ARC Raiders latest updates, patch notes, changelogs and announcements
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The Fourth Expedition NEW
Date: 2026-06-25 16:00:23
The fourth Expedition is almost here, and it’s bringing some exciting changes. Each Expedition we run, we learn something new and look for ways to make improvements. This time around, that means shaking things up with an updated reward structure.
Com...
Store Update 1.34.0 NEW
Date: 2026-06-23 11:02:21
Raiders!Store Update 1.34.0 is rolling out right now!This update brings the Aeronaut Set and the Short Upswept hairstyle to the store, and includes a fix for some instances of duplication exploits.As always, let us know if you run into anything unexp...
Live Update 1.33.0
Date: 2026-06-16 11:02:10
Raiders! An unlikely partnership is forming in the Rust Belt. The Nomadic Envoys have recently arrived in Speranza, bringing information gathered on their travels through the Rust Belt. Maybe they have insight on why ARC operations seem to be spreadi...
Store Update 1.32.0
Date: 2026-06-09 11:03:40
Raiders!This week we have two new colour variants (black and white) for the Macrame Set. If you already own the set, they will appear automatically. You will also find a new hair style, the Lob Bangs!Ermal is switching up his offers today at 4am PDT,...
Store Update 1.31.0
Date: 2026-06-02 11:02:05
Hello Raiders!Today's update is a Store Update, featuring the new Sheath Set! No restart is required, you can find it in the game.New week, new offers from Ermal as well! (6:00 AM PDT / 1:00 PM UTC / 3:00 PM CEST)Thank you for your continued reports ...
Store Update 1.30.0
Date: 2026-05-26 11:03:05
Raiders!
We have a little store update today with two new colour variants for the Leviathan Set at the store now, Midnight and Crimson Frost. If you already own the Leviathan Set, they will be unlocked automatically. No need to restart the game! Afte...
Notes on The Matchmaking System
Date: 2026-05-20 18:00:23
You’ve probably seen plenty of discussion about matchmaking in ARC Raiders. We’ve been reading it too - and we want to bring some clarity to what the system is trying to do, what it does in practice, and what it doesn’t do.What we strive forIn the Ru...
Patch Notes 1.29.0
Date: 2026-05-19 11:03:01
Raiders!
It seems the rumors are true. After long avoiding traveling below ground, the Nomadic Envoys have arrived in Speranza. On the hunt for valuable gear and weaponry, these mysterious members of the nomadic tribe are offering deals you can't fin...
We’re changing how we update ARC Raiders - here’s what it means for you
Date: 2026-05-13 19:01:04
Attention Raiders!We have an important update about the future of ARC Raiders.We’ve seen your questions and your speculation about what’s coming next. We’re working on something major, and we’re able to share a few details about it today.
Frozen Trai...
Patch Notes 1.28.0
Date: 2026-05-12 11:03:15
Raiders!There’s a new store rotation going live right now introducing The Castaway Set - please restart the game or click the thing to start the update! The Third Expedition is underway, and the third and final update to the Patchwork outfit is avail...
Riven Tides Feedback Survey
Date: 2026-05-08 17:14:09
Raiders! Now that you've had the time to thoroughly explore Riven Tides, we want to hear from you! Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about: the new Riven Tides mapthe new ARC Turbinethe newly added itemsthe new Beachcombing map conditi...
Ensuring Fair Play
Date: 2026-05-07 13:30:07
Raiders,Anti-cheat at Embark is a studio-wide effort that protects every player across our games. With ARC Raiders Riven Tides now live, we wanted to share where things stand, what we're building, and how we think about and solve the harder problems ...
Patch Notes - 1.27.0
Date: 2026-05-05 11:04:30
Raiders!
Patch 1.27.0 is rolling out right now, so please restart your game to download it.
Thank you for your constructive feedback following Riven Tides’ release. We're already exploring balancing adjustments to improve upon the changes introduce...
