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ARC Raiders

ARC Raiders is a multiplayer extraction adventure, set in a lethal future earth, ravaged by a mysterious mechanized threat known as ARC.

DEV: Embark StudiosPUB: Embark StudiosAppID 1808500
UPDATE PULSEevery ~7d·last 4d ago·21 recent on record

Is ARC Raiders still being updated? — the short answer, with the evidence.

94.5
Excellent

Elixir Rating

81.8% of 417,020 Steam reviews are positive, which after adjusting for sample size gives a reception score of 81.7. The developers have shipped 19 substantial updates in the past six months, adding 12.8.

reception 81.7·support +12.8·Excellent

Computed from Steam’s own review tally and observable developer activity — never from anyone’s opinion of the game. How this is calculated

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From Steam's own record

Current price

$39.99

Development

Actively supported

Last heard from developers

7 days ago

Usual rhythm

every ~5 days

Substantial updates (6 mo)

19

Current silence

within normal range

The developers post roughly every 5 days and were last heard 7 days ago — within their normal range. 19 substantial updates landed in the past six months.

Distilled by the oracle

Our coverage

2 dispatches written from this game’s announcements

patchSep 22, 2026

ARC Raiders 1.47.0: Riposta Variants, Fair Play Update, and a Frozen Trail Tease

Update 1.47.0 for ARC Raiders is live and requires a fresh download before loading in. The headline addition is cosmetic: two new color variants — Camo and White — for the Riposta Set. Beyond that, the patch is largely a round of fixes with a brief note on the studio's ongoing Fair Play efforts.

What changed

Cosmetic

  • Two new Riposta Set variants added: Camo and White
  • Fixed the Rawhide outfit's headgear persisting visually after being toggled off in Customization

Gameplay

  • Door blockers no longer duplicate their mesh on the opposite side from application
  • Doors could appear open to a player while actually being closed — that sync issue is resolved
  • Keyboard input could stop responding after launching unfocused or returning from background; this is now fixed
  • Item swapping or splitting could force incompatible items into containers (e.g., non-quick-use items into the belt); safeguards have been added

Maps

  • Buried City: Fixed lighting that appeared overly dark or absent, improving visibility
  • Riven Tides: Resolved visual artifacts during traversal
  • General: Objects displaying incorrect colors — red lockers, toolboxes, office chairs, cars, chests, and others — have been restored to their correct appearance

Looking ahead, Embark has announced a "Frozen Trail" First Look stream for September 23rd at 10am PDT, with more information expected before October 8th — though no specifics about Frozen Trail's contents appear in this patch note.

For players frustrated by the invisible-door bug or unreliable keyboard controls, 1.47.0 addresses both directly.

patchAug 19, 2026

ARC Raiders 1.40.0 Adds Phantom Targets Event and Volare Colour Variants

Store Update 1.40.0 is live for ARC Raiders, bringing cosmetic additions, a new in-game event, and a cross-promotion with Embark's other title, THE FINALS.

What changed

  • Two new colour variants — black and yellow — added for the Volare outfit
  • Phantom Targets event launched: repair faulty Antennas to triangulate signals and engage ARC with "unconventional strategies" in Part 1 of the new Phantom Targets Player Project
  • Part 2 of the Phantom Targets Project is stated to arrive with the 1.42 Update on August 18, alongside a dedicated Phantom Targets Event
  • Embark Summer Celebration cross-promotion: playing three hours of ARC Raiders earns the Azimuth outfit in THE FINALS
  • Tick Hunter Set wishlisting is open on Steam; the bundle — containing four outfit colourways, a backpack, backpack charm, face style, and 2,400 Raider Tokens — is listed as available on all storefronts from August 18

Known issues

The team has acknowledged reports of Queen and Matriarch stomp damage passing through walls and triggering at excessive range. A fix is described as "in the works." Separately, launch errors affecting some PC players are also under investigation; no timelines were given for either fix.

For players tracking the event roadmap, August 18 is the next meaningful date — both for the second Project chapter and the Tick Hunter bundle's release.

