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Embark Studios has released ARC Raiders Shrouded Sky update 1.17.0, introducing a dynamic Hurricane map condition, two new ARC enemy types, and a wide range of balance adjustments. The update significantly reworks semi automatic weapon input behavior while tuning several high impact weapons to address time to kill concerns in PvP encounters.
Beyond combat adjustments, the patch expands customization options, adds new interactable elements, and refines progression systems. Extensive bug fixes across maps, UI, animations, social systems, and stability are included, alongside updated anti cheat enforcement measures with stricter penalties for serious infractions.
ARC Raiders – Shrouded Sky Update 1.17.0
Released: February 24, 2026
New Content
Map and World Updates
- Added Hurricane map condition featuring low visibility, strong winds, and environmental hazards
- Updated Dam Battlegrounds map
- Improved thunderstorm lighting on Blue Gate
- Adjusted night lighting and added local lighting at Seed Vault extraction on Stella Montis
New Enemies and Systems
- Introduced two new ARC enemy types
- Added Weather Monitoring System seasonal player project
- Added Expedition catch up system for missed Skill Points
- Added Expedition Window
Customization and Social
- Added facial hair customization option
- Added Free Raider Deck
- Added ability to hide friend requests
- Map selection in parties now shows all locations unlocked by the most progressed member
Balance Changes
Weapons
- Reworked semi automatic weapon input buffering to balance responsiveness and skill based cadence
- Reduced overall time to kill of Stitcher and Kettle
- Increased maneuverability of Aphelion and Jupiter
- Further adjusted Venator damage output
Stitcher
- Reduced headshot multiplier from 2.5 to 1.75
- Reduced base damage from 7 to 6.5
- Increased per shot dispersion by approximately 50 percent
Kettle
- Reduced base damage from 10 to 8.5
Venator
- Reduced headshot multiplier from 2.5 to 2
- Reduced base damage from 9 to 8
Jupiter
- Increased ADS magnification from approximately 1.9x to 2.2x
- Reduced equip time from 1.2 seconds to 1.05 seconds
- Reduced unequip time from 0.9 seconds to 0.75 seconds
Aphelion
- Reduced base reload time from 4.5 seconds to 3.5 seconds
- Reduced time between shots from 0.9 seconds to 0.7 seconds
- Reduced vertical recoil by approximately 50 percent
- Improved ADS settle speed by approximately 35 percent
Items and Crafting
- Energy Clip now available by default in the Workbench
- Adjusted item values and crafting costs for Deadline, Trailblazer, Wolfpack, Vita Spray, and Showstopper
- Reduced ARC Parts sell value
- Added new ARC parts and crafting requirements to multiple items
Progression
- Feats can be rerolled three times per day for free
- Removed PvP Feats and added new Feats
- Increased Glory acquisition opportunities through various activities
Gameplay and Utility Changes
- Added piano as an interactable world object
- Prevented enabling all NVIDIA Freestyle filters simultaneously
- Ziplines cannot be placed on carryable objects
- Mines, traps, and remote flares cannot be placed on ziplines or other deployables
- Added new Field craft item Shaker instrument
- Adjusted Vita Spray to apply healing continuously while in use
- Pop Triggers and Spotter Relays usable in quick slots
Bug Fixes and Improvements
Stability and Performance
- General performance improvements
- Fixed crash when launching with DirectX 11
- Fixed crash while traversing ziplines
- Reduced audio stuttering on lower specification PCs
Animation and Visual
- Fixed multiple vaulting and ladder animation issues
- Fixed weapon shake triggering indoors during freezing weather
- Corrected various clipping issues on outfits and environment props
- Fixed misaligned VFX for Jupiter and Trailblazer
Gameplay and Interaction
- Fixed revive movement lock issue
- Fixed interaction distance exploits
- Fixed hatch extraction being blocked by downed raiders
- Fixed fall damage not applying during knockback
- Fixed sliding clipping through stairs
Maps
- Fixed multiple out of bounds exploits across Stella Montis and Blue Gate
- Adjusted rare loot chance in chimneys during Bird City condition
UI and Social
- Improved matchmaking messaging
- Fixed incorrect squad colors and keybind overwrite bug
- Improved inventory tooltip clarity
- Fixed Expedition timer display issue
- Improved VoIP HUD icon clarity
Anti Cheat and Enforcement
- Strengthened exploit detection and enforcement rules
- Permanent bans issued for serious infractions
- Temporary suspensions issued with one chance for correction in other cases
- Improved Family Sharing enforcement measures
- Preparing systematic manual review process for ban appeals
ARC Raiders launched in October 2025 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X S, and PC. The Shrouded Sky update 1.17.0 released on February 24, 2026.
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