Hotfix 1.26.1
Date: 2026-04-30 10:08:46
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 ...
Riven Tides
Date: 2026-04-28 11:18:34
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...
Riven Tides - Patch Notes Update 1.26.0
Date: 2026-04-28 11:00:54
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 aba...
Hotfix 1.25.0
Date: 2026-04-21 11:01:44
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 tim...
Patch Notes 1.24.0
Date: 2026-04-14 11:02:17
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 c...
Hotfix 1.23.1
Date: 2026-04-10 10:11:24
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 cra...
Patch Notes 1.23.0
Date: 2026-04-08 11:04:09
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:Fixe...
Hotfix 1.22.1
Date: 2026-04-01 19:09:07
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
Date: 2026-03-31 11:17:40
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 f...
Patch 1.21.0
Date: 2026-03-24 11:03:52
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 a...
Patch Notes 1.20.0
Date: 2026-03-17 11:21:33
Raiders!
Update 1.20.0 is rolling out on all platforms, please restart your game to download.Rawhide Outfit.Two new haircuts.Il Toro Balancing[list]Dev Note: This is an adjustment many of you requested. We have tuned the Il Toro to address its DPS an...
Patch Notes 1.19.0
Date: 2026-03-10 11:02:38
Raiders!Update 1.19.0 is going live right now. Please restart your game to download.New cosmetics:[list]Devotee Outfit Set.Two new haircuts.[*]Fixed an issue where the sell value was displayed incorrectly in the inventory when selecting attached mods...
Patch Notes 1.18.0
Date: 2026-03-03 11:09:43
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 ...
SHROUDED SKY - Patch Notes 1.17.0
Date: 2026-02-24 11:05:40
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 cour...
Headwinds January Update Feedback Survey
Date: 2026-02-23 18:17:44
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...
SHARED WATCH - Patch Notes 1.15.0
Date: 2026-02-10 11:05:27
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...
Preparing for your Second Expedition
Date: 2026-02-05 18:00:25
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 y...
Hotfix 1.13.1
Date: 2026-01-28 14:32:01
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 playe...
HEADWINDS - Patch Notes 1.13.0
Date: 2026-01-27 11:06:21
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, maveri...
Patch Notes 1.12.0
Date: 2026-01-20 11:02:38
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 m...
Cold Snap Feedback Survey
Date: 2026-01-16 16:45:10
Raiders!Now that the Cold Snap event is over, we'd like to hear your feedback! Please take a few minutes to fill out this survey which will cover:Map conditions (that are/have been available up to this point)Winter update:Flickering Flames projectFli...
Patch Notes 1.11.0
Date: 2026-01-13 11:05:25
Hey, Raiders!
Update 1.11.0 is rolling out on all platforms and it brings the highly anticipated Abyss cosmetic set along with some fixes and balancing changes to the Trigger ‘Nade and Kettle. Restart your client to download.We are also celebrating a...
Hotfix - Dec 18
Date: 2025-12-18 10:04:42
Raiders!
Update 1.7.2 is going live now on all platforms. Please restart your client to download.
Blueprint drop rates have been slightly lowered, but are still higher overall than before the 1.7.0 update.Hidden Bunker has been re-enabled.Fixed an i...
COLD SNAP
Date: 2025-12-16 10:35:45
Frigid winds carve through the valleys of The Blue Gate. Blizzards sweep across the abandoned spaceport while the Red Lakes freeze and crack. Raiders Topside battle on as they shiver and stumble and swear.Due for release on December 16th 2025, the Co...
COLD SNAP - December Update 1.7.0 Patch Notes
Date: 2025-12-16 10:34:02
Raiders,
Frigid winds carve through the valleys of Blue Gate. Blizzards sweep across the abandoned spaceport while the Red Lakes freeze and crack. Raiders topside battle on as they shiver and stumble and swear.What’s New?
Cold Snap Map ConditionFlick...
