What changed in ARC Raiders in 2026

Update 2.5.0 added orange and black-and-white variants of the Vanguard Set.

Fixed a bug that could turn players invisible after leaving the Ballistic Gondola.

The update added Ukrainian as a supported language.

The hotfix prevents entry to the Seed Vault extract while it is closed.

The hotfix addressed several causes of crashes on Xbox.

The hotfix removed several invisible collision barriers in residential buildings.

Fixed a bug that showed the default appearance when another Raider Tool skin was equipped.

Update 2.4.0 added the Dead Eye Set.

A thrown Firefly Burner now starts a fire trail on impact and explodes about three seconds later.

The Advanced Camera added Color Push and Black & White filters. Basic Camera selfies have less depth-of-field blur.

The new player project lets Raiders honor the fallen in Speranza.

Heavy Shield base charge increased from 80 to 90.

The Frigate gained clearer hatches and audio feedback for puzzle progress. Pings near the Frigate now mark exact locations, and Raiders can ping it at range as it enters.

Several weapon blueprints can drop in any major map condition. The Emperor Key blueprint became less common in Redirection pods, which can also contain ARC parts and high-tier loot.

Tethers now affect swinging players. Grappling fixes address extreme launches, reattachment to destroyed ARC debris, and reeling around geometry.

Flame Spray damage increased from 10 to 13 per second and durability drain fell by half. The spray can no longer pass through walls.

Higher-tier rewards are more likely deeper inside the Emperor and Frigate, while containers near the Emperor entrance have lower-tier rewards.

Update 2.3.0 added the Noxious Set.

Embark closed out-of-bounds routes and Frigate geometry exploits, fixed gondola extraction collision, and adjusted unfair compactor kill zones.

Players can use the shot at full stamina. A second shot refreshes the duration without stacking the effect.

Moving platforms inside the Emperor synchronize more reliably.

The patch fixed Raiders being ejected from falling cargo and corrected where landing crush and thruster heat could hurt riders.

Hydra attacks spread across targets more reliably and had increased base damage. The patch also improved close-range targeting.

Fixed broken weapon animations after switching away from a thrown Grappling Hook and smoothed the aim and movement animations.

The temporary PvE matchmaking test concluded and the team opened feedback.

ARC enemies now react when players interact with Gondola Transceivers.

Store Update 2.2.0 added the Wreck Set.

Hotfix 2.1.1 fixed ways to access locked rooms and duplicate items.

The October 13–20 test let players choose PvE matchmaking with no player damage, lower loot value, and some major map conditions unavailable. Standard PvPvE matchmaking remained available.

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New weapons and gadgets introduced in the Frozen Trail update.

Introducing a new map, new ARC enemies, the colossal ARC Frigate, and more.

Players can now customize their Raider Outposts.

New player progression features including a reworked skill tree and Reward Pass system.

Known teaming groups are now kept apart in matchmaking, reducing spoiled raids significantly.

All accounts caught using cheats will now receive permanent bans without warnings.

Implementation of hardware bans to prevent repeat offenders from using the same system.

Enhanced cheat detection systems using kernel-level protection and machine-learning models.

Added Blue Silver and Green Wood variants for the Misthorn Set, automatically granted to existing owners.

Frozen Trail DLC is set to arrive on Thursday, October 8th.

Changed Skill Point assignment to hold-to-assign by default in the Skill Tree.

Addressed a frequent crash on PS5 related to the physics engine.

Fixed an issue where keyboard input could stop working after launching unfocused or returning from background.

Door blockers will no longer create a copy of their mesh on the opposite side from the direction they are applied.

Fixed a rare crash that could occur during server shutdown.

Ongoing updates and improvements to Fair Play initiatives, including ban waves for bot-like behavior.

Fixed an Xbox issue that could cause resource conflicts.

Improved stability when opening the Inventory screen.

Fixed an issue where swapping or splitting items could place them into incompatible containers.

Fixed an issue where objects in the world displayed incorrect colors, restoring their intended appearance.

The Expedition Project button now indicates when an Expedition is paused after the cutoff date.

Fixed an issue where item tooltips in the inventory could keep data from previous screens, increasing memory use over time.

Fixed an issue where doors could become out of sync, appearing open to the player while actually being closed.

Fixed an issue where lighting in Buried City could appear overly dark or missing.

Fixed visual issues that could appear while traversing Riven Tides.

Fixed an issue where the Rawhide outfit’s headgear would remain on when toggled off in Customization.

Improved crash detection & diagnostics tools.

Addressed the issue causing infinite looping at the end of rounds.