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Recent Transmissions

30 entries in codex

Rock, Paper, ShotgunSep 25, 2026
Arc Raiders is testing a PvE mode because "a large and growing group" refuse to hunt each other

Arc Raiders developer Embark Studios is bowing to the pacifists and trialing a PvE mode in their extraction shooter. If you play between October 13th and 20th, you'll be able to flick a toggle that means you load either into the traditional…

GamingOnLinuxSep 25, 2026
ARC Raiders Frozen Trail update sounds awesome, and they're going to test a PvE mode

ARC Raiders is set for the biggest update ever with the Frozen Trail update and just as exciting - they're going to be testing a PvE mode. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/arc-raiders-frozen-trail-update-sou…

PlayGround.ru - официальная группаSep 24, 2026
ARC Raiders наконец-то позволит игрокам открывать оружие и предметы без необходимости искать чертежи

8 октября в Arc Raiders выйдет обновление Frozen Trail, которое добавит в игру настраиваемые базы — «аванпосты» (outposts), а вместе с ними и новый верстак для крафта: исследовательский стол. Помимо модификации оружия для PvP или PvE с помо…

PlayGround.ru - официальная группаSep 23, 2026
Embark Studios раскрыла детали Frozen Trail: что ждёт игроков ARC Raiders 8 октября

Центральное место в обновлении занимает перевал Пендола — заснеженная локация, окружённая горами. На карте есть небольшая деревня и транспортный узел «Исход», но главная достопримечательность — павший Император, чья огромная оболочка домини…

Community AnnouncementsSep 22, 2026
Store Update 1.47.0

Hey there, Raiders! Update 1.47.0 is underway, bringing two new color variants for the Riposta Set, an update on Fair Play & a few more fixes & improvements. A download is required, so make sure you do that before loading back in. Highlight…

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PlayGround.ru - официальная группаSep 19, 2026
Авторы ARC Raiders покажут крупное обновление Frozen Trail 23 сентября - игроков ждёт новая карта и опасный противник

Embark Studios готовит полноценную презентацию крупного обновления Frozen Trail для ARC Raiders. Подробности патча разработчики раскроют 23 сентября, а его релиз запланирован на 8 октября. Обновление станет первым масштабным дополнением пос…

Community AnnouncementsSep 16, 2026
Hotfix 1.46.1

Raiders! We are now deploying a hotfix which should address the end-of-round infinite looping issue. No restart required. Thank you for your reports. See you Topside, //Raz

Community AnnouncementsSep 15, 2026
Store Update 1.46.0

Raiders! Store Update 1.46.0 is going live right now with two new colour variants for the Boonie Set (Black and Green Camo), no restart needed! Ascending the Mountain Ferrovian engineers continue to work on Apollo's ongoing experimental tra…

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Community AnnouncementsSep 8, 2026
Live Update 1.45.0

Raiders!Update 1.45.0 is going live right now and with it a number of fixes, a new Raider Project, the start of the fifth Expedition, the Hornet Hunter Set and changes coming to Cred. Make sure to restart the game to get the download.This w…

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Community AnnouncementsSep 1, 2026
Store Update 1.44.0

Raiders!Store Update 1.44.0 is going live right now with the stunning Static Set. No restart needed!Gamescom is officially behind us, so Raz and I are settling back into our regular schedule. Meeting so many of you at the booth was honestly…

Community AnnouncementsAug 25, 2026
Store Update 1.43.0

It’s Tuesday, Raiders!Store Update 1.43.0 is rolling out now, introducing the heavy duty Roamer Set! Make sure to restart your game to get the latest version.Phantom Targets Event - Earn the Anomalia OutfitShani’s investigation into the str…

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Community AnnouncementsAug 21, 2026
The 5th Expedition

The fifth Expedition window is fast approaching, and with it come a few changes. Based on your feedback, in upcoming Expeditions you’ll be able to opt out of resetting your quest progress, the departure window will be extended by one week, …

Community AnnouncementsAug 21, 2026
Live Update 1.42.0

Raiders! Update 1.42.0 is live right now and with it a number of fixes, a second part of the Phantom Targets event with the Anomalia Outfit, a new Player Project, improved map condition scheduling, and new Twitch drops. HIGHLIGHTSPhantom Ta…