Patch Notes 1.6.0
Date: 2025-12-11 10:35:06
Raiders!
We are rolling out an update right now, make sure to restart your client to download.Removed a zipline that allowed players to get out of bounds on Stella Montis. Fixed collision that allowed players to vault and fall through a wall in Blue ...
Maps Feedback Survey
Date: 2025-12-10 18:06:38
Hello Raiders,What a wild six weeks. You have explored every inch of Topside. You’ve climbed, clambered, slid, rolled, fought, collaborated, and boogied across every plain, in every nook, and through every hallway. At Embark HQ, we’ve had an amazing ...
Nominate ARC Raiders: Steam Awards GOTY
Date: 2025-11-28 14:47:54
Is ARC Raiders your Game of the Year? Help us out by nominating us for the Steam Awards 2025! It's been an unbelievable year for games across the field, so having your backing would mean EVEN more this time around. Cast your nomination here before De...
Patch Notes 1.4.0
Date: 2025-11-27 10:36:07
Raiders!
Update 1.4.0 is now rolling out on all platforms. It may be quite a small one but the big news is that the gun quick swap exploit has been patched and we have made a very hot fix for the locked room exploits.
Make sure to restart your client...
Patch Notes 1.3.0
Date: 2025-11-20 10:47:49
Raiders!It’s been a week since we stepped into Stella Montis. We have some updates from Speranza with bug fixes, balance changes and a little surprise.Balance ChangesItems:DeadlineBuy value: From 8,100 to 15,000 CoinsSell value: From 3,000 to 5,000 C...
ARC Raiders Survey
Date: 2025-11-17 11:01:30
Hello, Raiders!It has been a while since we launched ARC Raiders and we'd love to hear your thoughts on how you have been feeling about it so far. We have made a short survey that we'd greatly appreciate if you could fill out with your feedback. This...
NORTH LINE - November Update 1.2.0 Patch Notes
Date: 2025-11-13 10:45:53
Raiders!We‘ve discovered a secluded research facility in the mountains—Stella Montis. Work to restore the tunnels has begun, and we need you to pull your weight.What’s New?MapStella MontisARCMatriarch and ShredderCommunity Unlock EventNew Gameplay It...
Patch Notes 1.1.0
Date: 2025-11-06 10:32:51
Hey, Raiders!
We are now rolling out a patch with a few fixes and store rotation. Keep an eye on your platform for a download.
Patch Notes 1.1.0Fixed the issue where the Integrated Shield Recharger was only recharging when equipped.Fixed an issue whe...
Hotfix - Oct 31
Date: 2025-10-31 13:02:47
Incoming Hotfix!We've just rolled out a quick update to tidy up some server issues. Restart your game to download the new patch!Thank you for your diligent reporting, the team is keeping a close eye on your games!
- Fixed an issue where the Augment E...
ARC Raiders launch day!
Date: 2025-10-30 13:12:53
Fellow Raiders, today marks a monumental day for us at Embark Studios, a culmination of years of passion and dedication as ARC Raiders finally goes live!First, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to the community who have been with us on this ...
News from the Rust Belt!
Date: 2025-09-22 18:02:52
From October 17th-19th, we’re running a three-day Server Slam Open Test. It’s one final opportunity to get your hands on ARC Raiders before launch. Get your Squad together and mark your calendars. The Rust Belt is calling! We’ve decided to give you ...
ARC Raiders releases October 30, 2025
Date: 2025-06-06 23:40:26
Raiders,As you may have seen, we finally dropped the news many of you have been waiting for: ARC Raiders launches on October 30, 2025, on PC through Steam and the Epic Games Store, on consoles through PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, and via cloud ...
Tech Test 2 is now open!
Date: 2025-04-30 10:50:08
Welcome to Speranza, Raiders!
Tech Test 2 has officially begun and invites have started rolling out!
Invitations will be sent in waves, so make sure you keep an eye out for an email throughout the test as you might get in later during the test if yo...