Final week to participate in Trials Season 5, ending September 22, with opportunities to earn the Scorta Set.

Added Black and Green Camo variants for the Boonie Set in the store.

Fixed an issue where some distance based map markers didn't appear correctly.

The UI indicator showing the current weight of your loadout is now updated directly when dropping parts of a stack.

Landing on moving surfaces will now make you follow that surface when landing.

Fixed an issue where ARC Turbine mines could not be pinged.

Upgraded Unreal Engine from 5.3 to 5.7.

The Boonie outfit will be available from September 15th.

Community designed duckies are now available in Bird City.

Added visual tweaks to selected nodes in the Skill Tree.

Cred will expire with the Frozen Trail update, so players should spend any remaining Cred before October 8.

Fixed cases where a squad could become stuck after a squadmate signed out and rejoined.

Fixed an issue where voice chat did not work when Raider Voice was enabled.

Fixed a crash that could occur when rapidly pressing certain keys during gameplay.

Reduced weapon sway for Aphelion to improve aiming stability.

Starting an Expedition no longer resets your quests by default.

Fixed an issue where the Matriarch’s stomp could damage players through tall cover.

Snitch Scanners will now spawn ARC similarly to the regular Snitch, but with a lower chance for stronger ARC.

Fixed an issue where the Equalizer could play its firing sound effect when holstering.

You can now rebind quick item cycling separately from the quick-use wheel.

The pick up prompt will now show 'loadout full' while trying to pick up an item with a full inventory.

Improved matchmaking error messaging for clearer explanations.

Fixed a crash on PS5 that could occur shortly after starting a session.

The stunning Static Set is now available in the store.

Temporary removal of the Static and Cavalier sets from the store and customization screens for adjustments.

Shotgun Parts will no longer be available in Ermal's shop.

The ARC Raiders team will be at Gamescom from August 26 to 30.

Submissions for the Wasp Week Community Highlights episode are open, with a chance to win the Wasp Hunter DLC set.

Participate in the Phantom Targets Event until September 06 to earn the Anomalia Outfit and other rewards.

Recommendations for securing accounts include using strong passwords and enabling two-factor authentication.

The heavy duty Roamer Set is now available in the store.

Fixed stomp attacks from the Queen and Matriarch hitting through walls or from farther away than intended.

Added the ability to rebind Quick Wheel slots.

Added spawn protection to the Surge Coil Trap to avoid affecting players as they spawn in.

The last call feature has been removed; players must sign up during the Expedition window.

The Photoelectric Cloak now works against Turbine lightning attacks and Matriarch missiles.

Polished matchmaking error messages for clarity.

Expeditions will be paused after the fifth Expedition to implement major improvements based on player feedback.

Fixed project tiles incorrectly showing 'Part X completed' on projects without parts.

Completed project quests now correctly bring you to the associated project page when pressing the 'Claim' shortcut button.

The Snitch can now call in a Rocketeer, Firefly, and Hornet duo.

The Tick Hunter Set is now available for players.

Consecutive buffs earned will persist during the pause period, ensuring no progress is lost.

The Expedition window has been extended from two weeks to three weeks.

The second part of the Phantom Targets event with the Anomalia Outfit is now live.

Fixed several crashes and made various improvements to stability.

The Dolabra, Hullcracker, and Rascal now deal damage correctly in the Practice Range.

Corrected spelling errors and updated localized text across multiple languages.

Players can choose not to reset their quest progress after each Expedition, allowing them to continue from where they left off.

Improved UI texture streaming cache for better memory efficiency and reliability.

Added a Region label on the Map selection screen, displaying your current Matchmaking region.

Fixed an issue where a zip line in Buried City couldn’t be interacted with.

Partially completed Caravans will be reset and replaced with Ermal Vouchers of equal value.

Added two new color variants for the Vulpine outfit: green/camo and black.

Deployed a small hotfix aimed at fixing a variety of crashes and errors when launching the game.

Players can wishlist the Tick Hunter Set bundle, available from August 18.

New event where players investigate strange readings and fix faulty Antennas.

Addressing issues with stomp damage going through walls and from too far away.

Two new colour variants (black and yellow) for the Volare outfit added.

Triumph Set now uses Helmet Only; Scorta Set now uses Gauntlet Off.

Drops adjusted for more consistent looting across maps.

No Headset now controls the headset on Blindspot.

Grouped projects only appear when active, fixed navigation, and corrected step display.

Corrected materials and resolved stuck spots.

Added background blur for improved readability.

Grouped related Projects together.

Clearer countdowns implemented.

Projects now unlock after playing 5 rounds.

