Embark Studios has deployed the latest update for ARC Raiders, bringing patch 1.19.0 to the cooperative extraction shooter. The March 10th update introduces new cosmetic options while addressing a suite of gameplay bugs and exploits that have impacted player experience since the Expedition launch.
New Cosmetics and Visual Customization
The update adds the ‘Devote’ outfit to the game’s cosmetic roster, providing players with a new aesthetic option for their Raiders. Accompanying the outfit are two new haircuts, expanding the character customization suite. While these additions offer more variety, community reception to the overall facial and hair options remains mixed, with some players finding the current selections limited.
Inventory and Economy Fixes
Several critical bugs affecting the in-game economy and inventory management have been resolved. A prominent issue where the sell value displayed incorrectly when selling attachment mods has been fixed, ensuring players receive accurate currency feedback for their transactions.
Duplicate Items and Currency Display
Patch 1.19.0 addresses an exploit where the same item could appear multiple times in the sell and recycle popup menu. More significantly, developers have corrected a bug where a player’s coin balance could display incorrectly after selling items with durability. This particular fix resolves scenarios where currency totals would unexpectedly drop, restoring confidence in the transaction system.
Gameplay Exploits and Movement Bugs
The update targets several specific exploits that gave players unintended advantages. A notable fix prevents players from using the Tab key while deploying the snap hook to immediately store it in their safe pocket, bypassing the intended animation and risk. This change forces players to complete the traversal animation before securing the tool, eliminating a safety net that allowed recovery after death.
Environmental and Progression Issues
Multiple environmental bugs have been squashed, including a frustrating issue where players could become permanently stuck in a doorway within the auditorium at Stella Montis. Another quality-of-life improvement addresses the problematic double interact prompt on loot containers, which previously made looting cumbersome and unreliable.
Specific Map Exploits and Visual Corrections
Embark has patched a zip line exploit on the Bluegate map, though specific details about this vulnerability remain undisclosed. Environmental consistency has been improved by fixing bodies of water that failed to freeze during Cold Snap events on Dam Battleground. Additionally, the frequency of electromagnetic storm lightning has been adjusted following player feedback about visual intensity and potential gameplay disruption.
Compensation for Server Issues
The patch notes reference ongoing efforts to address fallout from last week’s server instability. Embark confirms they are reviewing cases where players lost loadouts during these disruptions and indicates that affected players may see equipment returned or receive compensatory items. This suggests a direct response to community reports of inventory losses during unstable connection periods.
The March 10th update represents Embark’s continued commitment to refining the ARC Raiders experience through both content expansion and technical polish. While the cosmetic additions provide surface-level freshness, the underlying bug fixes demonstrate attention to the foundational systems that dictate fair play and reliable progression. As the community digests these changes, the focus shifts to how these adjustments will shape the meta and whether future updates will address broader concerns about cosmetic diversity and end-game systems. The studio’s responsiveness to both exploit reports and compensation claims sets a precedent for their support model moving forward.
