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ARC Raiders update 1.26.0, titled Riven Tides, introduces a new coastal map alongside additional gameplay systems, enemies, and items. The update expands the Rust Belt experience with fresh exploration opportunities, while also adding new map conditions and progression elements tied to events and player projects.
Beyond new content, the patch delivers a comprehensive balance pass focused on weapon economy, durability systems, and item adjustments. A wide range of bug fixes, UI updates, and performance improvements have also been implemented, making this a fairly substantial update overall.
Patch Notes
New Features
- Added Riven Tides map featuring coastal environments, Exodus port, and Panorama Azzurro hotel
- Introduced Beachcombing map condition exclusive to Riven Tides with buried treasure mechanics
- Added new enemy ARC Turbine with aerial patrol behavior
- Introduced Expedition Window feature
- Added new items and equipment
- Epic Gadget Powered Descender
- Uncommon Throwable Crash Mat
- Common Deployable White Flag
- Common Gadget Dockmaster’s Detector
- Added new Player Project Avian Alarm
- Introduced Last Resort event with collectible ship models and reward progression
- Added multiple ship models including Wind Sprite, Twilight Compass, and Leviathan’s Crown
- Launched Trials Season 4 with Solare and Rachetta sets
- Added Tactical Mk 3 Smoke augment
Balance Changes
Weapon Economy and Durability
- Introduced repair on upgrade system restoring 25% of weapon durability
- Reduced weapon spawn rates in map outskirts to increase value of high tier areas
- Adjusted weapon durability ranges on spawn
- Average durability reduced from 50 to 30
- Updated durability loss on shot based on weapon rarity
- Increased loss for Common, Uncommon, and Rare weapons
- Reduced loss for Epic and Legendary weapons
- Reduced durability loss on knockout from 30% to 15%
ARC Adjustments
- Removed Comets from standard sessions in Dam Battlegrounds
- Reduced Firefly presence in Dam Battlegrounds
- Reduced Comet presence in Buried City
Items and Equipment
- Increased Vaporizer Regulator stack size from 1 to 3
- Adjusted Trigger Nade timing with added delays between throw and trigger actions
- Increased Photoelectric Cloak weight and power consumption to limit overuse
Weapons
- Buffed Bettina weapon
- Increased base damage and ARC armor damage
- Reduced fire rate
- Improved dispersion and recovery
- Increased heavy ammo stack size from 40 to 60
Gameplay Adjustments
- Adjusted loot distribution in Stella Montis for more consistent resource spread
- Updated crouch movement speed behavior when using items
- Improved heavy landing detection timing
Bug Fixes
General Fixes
- Fixed deployables being placed inside extraction elevators before opening
- Resolved incorrect bullet spawn positions on moving objects
- Fixed achievement tracking issues for Death from Above
- Improved expedition scheduling and added late departure option
ARC and Enemies
- Fixed aim assist targeting issues on ARC weak points
- Corrected patrol behavior for Vaporizer and ARC Surveyor units
- Fixed enemy reaction inconsistencies to nearby breaches
- Adjusted Bastion accuracy behavior
Audio
- Fixed crash related to voice over data
- Resolved issues with missing or looping voice lines and emote audio
- Added noise suppression option for voice chat
- Fixed voice chat breaking after opening platform UI
Maps
- Fixed clipping, collision, and stuck spots across multiple maps including Blue Gate, Buried City, Spaceport, and Dam Battlegrounds
- Resolved interaction issues with supply stations
- Fixed environmental inconsistencies such as floating props and incorrect materials
Movement and Systems
- Fixed zipline issues causing fall damage or incorrect positioning
- Corrected binocular zoom functionality
- Fixed healing exploit with Vita Spray
- Resolved issues with players getting launched or stuck in terrain
Performance and Stability
- Implemented general performance improvements
- Upgraded Intel XeSS to version 3.0.0
- Reduced rubber banding at map boundaries
- Fixed server crash after round end
- Resolved crashes tied to visual effects, outfits, and disconnections
UI and UX
- Enabled multi select in inventory by default
- Updated customization panel visuals and scrollbars
- Added challenge previews in practice range
- Improved crafting suggestion prioritization
- Fixed incorrect text prompts and tooltip errors
- Updated Expedition UI with progress tracking, timers, and improved navigation
- Fixed multiple UI inconsistencies across Projects, Inventory, and Workshop
Social
- Added notification when voice chat conflicts with PlayStation Party usage
- Improved report interface with clearer options
Visual and Animation
- Reworked emote system to allow usage while running
- Fixed cosmetic glitches with facial hair and masks
- Improved bullet impact visuals and clothing rendering consistency
- Enhanced ARC Surveyor beam visual effects
ARC Raiders is a multiplayer third person extraction shooter developed and published by Embark Studios. It launched on October 30, 2025, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X S, and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and NVIDIA GeForce Now.
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