Defending yourself no longer affects playstyle estimate during matchmaking.

Changes made across supported languages.

Names now better match actual colors.

Restored navigation for completed stages.

The Expedition Departure is happening today, marking a fresh start for players.

Two new colors for the Torpedo set (Camo & Black) added. Owners receive them automatically.

Testing adjustments to the matchmaking algorithm to improve match quality, may take longer to find matches.

Reverting automatic sign-up for players affected by the Damage Challenge issue.

Last Call will be available for players unable to sign up for Departure before the deadline.

Players are advised to check the Expedition tab for correct sign-up information.

Working on a fix for unintentional automatic sign-up after completing the 'Deal Damage' challenge.

Investigating unintended effects on Seeker Grenade projectiles due to a collision change.

Continuing to ban accounts that exploited the duplication glitch, with warnings and removals for affected players.

Added black/green and red variants for the Driftcoat outfit, automatically granted to existing owners.

Mitigated a duplication issue affecting players.

Corrected the display of Skill Points instead of Mystery Rewards for players on their fourth Expedition.

Addressed clipping issues with outfits and items.

The fourth Expedition will run from July 7th to July 21st, introducing new rewards and challenges.

Consecutive buffs are granted for completing Expeditions in a row, with caps on boosts.

Weapons dropped on the ground now display their installed mods.

Higher-value items will now show up on the shelf in the Raider Den.

Fixed an issue where the ARC Turbine would sometimes disappear right after spawning.

Players will earn Blueprints and Raider Tokens instead of Skill Points for the Expedition Challenge.

Knockback will no longer go through walls.

When picking up items, the pickup sound may not be the correct one.

The Emote Wheel now updates availability while open.

Fixed an issue where the HUD visibility option wasn't applied correctly at the start of the round.

Items that give Merits will wrongfully display a Merits icon when brought into a Raid.

Fixed an issue where the Show/Hide Tooltip option with a controller in the Logbook stopped working.

Players can earn rewards by dealing specific amounts of damage during the Expedition.

Fixed several animation issues related to weapon swapping and player actions.

Fixed various spots where players could get stuck or clip through the terrain.

Fixed an issue where the Quests tab could loop back to the 'Done' screen after claiming a reward.

Completed rollout of Denuvo Anti-Cheat for all players.

A new Trials Season will start with the opening of the Expedition window.

Removed empty placeholder tile and clarified messaging in the Scrappy Nest.

Fixed an issue where the Bog Walker Set was missing new colour variants.

Completing the fourth Expedition will unlock the first level of the new Zenith Outfit.

ARC Turbine parts will no longer drop from Couriers.

Complete Contracts in THE FINALS to unlock the Azimuth outfit and Archeologist backpack bundle in ARC Raiders.

Completing the fourth Expedition grants +12 stash space, totaling 48 extra for the 4th Expedition.

Matchmaking now tracks playstyle separately for Solo, Duo, and Trio rounds.

Introduced experimental 'No Free Loadout' requirement for Night Raid and Close Scrutiny.

Players can purchase up to five Expedition Vault Slots to store items for Expeditions.

Some PC players may experience lower FPS than usual.

Significantly increased the value of loot dropped by ARC Turbines.

Ermal has Sirena Dorata ship models in stock this week for players who need them.

Two new colour variants (Blue Frost and Camo) for the Bogwalker Set available at the shop.

The rollout of Denuvo Anti-Cheat to all players has been completed.

Resolved some instances of duplication exploits.

Knocked out players don't stop Barricade Kits from expanding after deployment.

The Rocketeer now drops Launcher Ammo instead of Heavy Ammo.

Corrected unexpected behaviors when aiming down sights that impacted aiming accuracy.

Fixed Barricade Kits not playing audio when being dismantled.

Ermal’s available offers now correctly display stack sizes, such as 'Raider Tokens x25'.

Players will no longer occasionally fall through the map when stepping on Fireballs and Pop parts.

Announcements now play correctly when calling for extraction.

Two new colour variants (black and white) added for the Macrame Set.

Introduction of a new hair style called Lob Bangs.

Ermal is updating his offers at 4am PDT, 1pm CEST.

The team is investigating reports related to crashes, performance, and connection issues.

New weekly offers from Ermal are available starting at 6:00 AM PDT.

A new Sheath Set has been added to the store.

Midnight and Crimson Frost variants added to the store. Existing owners will have them unlocked automatically.

Awareness of crashes on Xbox and FPS issues on PC since version 1.29.0. Actively investigating solutions.

Tier one price remains the same; all following levels will now cost 200,000.

