Tag

Arc Raiders

All articles tagged with #arc raiders

technology2 days ago•6 min saved

Arc Raiders pauses Expeditions for sweeping upgrades through early 2027

Embark Studios has confirmed Arc Raiders’ fifth Expedition, which runs Sept 8–29, will be the last until early 2027 as they pause Expeditions to address player feedback on departure windows, rewards, and accessibility. Changes include making the quest reset opt-in, adjusting Hullcracker Blueprint access, removing the last-call departure window, and keeping progress during the pause. Rewards include the Zenith Outfit and extra stash space, with Caravans reset and Ermal Vouchers replacing them. The current season of Trials ends Sept 22 and resumes Oct 8. Eurogamer’s review of Arc Raiders gave it 2/5 stars.

via Eurogamer|

#arc-raiders #embark-studios #expeditions

technology3 days ago•13 min saved

Arc Raiders Pauses Expeditions for Major Redesign After Community Feedback

Embark Studios is pausing Arc Raiders Expeditions after the fifth run to implement a major redesign, citing feedback about tight departure windows, the reward structure, and accessibility. The pause runs through early 2027, with Expedition 5 being the last before changes return; progress is preserved—buffs from consecutive Expeditions persist, completing all five unlocks the Zenith Outfit, and partially completed Caravans will be replaced with Ermal Vouchers. Details of the new system will be shared in September ahead of the broader return in early 2027.

via TechPowerUp|

#arc-raiders #embark-studios #expeditions

gaming3 days ago•36 min saved

ARC Raiders Halts Expeditions for Major Overhaul Through 2027

ARC Raiders' fifth Expedition will be the last until early 2027 as Embark Studios overhauls the Expedition system following ongoing community complaints. The upcoming Expedition window (Sept. 8–29) allows players to gather resources and prepare their caravan for a wipe that resets progression in exchange for rewards. Critics have pointed to limited windows, reward structure, and accessibility as major issues, and Embark says bigger changes are coming for Expeditions, with a revamped system expected to return alongside a future major update after Frozen Trail—though a firm return date hasn’t been announced.

via Insider Gaming|

#arc-raiders #embark-studios #expeditions

technology8 days ago•9 min saved

Windows 11's August 2026 Patch Triggers Game Crashes on Some PCs

Microsoft's August 2026 Windows 11 update KB5121003, a mandatory patch that fixes hundreds of security issues, is causing game crashes on some PCs—most notably ARC Raiders and The Finals—due to a compatibility break with the inpoutx64.sys driver; Embark says a fix is in the works and provides a workaround to safely remove the driver, though users should uninstall the update only if problems are severe, as the patch is otherwise important and there are other reported issues like reboots during install and Windows Hello PIN problems.

via Windows Latest|

#arc-raiders #game-crashes #inpoutx64

gaming2 months ago•5 min saved

ARC Raiders Fourth Expedition overhauls rewards with Blueprints and Tokens

ARC Raiders’ fourth Expedition introduces a new reward system that replaces Skill Points with Blueprints and Raider Tokens, awarding them based on total damage during the departure window; Blueprints are temporary and reset next Expedition while Tokens are permanent, with the first Zenith Outfit step unlocked after completion. The event runs July 7–21, requiring players to sign up in that window, complete the Caravan and a Challenge to claim rewards, and includes stash space bonuses, consecutive buffs, Ermal’s Vault slots, a new Trials Season, and a catch-up option for missed Expeditions.

via ARC Raiders|

#arc-raiders #blueprints #expeditions

gaming2 months ago•8 min saved

ARC Raiders Introduces Forgotten Relics Event Ahead of Major October Update

ARC Raiders launches the Forgotten Relics event, letting players earn Merits by playing any map and extracting relics to unlock rewards (including the Saltwalker Outfit) while the Converging Paths project tracks progress toward a big season showcase; a three-week test removes free loadouts for Night Raid and Close Scrutiny; the patch highlights cover general, ARC, audio, UI, and map fixes, plus ongoing anti-cheat improvements and a teaser for October’s content roadmap.

via ARC Raiders|

#anti-cheat #arc-raiders #converging-paths

games2 months ago•16 min saved

Resi Requiem Dominates SGF 2025, While MindsEye and Splitgate 2 Struggle

Resident Evil Requiem emerged as SGF 2025’s standout hit, with 007 First Light and Arc Raiders delivering solid performances, while MindsEye and Splitgate 2 underperformed and Last Flag faded after launch; Mina the Hollower exceeded indie expectations, and Deadpool VR’s studio closure added a somber note to the year’s reveals.

