ARC Raiders Players Want to Use the Tutorial Skin in the Rest of the Game

Thousands of ARC Raiders players have asked developer Embark Studios to add the tutorial skin to the game, and there appears to be a slight chance it could happen in the near future. ARC Raiders outfits have become one of the game’s strongest income sources, with many players willing to invest in its vintage-style cosmetics. However, as the game continues to grow in popularity, players are starting to push for specific looks to be added, with the tutorial outfit being one of the most requested examples.

Since its launch, ARC Raiders has added several new skins to the in-game shop, along with unique looks players can unlock as rewards. Nearly all of these outfits fit the game’s aesthetic, delivering a retro-futuristic vibe inspired by sci-fi shows from the 70s and 80s. That said, there is one specific outfit fans have already seen and worn at least once that looks slightly different.

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Fans Hope That the Expedition Skin Is the Tutorial One

Embark Studios has confirmed that players who complete ARC Raiders‘ first Expedition Project will receive a brand-new skin called the Patchwork Raider outfit, and many are hoping it turns out to be the same as the tutorial skin. For those unfamiliar, ARC Raiders begins with a short introductory mission that teaches players the basic mechanics. During this section, the protagonist wears a sand-blasted, threadbare outfit, complete with a scarf-like piece of fabric covering their face and dusty goggles to protect their eyes. According to players, the outfit’s popularity comes from how well it captures the scavenger look and blends seamlessly with the game’s atmosphere and lore.

ARC Raiders Fans Know What Is ‘Not’ the Patchwork Raider Skin

Several players have posted on the ARC Raiders‘ official Discord server asking about the anticipated Patchwork Raider outfit. Some users even shared datamined and leaked images, inquiring if those were the mysterious skin. However, the community managers have confirmed that at least two of these supposedly leaked images are not the Patchwork look. This has kept many fans optimistic, as it leaves the door open for the Patchwork skin to be the Dune-esque tutorial outfit.

While it is definitely possible for this skin to be added to the game at some point in the future, there are a few concerns. First, the tutorial skin does not fully match the cassette-futuristic aesthetic seen in ARC Raider‘s world design. Based on what has been shown so far, including some datamined outfits, the tutorial look stands out as one of the most unique, sharing little of the overall vibe seen in other cosmetics. This has raised questions about whether Embark Studios will overlook that mismatch and add the tutorial skin anyway. Another concern is the unreleased skin’s name, Patchwork. The title suggests an outfit made from different pieces of fabric stitched together, which may not fully align with what players see during the tutorial section of the game.

On the bright side, Embark Studios has shown a willingness to listen to its player base and has a solid track record of responding to community feedback. Recently, the studio ran a global ARC Raiders survey focused on the current maps, allowing developers to plan necessary adjustments based on player input. This suggests that even if the upcoming Patchwork Raider outfit is not the tutorial skin, the Swedish studio may indeed acknowledge the demand and add the requested look in a future update. For now, fans will have to wait for Embark Studios to reveal the Expedition skin, which may not take long, as the first Expedition window runs from December 17 to December 22. Meanwhile, players can stay engaged with the developer and use platforms like Discord to make their voices heard and show what they want to see in the future.