ARC Raiders — patch notes and updates
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| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
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| Hotfix 1.26.1 | 2026-04-30 | Hello Raiders!We’ve pushed a Hotfix to address a critical issue that turned off Crossplay, and we were able to put in a few crash fixes and a solution to a problem with some color variants on certain backpacks. We still have a few more fixes to more common crashes in the works. Fix for crossplay being toggled off on all platforms after changing the crossplay setting.We’ve patched some of the more frequent causes for crashes. We’ve fixed an issue that caused certain backpacks to be missing color variations. Thanks for the fast feedback! Keep scouring the coast! |
| Riven Tides | 2026-04-28 | The Riven Tides Update is the sixth free content update from ARC Raiders since launch, and expands the world of the Rust Belt with the new coastal Riven Tides map, new ARC Turbine, new Beachcombing minor map condition, alongside a new player event, a player project, quality of life updates and more.NEW MAP: RIVEN TIDESOn the western coast of the Rust Belt lies a stretch of deserted shoreline. This location has been abandoned twice: once during the Exodus, and once again by survivors of the First Wave, who failed to hold down the exposed settlement against ARC. From the fading resort to the towering dockyard, stake your claim and discover what |
| Riven Tides - Patch Notes Update 1.26.0 | 2026-04-28 | Raiders, Scout reports have been returning from Riven Tides. Fragments of observation logs, faded photographs, and footage of the coast have finally made their way back to Speranza. It’s now time for you to check it out for yourself. Explore the abandoned shoreline, traverse the Exodus port, and experience the lost luxury of the Panorama Azzurro hotel. This is the Rust Belt, and it’s not going to be easy. Other Raiders are already on the scent of fresh loot, and a new floating ARC machine has been seen patrolling the skies. What it’s doing, and how to counter it, is for you to find out. What’s New?Riven Tides MapBeachcombing Map ConditionNew |
| Hotfix 1.25.0 | 2026-04-21 | Hello Raiders! We're pushing a Hotfix today to solve the following issues: Fixed a PS5 crashFixed a duplication glitch We’re also moving this week’s store rotation back by one more week and we’re sorry for the delay. It will release at the same time as the next big update, so sleep with your boots on and get ready for Riven Tides! Thank you for your patience, your feedback, and your dedication. See you on the crust! //Dusty |
| Patch Notes 1.24.0 | 2026-04-14 | Raiders! Patch 1.24.0 is rolling out right now on all platforms. You will find the Nascosto Set and the Scrappy Speckled Set in the shop together with a number of fixes listed below. Please restart the game to download.Addressed several issues that could cause crashes.Fixed an issue where the Vanguard Set caused model stretching for other players.Fixed an issue that could cause players and ARC to sound quieter than intended when there’s no line of sight on Stella Montis.Fixed an issue causing blurry visuals when AMD FSR Frame Generation was enabled.Fixed an edge case where ziplines could be placed on carriables located on an edge of a ledge a |
| Hotfix 1.23.1 | 2026-04-10 | Raiders!We are pushing a hotfix right now to tackle a couple of things we've been working on:Fixed a duplication glitch.Fixed an exploit that let players reconnect to a round that they shouldn’t be able to reconnect to.Addressed some instances of crashes happening on PS5. We will continue to monitor the situation as we investigate further.No need to restart the game, you're good to go!See you topside,Ossen |
| Patch Notes 1.23.0 | 2026-04-08 | Raiders!Patch 1.23.0 is rolling out right now, please restart your game to download. You will find the Vanguard Set in the shop and the list of fixes below:ARC:Fixed an issue that caused Rocketeers to use an incorrect combat alert sound.Gameplay:Fixed an issue where two Trigger ’Nades would sometimes deal three times the damage when detonated next to each other.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 weapons and items would fire automatically.Fixed a shoulder swap issue where the camera would stay only on one side.Fixed an exploit where an anvil split |
| Hotfix 1.22.1 | 2026-04-01 | Raiders! We’ve just deployed a hotfix that addresses a crash affecting some players. An Xbox patch will follow later. Please restart your game to download! See you topside,Ossen |
| Flashpoint - Patch Notes 1.22.0 | 2026-03-31 | Attention Raiders! The hurricane subsides, but it leaves behind a host of new threats to overcome. Speranza is alive with speculation swirling around a new ARC operation, evolving enemy threats, and unexplained aerial phenomena. Tian Wen is working furiously on new combat tech, while Shani and Celeste try to get an eye in the sky. What they uncover is anyone’s guess. What’s New?Map Condition Close Scrutiny - ARC OperationARC - VaporizerLegendary Energy shotgun - DolabraRare Medium Ammo SMG - CantoRare Deployable - Surge CoilHigh-Gain Antenna Player ProjectShredders added to all mapsScrappy Feeding BoostWasp Hunter SetThe Brigade Set Patch Hig |
| Patch Notes 1.21.0 | 2026-03-24 | Raiders! Patch 1.21.0 is rolling out on all platforms. Please restart your game to download. New Raider Tool.New Backpack set.Fixed a crash that would sometimes occur with DirectX 11.Fixed an issue where players could get stuck inside the Harvester and between destroyed ARC parts.Fixed an exploit that allowed players to walk through walls while picking up a Fuel Cell or Field Crate. The team is hard at work getting the Flashpoint update ready for next week, and we’re excited for you to dive into the new content.We’ve also seen some questions about the size of our weekly patches, so to clarify: these updates are focused on smaller quality-of-l |
