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During Marathon's pre-launch server slam, the chat filter censored the exact phrase 'Arc Raiders' but allowed variations; a clip of the censorship circulated online, and Bungie later patched the filter.
ARC Raiders introduces two new top-side enemies: Firefly, a tenacious aerial threat, and Comet, a heavily armored rolling explosive. Tactics include using a Photoelectric Cloak or exploiting the Firefly’s fuel tank while staying in solid cover or indoors; lure grenades can help against Firefly, and aggressive, surgical shots are advised. For the Comet, aggro from a distance to make it expose its inner weak point, use high rate-of-fire or armor-piercing ammo, spread out your squad to minimize group damage, and target armor plating on the sides or the front when it reveals weak points. Quick thinking and coordinated play are key to surviving these predators.”,
Arc Raiders’ February update adds two new ARC types, a new Dam Battlegrounds area, and fresh quests, plus a free Surgeon Raider Deck filled with cosmetics and Raider Tokens. Earn Creds by completing daily challenges to buy items from the Surgeon Deck and other cosmetics, with Creds also usable on previous Raider Decks (no expiration noted). The full Surgeon Deck rewards are previewed in the gallery.
Patch 1.17.0 adds hurricane map conditions, two new ARC enemies, seasonal weather features, and a raft of balance and QoL tweaks. Weapon tuning targets the Stitcher, Kettle, Venator, Jupiter, and Aphelion to adjust TTK, headshot multipliers, reloads, zoom, and handling, with Jupiter and Aphelion receiving ADS and swap-time improvements. Feats can be rerolled three times daily for free, PvP Feats are removed, and new ARC parts are introduced at crafting cost; item values and costs are adjusted accordingly. A broad slate of bug fixes spans gameplay, audio, UI, maps, progression, crafting, and anti-cheat enforcement, alongside known issues noted by the team.
Arc Raiders’ Shrouded Sky update arrives Feb 24, 2026 (likely with the same regional release times as prior patches) and is expected to be a free content patch for existing players, with possible paid cosmetic packs. The update adds a wind-affected Map Condition, a new airborne Arc Threat/enemy type, a Trophy Display project, a Raider Deck, plus map updates and an Expedition window, per Embark Studios’ Escalation Roadmap.
Embark Studios says it carefully validated the Arc Raiders duplication glitch before acting to ensure fairness and accuracy, issuing warnings for low-severity cases and removing exploit gains, with suspensions possible for severe abuse; the fix follows the game's patch, as Arc Raiders has reached about 14 million copies sold and six million players online weekly.
Embark Studios has completed a review of Arc Raiders exploits, deploying patches and outlining penalties for offenders: warnings for low-severity cases, deletion of coins gained through glitches, and suspensions for severe violations, as it continues investigations into how the exploits occurred and how to prevent them, ahead of the Shrouded Sky content update, and urging players to report findings on the official Discord to help restore balance.
ARC Raiders concluded its investigation into recent exploits, attributing them to a design flaw and outlining a measured enforcement plan based on severity, intent, and impact—including warnings, removal of coins tied to exploits, and suspensions in severe cases. The team has improved detection and safeguards, will continue monitoring, and asks players to report issues via Discord to help maintain fair play.
ARC Raiders’ February Update 1.15.0 adds the Shared Watch co-op event (Feb 10–24) with merits for destroying ARC (no merits from PvP), reintroduces the Cold Snap map condition with frost damage and higher loot, and brings new cosmetics (Vulpine and Slugger sets). It also tweaks the Trailblazer Grenade, fixes various gameplay and UI issues (including weapon cycling, reconnects, rewards timing, and end-of-round displays), and notes ongoing patch-note improvements and known issues.
Embark Studios is launching a Shared Watch Event in ARC Raiders from February 10–24 to nudge players toward cooperation by rewarding team play. Players earn Merits via XP from damaging ARC enemies to unlock rewards, Raider Tokens, and progress toward the cosmetic set The Slugger. The event aims to make collaboration feel rewarding rather than mandatory, with patch notes expected to detail the event's systems. ARC Raiders supports PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC with cross-play.
Arc Raiders’ developer Embark Studios says it has aggressively targeted cheaters since launch, banning tens of thousands of players so far and warns that cheats in large multiplayer games typically run from 0.1% to 1%. The team aims to ban only those who deserve it, pursue fair, careful enforcement, and quickly remedy mistakes; it also pledged to compensate players who lose items due to unfair play and losecheaters, reinforcing its commitment to a fair competitive experience.
Embark Studios CEO Patrick Söderlund addressed backlash to ARC Raiders’ roadmap, saying the team will continue to update the game with detailed patch notes and transparency, even as development schedules are kept private. He argued ongoing content and a $40 price tag justify the approach, noting new maps and features are in the works and that updates will roll out as they are ready, while inviting player feedback via Discord and promising further roadmap details from Insider Gaming.
The Headwinds update for ARC Raiders introduces a duplication glitch that pumps out large stacks of valuable rubber ducks. Players report downed raiders left in fiery deaths with hundreds of ducks in their wake, suggesting someone is exploiting the bug and Peach Studios is investigating. Cautions against reproducing the glitch note potential 30‑day suspensions for offenders.
The Headwinds update for Arc Raiders nerfed looting speed by delaying the first loot item; Embark Studios later confirmed the change was intentional, noting it wasn’t listed in patch notes, which has caused community confusion. Looting speed with Looter's Instincts remains faster than for players without the skill.
Embark Studios says Arc Raiders and The Finals have been hit by extensive, coordinated DDoS attacks, causing sustained server instability. Mitigations and hotfixes are in progress with some recovery reported, but it’s unclear when full restoration will be complete as players continue to log in.