via Kotaku|

#007-first-light #arc-raiders #games

gaming2 months ago•31 min saved

ARC Raiders China Test Teases Rebellion PvE and Dual Boss on New Map

Insider Gaming reports that a Chinese version of ARC Raiders is testing PvE-focused map conditions, including a 'Rebellion Incident' where friendly fire is disabled until a rebellion is triggered and rebels are flagged in-game, with other surfaced modes like 'Double King' (Queen + Matriarch) and variants such as Safe Zone and Dual Boss, suggesting potential PvE content additions for ARC Raiders in China.

via Insider Gaming|

#arc-raiders #china-version #double-boss

gaming3 months ago•1 min saved

ARC Raiders 1.30.0 Brings Leviathan Colours and Vault Price Resets

The 1.30.0 store update adds two new Leviathan Set colours (Midnight and Crimson Frost) that auto-unlock for owners, revises Expedition Vault pricing so all levels after T1 cost 200k, and introduces Ermal offers. The team acknowledges Xbox crashes and PC FPS issues since 1.29.0 and outlines a three‑week live update cycle with weekly store and Trials rotations between larger updates to address feedback.

via ARC Raiders|

#arc-raiders #bugs-and-crashes #expedition-vault

gaming3 months ago•31 min saved

ARC Raiders Adds Denuvo Anti-Cheat (No DRM) in May Update

ARC Raiders is adding Denuvo Anti-Cheat in patch 1.29.0, rolling out May 19 to a limited player pool to curb cheating, with the developers stating that DRM will not be used and performance impact will be minimal. The update comes as the player base declines and the next major update has been delayed to October, with other patch notes including Rascal Grenade Launcher changes and durability adjustments.

via Insider Gaming|

#anti-cheat #arc-raiders #denuvo-anti-cheat

gaming3 months ago•3 min saved

ARC Raiders Introduces Denuvo Anti-Cheat with a Light Footprint

Embank Studios is rolling out Denuvo Anti-Cheat in ARC Raiders starting May 19, initially to a limited player pool with plans to expand after close monitoring, and emphasizing minimal performance impact (no DRM) alongside the Anybrain system. The patch also adds the Ermal trader and a new Rascal grenade launcher, plus balance tweaks and bug fixes.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|

#arc-raiders #denuvo-anti-cheat #embank-studios

technology3 months ago•5 min saved

ARC Raiders refines matchmaking with a dynamic, playstyle-based balance

ARC Raiders’ matchmaking guide explains a two-fold approach: fairness (matching players with similar chances of success and equal squad sizes) and enjoyment (grouping players by a continuous playstyle spectrum to keep Topside unpredictable). The system evolves with player behavior, offering gradually shifting lobbies rather than fixed outcomes, and debunks myths about binary lobby types or loot-driven cues. Recent changes separate defending from starting PvP, reduce the weight of low-activity rounds, and adjust crossplay’s impact on pool size, all while soliciting player feedback to fine-tune future updates.

via ARC Raiders|

#arc-raiders #matchmaking #playstyle

gaming3 months ago•8 min saved

Nomadic Envoy Arrives in ARC Raiders Patch 1.29

Patch 1.29 introduces a Nomadic Envoy trader in Speranza with weekly rotating trades and stash/vault upgrades, adds the Rascal Grenade Launcher, and implements wide-ranging balance and QoL changes across weapons, augments, maps, and anti-cheat systems, plus end-of-round visibility and durability tweaks.

via ARC Raiders|

#arc-raiders #balance-changes #gaming

gaming3 months ago•32 min saved

ARC Raiders shifts to biannual updates, with Frozen Trail landing in October

Embark Studios says ARC Raiders will move to two major updates a year, starting with October’s Frozen Trail—bringing the largest map yet, a new ARC operation, and redesigned progression. A late-game trader and expanded Expedition are also on the way, while a dedicated live-service team will handle regular updates, balance tweaks, bug fixes, store updates, and events. The company stresses this is a measured pivot toward a longer-term, expanding experience and confirms the game isn’t winding down.

via Insider Gaming|

#arc-raiders #biannual-updates #embark-studios

gaming3 months ago•4 min saved

Arc Raiders Adopts Semi-Annual Updates, October’s Frozen Trail Promises Major Overhaul

Arc Raiders will shift from a monthly content cadence to a semi-annual update schedule, with Embark Studios delivering bigger, more impactful patches about every six months. The next major update, Frozen Trail, is planned for October and promises a huge new map, new enemies, expanded endgame progression, more story quests, an improved skill tree, and new weapons and cosmetics. Between major updates, the team will continue bug fixes, QoL improvements, events, and balancing.

via GameSpot|

#arc-raiders #embark-studios #frozen-trail