In reality, this is a real piece of equipment for fighter pilots, but it's mostly known to those who know how to search for information on the internet.
Embark Studios released update 1.11.0 for ARC Raiders, adding the Abyss cosmetic set. Officially, it's a «heavily armored suit designed to withstand machine impacts», costing 1,600 RD — the set also includes an emote, face style, backpack charm, and other cosmetic trinkets.
Players had been eagerly awaiting this skin since the pre-release trailers, hoping to finally get something close to the classic soldier look from a science fiction action movie. However, after the suit's release, all enthusiasm was washed away by a wave of jokes.
The main topic of discussion is the lower part of the armor. Instead of the expected massive plates or futuristic greaves, players found impressive groin protection and high leather pads on the thighs.
Despite the wave of jokes, the skin also found defenders who believe the design is quite suitable for the atmosphere of a game about astronauts and post-apocalypse. One of the most popular posts on Reddit directly asked: «For God's sake, Embark, give us the option to remove these BDSM knee pads».
Despite the wave of jokes, the skin also found defenders who believe the design is quite suitable for the atmosphere of a game about astronauts and post-apocalypse. One commentator noted that this element is a real part of the special protective suit for military and test aviation pilots, designed to protect the body from overloads that occur during sudden maneuvers, accelerations, and turns.
