

• Birds like magpies and ravens, specifically for their roles in different lore and folk tales
• Trash pandas (raccoons)
• Different types of dogs and cats

Whether it’s the upvotes on the thread or the overwhelming number of replies, the ARC Raiders community is definitely on board with a customizable pet. Given how much I love animals, this would be an excellent feature for someone like me. Adding new animals as cosmetics can be a brilliant way for the developers to earn a few extra bucks from microtransactions without adding anything that can be considered pay-to-win.

Alternatively, we can have custom skins just like the outfits that we already have. While the number of pet companions, aka Scrappy, remains the same, it will no longer just be a rooster. Instead, it could be a cat, a dog, or any other design that Embark could think of. The potential is truly endless, and the designs could also be based around specific seasonal themes.

The question is, will Embark consider such a request? There’s always a chance. The current priority, I suppose, will be towards adding more in-game content like maps and quests. We received Stella Montis back in November, followed by Cold Snap in December. The next update, when it happens, could be a new map. But who can say no to a surprise new companion?

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