| Patch Notes 1.20.0 | 2026-03-17 | Raiders! Update 1.20.0 is rolling out on all platforms, please restart your game to download.Rawhide Outfit.Two new haircuts.Il Toro BalancingDev Note: This is an adjustment many of you requested. We have tuned the Il Toro to address its DPS and effectiveness at range, especially when combined with a choke. We're also making some changes so it performs more like a weapon of its rarity (less versatile at lower upgrade levels and more dependent on upgrades and mods). Most notably, fire-rate and reload time have been reduced, which will make it more important to fully utilize positioning, cover, and timing to defeat your opponents. We will of co |
| Patch Notes 1.19.0 | 2026-03-10 | Raiders!Update 1.19.0 is going live right now. Please restart your game to download.New cosmetics:Devotee Outfit Set.Two new haircuts.Fixed an issue where the sell value was displayed incorrectly in the inventory when selecting attached mods.Fixed an issue where the same item could be shown multiple times in the sell and recycle popup.Fixed an issue where the player's Coin balance could display incorrectly after selling items with durability.Fixed an issue where pressing Tab while using the Snaphook would allow players to put it in the safe pocket.Fixed an issue where players and ARC could get stuck in a doorway at the Auditorium on Stella Mo |
| Patch Notes 1.18.0 | 2026-03-03 | Raiders! There’s a new update rolling out right now. Restart your client to download.Fixed an exploit that allowed players to put weapons in a safe pocket without the Safekeeper Augment.Fixed an issue that allowed players to put the Snaphook into a safe pocket while in use.Lowered the drop rate of rare blueprints slightly and raised the drop rate for high tier materials in First Wave Caches on the Hurricane map condition.Dev note: The main reason for this change is that the First Wave Caches have been handing out a lot of blueprints, especially given how good players have been at tracking them down and looting them. To help balance that out, |
| SHROUDED SKY - Patch Notes 1.17.0 | 2026-02-24 | Attention Raiders! Violent hurricanes are sweeping topside, forcing new strategies for low-visibility combat, powerful gales, and hurtling debris. Scouts have spotted two new ARC types in the Rust Belt; we advise caution while the storm runs its course, but those who know how to read the weather will find opportunity in the chaos. What’s New?Hurricane Map ConditionTwo New ARC EnemiesThe Weather Monitoring System - Seasonal Player ProjectFree Raider DeckDam Battlegrounds Map UpdateExpedition WindowFacial Hair CustomizationRead more here: https://arcraiders.com/news/shrouded-sky-content-updatePatch HighlightsWeapon balancing for Stitcher, Kettl |
| Headwinds January Update Feedback Survey | 2026-02-23 | Raiders! We want to hear your feedback about the Headwinds January Update. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about: ExpeditionSolo vs SquadsQuestsShared Watch EventTrophy Display ProjectAnd general feedback and ideas for future updates. LINK This survey is available to players who: Are level 40+,Have not participated in previous surveys. Note the survey will be capped at 10,000 responses. |
| SHARED WATCH - Patch Notes 1.15.0 | 2026-02-10 | Raiders, What happens topside, stays topside - Raiders have to leave their grudges at the tubes. But Speranza also has a conscience. While Raider violence can’t be totally controlled, Celeste is keen to remind us why we took refuge under the dust of the Rust Belt; and that just because we live in the dirt, we don’t always have to act like it. The Shared Watch is an annual holiday that reminds us of the true enemy, by celebrating those that look out for their fellow Raiders. Tolerate, team-up, or take out some ARC - it’s all in the spirit of the Shared Watch. What’s New?SHARED WATCH This is an opportunity to team up in the fight against the ma |
| Preparing for your Second Expedition | 2026-02-05 | Raiders!It will soon be time to open up the tunnels out of Speranza and send our second wave of ambitious Raiders to new adventures beyond the Rust Belt. Raiders can sign up from February 25th and the departure will take place on March 1st. This is your opportunity to start your journey again with a new Raider and extra buffs and bonuses.Before the expedition, we want to give you all the information you need so you can prepare ahead of time.Starting off, we want to get one announcement out of the way right off the bat: we’ve heard your feedback about the required Stash value for maximum rewards being too high, and have decided to lower the re |
| Hotfix 1.13.1 | 2026-01-28 | Raiders! Yesterday’s update introduced a handful of unintended issues. We are rolling out a hotfix that addresses the most impactful ones we’ve identified so far. Xbox will be delayed but we are actively working on it and during this time, Xbox players will unfortunately not be able to cross play. FixesFixed an issue that caused unintended fire rate changes to several weapons. Dev Note: Following yesterday’s update, some weapons were affected by a bug that reduced their rate of fire. This was not an intentional change. We always aim to include all changes in our patch notes, and we appreciate you flagging this quickly. Fixed an issue where so |
| HEADWINDS - Patch Notes 1.13.0 | 2026-01-27 | Raiders,Trouble is brewing in the Rust Belt. Heavy sandstorms have been battering the surface. Flocks of birds have been spotted around Buried City, gathering around chimneys for what many assume to be nefarious reasons. And to top it all off, maverick Raiders have been spotted hunting ARC for sport, and single-handedly taking on entire squads. What’s New?Solo vs SquadsSolo vs Squads is a new matchmaking option for our experienced and highly skilled players who enjoy the PvP aspect of the game. Solo Raiders level 40 and above will get the "Solo vs Squad" toggle above matchmaking to join the Squads queue and tackle squads of Raiders head-on. W |
| Patch Notes 1.12.0 | 2026-01-20 | Hey, Raiders!The store rotation is going live now and with it a few fixes:Fixed an item duplication exploit.Fixed an ammo duplication exploit.Fixed some cases where players were able to damage others from behind geometry.Fixed various out of bounds map locations on Stella Montis. Restart your client to download. See you Topside,//Ossen |