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Community AnnouncementsAug 11, 2026
Store Update 1.41.0

Raiders!Store Update 1.41.0 is going live right now and brings two new colour variants for the Vulpine outfit (green/camo and black). If you already own the outfit, you will get the colour variants automatically. No restart required. We’re …

Community AnnouncementsAug 4, 2026
Store Update 1.40.0

Raiders!Store Update 1.40.0 is going live right now bringing two new colour variants (black and yellow) for the Volare outfit together with a brand new event - Phantom Targets. We have seen your reports about the Queen and Matriarch stomp d…

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Community AnnouncementsJul 30, 2026
Matchmaking Survey

Update: The survey is now closed, thank you Raiders! Raiders! We want to hear your feedback about the recent matchmaking changes since the 1.36.0 update (solo, duo and trio matchmaking separation and matchmaking optimization). Please take a…

Community AnnouncementsJul 28, 2026
Live Update 1.39.0

Greetings Raiders! Live Update 1.39.0 is going out right now, bringing various game fixes, changes & additional updates to the Matchmaking System. The Seeker & Wolfpack should no longer deal inconsistent damage and trinkets previously added…

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Community AnnouncementsJul 21, 2026
Store Update 1.38.0

Howdy Raiders! Store Update 1.38.0 is going live right now on all platforms. We’re bringing two new colors for the Torpedo set (Camo & Black), which you will receive automatically if you own the outfit. Same as before, you do not need to re…

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Community AnnouncementsJul 16, 2026
Expedition Departure Issue Update

Look out, Raiders! We have an update regarding the Expedition-related issue where you could automatically be signed up for Departure if you had completed the associated Damage Challenge. We want to err on the side of caution. We will revert…

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Community AnnouncementsJul 14, 2026
Store Update 1.37.0

Raiders!Store Update 1.37.0 is going live right now on all platforms with two new colour variants for the Driftcoat outfit - black/green and red. You will get them automatically if you already own the skin, no restart required. We have seen…

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Community AnnouncementsJul 9, 2026
Hotfix 1.36.1

Raiders! We have just pushed a hotfix on all platforms to mitigate a duplication issue as well as the UI bug in the Expedition screen that showed Skill Points instead of Mystery Rewards for players on their fourth Expedition. As we stated b…

Community AnnouncementsJul 7, 2026
Live Update 1.36.0

Raiders! Your tentative alliance with the Nomads is progressing by the day. Nomads wander the streets of Speranza, bringing stories, valuable information, and loot to trade. As the ARC presence Topside ever increases in scale, making reliab…

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Community AnnouncementsJul 2, 2026
Nomadic Envoy & No Free Loadout Survey

Raiders! We want to hear your feedback about the new Nomadic Envoy - Ermal and the 'No Free Loadout' map restriction. Please take a few minutes to fill out our survey: LINK Available for players who: have played ARC Raiders since the 1.29.0…

Community AnnouncementsJun 30, 2026
Store Update 1.35.0

Raiders!There are two new colour variants (Blue Frost and Camo) for the Bogwalker Set available at the shop now. If you already own the set, you will get them automatically. If you're almost done with the Expedition requirements but lack a …

Community AnnouncementsJun 25, 2026
The Fourth Expedition

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 stru…

Community AnnouncementsJun 23, 2026
Store Update 1.34.0

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 anyt…

GamingOnLinuxJun 18, 2026
Valve update Proton Hotfix for ARC Raiders compatibility on Linux / SteamOS

Recently we covered the extraction shooter ARC Raiders breaking on Linux for a lot of players due to the new Denuvo Anti-Cheat - and now it should work again. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/06/valve-update-pr…

GamingOnLinuxJun 16, 2026
ARC Raiders is broken for some Linux / SteamOS players - but a fix is on the way

Embark Studios rolled out a new update for ARC Raiders, which includes more people moved over to Denuvo Anti-Cheat that's causing problems on Linux / SteamOS. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/06/arc-raiders-is-…

Community AnnouncementsJun 16, 2026
Live Update 1.33.0

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 …

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Community AnnouncementsJun 9, 2026
Store Update 1.32.0

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 a…