Live updates will occur every three weeks, with hotfixes and store rotations weekly.

Defending yourself is now treated differently from starting a fight in matchmaking calculations.

New matchmaking system that considers players' past playstyles to create balanced lobbies.

Rounds with minimal interaction will have less influence on a player's estimated playstyle.

Changed from 10/s to 5/s

Available on June 2nd

Now more often step over obstacles, reducing unfair knockback

Focus on delivering major updates while maintaining regular live updates for bug fixing and balancing.

Expect unique behaviors and designs!

An issue causing some expeditioners to be missing skill points after departing has been identified and resolved.

The third and final update to the Patchwork outfit is available for players who departed in their Caravans.

A new store rotation introducing The Castaway Set is now live.

Testing a new kernel-level solution to enhance detection and precision against cheats.

Refinement of systems to distinguish legitimate accessibility device use from cheating.

Deployment of machine-learning models for input telemetry analysis to improve cheat detection.

Manual review of every ban appeal to ensure fairness and accuracy.

Colors are now more accurate.

Mitigated poor landing zone selection issues.

Patched some of the more frequent causes for crashes.

Fix for crossplay being toggled off on all platforms after changing the crossplay setting.

Fixed an issue that caused certain backpacks to be missing color variations.

Adjustments to durability loss on shot and when knocked out.

Build Bird Cages as part of the Avian Alarm Raider project.

Explore the new coastal Riven Tides map on the western coast of the Rust Belt.

Upgraded Intel XeSS and reduced rubber-banding.

Participate in the Last Resort event for rewards until May 25.

Aim assist now correctly targets leg joints and weak spots.

Explore the abandoned shoreline and Exodus port.

Encounter the ARC Turbine, a new enemy with unique defensive abilities.

Added progress bar and updated layout for clarity.

Discover buried loot with the new Beachcombing minor map condition.

Two new fall mitigation items to help Raiders navigate heights.

Adjustments to weapon spawn rates and durability.

Various fixes across different maps to improve gameplay.

Earn merits by collecting ship models and XP across different maps.

Upgrading weapons will now repair 25% of the weapon's max durability.

New cosmetic sets available, including the Solare and Rachetta Sets.

Store rotation will release at the same time as the next big update, Riven Tides.

Players who contributed but couldn’t complete it in time should check their inbox in-game.

The project will expire before the Riven Tides update.

Monitoring ongoing as further investigation continues.

Fixed an issue where two Trigger ’Nades would sometimes deal three times the damage when detonated next to each other.

Fixed an issue where weapons and items would fire automatically.

Fixed an issue where breach platforms could break on an Assessor when spamming the Breach & Search prompts preventing it from returning to orbit.

Fixed some instances where certain visual effects could cause crashes. We are continuing to investigate all cases that cause crashes.

Changed the movement speed for Rocketeers and Vaporizers so they don’t behave strangely while idling.

Fixed an issue that would prevent an Assessor from flying back into orbit.

Fixed an issue where some staircases were missing in Buried City.

Fixed an issue where Vaporizers would get stuck when getting close to an Assessor.

All ARC summoned by the Assessor will now correctly leave the area and despawn if they remain idle for a long time.

Fixed an issue that caused fully transparent helmet visors.

Fixed a spot in Buried city where an Assessor and a Probe could land in the same spot.

Fixed a spot on Stella Montis where players could be shot through the floor.

Pinging an Assessor in the map screen now correctly reflects the actual location.

Fixed an issue where players could get set on fire outside of the locked room in Medical Research on Stella Montis.

Fixed an issue where the weapon upgrade UI would show incorrect upgrade tiers.

Fixed some instances where the code printer could not be interacted with during Locked Gate.

Fixed an issue that would cause items to not be used as soon as possible when holding fire and swapping to them.

Fixed an issue where reconnected players would not see Assessor platforms correctly.

Fixed an issue where players could get stuck when jumping from one platform to another on an Assessor.

Fixed a shoulder swap issue where the camera would stay only on one side.

Fixed an exploit where an anvil splitter could be used without the penalty for dispersion.

Addressed a crash affecting some players.

Loot value increased based on key rarity.

Players with custom loadouts are more likely to join fresh servers.

Fixed a crash that would sometimes occur with DirectX 11.

Fixed an exploit that allowed players to walk through walls while picking up a Fuel Cell or Field Crate.

Fixed an issue where players could get stuck inside the Harvester and between destroyed ARC parts.

Damage loss from falloff increased from 40% to 50%.

Base fire-rate reduced from 43 to 38.

Base dispersion increased from 4.5 to 6.

Looping reload entry increased from 0.8s to 1s.

Pellet damage reduced from 7.5 to 7.

Total reload time increased from 4.3s to 5.7s.

Looping reload time increased from 0.5s to 0.7s.

Sell price reduced from 1000 to 200 coins.

Adjusted DPS and effectiveness at range, reduced fire-rate and reload time.

Items will be returned to players affected by last week's server issues.

Resolved issue where quest could not be completed if another player had already done it in the same raid.

Lowered drop rate of rare blueprints and raised drop rate for high tier materials in First Wave Caches on Hurricane map.

Sign up for the second wave of expeditions starting February 25th, with departure on March 1st.

Improved readability for quest-related world objects.

Item pings now appear correctly above container interaction points.

Various optimizations for smoother gameplay.

Base damage decreased to align TTK with intended use.

Fall damage now applies correctly even during knockback animations.

Reduced erratic movement of ARC parts when stuck to looted items.

Resolved issue where the achievement did not trigger as intended.

New map condition featuring violent hurricanes affecting visibility and combat strategies.

Fixed issues related to vaulting and weapon reload animations.

Reduced headshot multiplier and base damage to balance TTK.

Increased zoom when using ADS for better target visibility.

Reduced headshot multiplier and base damage to decrease TTK.

Reduced reload time and shot interval for better performance.

Adjustments made to Stitcher, Kettle, Venator, Jupiter, and Aphelion for better balance.

Fixed an issue where crafting would sometimes get cancelled.

Improved instances where players sometimes could not reconnect after disconnecting from a game.

Fixed an issue where the end of round screen would sometimes show incorrect merits, XP, and Live Event points.

Cold Snap map condition returns with frostbite damage and increased loot value on outdoor maps.

The Shared Watch Event starts today and ends on February 24, allowing players to earn merits from destroying ARC.

Fixed an issue where trials objective rewards could fail to grant at the end of a round due to a timeout.

Fixed an issue where players’ platform icons would sometimes show incorrectly.

Fixed inconsistent weapon cycling when bound to keys other than the mouse wheel.

Introduction of the Vulpine set and the Slugger set cosmetics.

Trailblazer Grenade explosions no longer deal damage through walls and deal more damage to small enemies but less to larger ones.

Fixed an issue where the match start tunnel scene sometimes wasn’t being shown.

The required Stash value for maximum rewards has been lowered to 3 million Coins.

A new system allows Raiders to reclaim missed Skill Points from the first Expedition at a discounted rate.

The Patchwork outfit receives four additional toggles and two new color options, plus a new Scrappy outfit.

Buffs include a 10% XP boost, 12% Scrappy materials boost, and a 70% Repair value increase for consecutive expeditions.

Adjusted the speed at which the first item appears when looting, addressing player concerns about slow loot appearance.

Fixed an issue where some cosmetics available through Raider Tokens were not visible if not purchased.

Fixed an issue where parts of the Ukrainian localization appeared unintentionally in the game.

Resolved a bug that reduced the rate of fire for some weapons after the previous update.

Fixed Snitches aborting calls when a Lure Grenade is thrown.

Introduction of 2 new types of Epic Augments.

New matchmaking option for players level 40 and above to join Squads queue with a +20% bonus XP.

Improved ARC traversing obstacles.

New option for mouse smoothing introduced.

Fixed issues with voice chat cutting and improved connection.

Fixed multiple containers across all maps that were not interactable.

Leaper now walks better when it loses its legs.

Added option to set party to open for friends to join seamlessly.

Added matchmaking delay option to mitigate stream sniping.

Various crash fixes implemented.

Added a new tab for free rebinding of most gamepad buttons.

Fixed issues with tracking for 'Enemy of my Enemy' and 'Hook, Line, and Sinker' achievements.

Removed an invisible wall in a nook beneath the Buried City highway.

Fixed Spotters getting stuck when following players into buildings.

Players can now dodge-roll to remove the Tick when grabbed.

New long-term project requiring players to hunt ARC for rewards, including blueprints and Raider Tokens.

New permanent map condition in Buried City with more bird traps and ziplines, increasing combat opportunities.

Fire rate reduced from 600 to 450 to prevent unfair advantage using macros.

Damage falloff adjusted to concentrate damage closer to the explosion center.

Lighting lowered in some areas to make flashlights and listening more relevant.

Detonation delay increased from 0.7s to 1.5s for better player reaction time.

Players who logged in since launch can claim the Gilded Pickaxe Raider Tool.

Fixed an exploit that allowed players to keep room keys after using them.

The highly anticipated Abyss cosmetic set is now available.