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Embark Studios has released ARC Raiders Live Update 1.39.0, introducing another round of matchmaking improvements alongside a wide range of gameplay fixes, UI enhancements, and stability updates. The patch also adds a new Dweller Outfit to the in-game store.
One of the biggest changes is a new matchmaking test that removes the impact of defensive PvP on a player’s playstyle estimate. The update also fixes inconsistent grenade damage, improves trinket stacking, and addresses numerous issues across maps, cosmetics, audio, and the user interface.
Patch Notes
Matchmaking
- Began testing a new matchmaking system where only fights initiated by players affect their playstyle estimate.
- Defensive PvP no longer influences playstyle estimates during the test period.
- Entire squads are treated as defending if the opposing squad damages, downs, or knocks out one of their teammates first.
- Longer and more intense firefights carry greater matchmaking weight than brief or accidental encounters.
- Third-partying an ongoing fight counts as initiating combat.
- Continued support for Solo, Duo, and Trio matchmaking tracking introduced in Update 1.36.0.
- Matchmaking optimisation changes from Update 1.38.0 remain active.
Content Updates
- Added the new Dweller Outfit to the in-game store.
- Players can continue earning the Azimuth Outfit and Archaeologist Backpack bundle in ARC Raiders through THE FINALS until July 30 at 3 PM CEST.
- After the crossover period, players will be able to earn the Azimuth bundle in THE FINALS by playing ARC Raiders.
Audio
- Improved footstep audio while moving through water.
- Added more distinct Dodge Roll sound effects and variations.
- Adjusted ambient audio during selected cinematics.
Cosmetics
- Fixed mislabeled Blindspot Set customization toggles.
- Updated Triumph Set customization to use Helmet Only.
- Updated Scorta Set customization to use Gauntlet Off.
- Renamed Scorta outfit colours in the UI to better reflect their appearance.
- Fixed a missing UI string for a blue backpack cosmetic.
Gameplay
- Fixed inconsistent damage dealt by the Seeker Grenade.
- Fixed inconsistent damage dealt by the Wolfpack Grenade.
Items
- Fixed an issue where the Train model could appear twice in the Raider Den when only one had been obtained.
- Trinkets introduced with the Converging Paths project now stack like other trinkets.
- Adjusted trinket drops for more consistent loot distribution across maps.
Maps
Dam Battlegrounds
- Fixed multiple clipping issues.
- Fixed floating props.
- Fixed landscape holes.
- Fixed locations where players could become stuck.
Buried City
- Fixed multiple collision and clipping issues, including invisible obstacles.
- Corrected material issues.
- Fixed a location where downed players could become stuck near an overpass.
- Closed an out-of-bounds exploit involving the Snap Hook.
Stability
- Fixed an issue that could trap players in the End of Round tunnel after leaving a map.
- Fixed a startup crash that could occur after the photosensitive warning screen.
User Interface
- Polished UI text and updated localisation across supported languages.
- Fixed incorrect shorthand for item prices above 10,000 in the Trader tab when using Japanese or Simplified Chinese.
- Updated localisation for Trinket names and ARC terminology.
- Added a new looping background video to the start screen.
- Fixed an issue preventing the L3 button from toggling item tooltips on Ermal’s Select Items screen.
- Added background blur to improve UI readability.
- Grouped related Projects together for easier navigation.
- Improved Project previews for multi-phase projects.
- Projects now unlock after completing five rounds.
- Corrected Project text and UI inconsistencies.
- Fixed incorrect background visual updates.
- Fixed an issue preventing Projects from progressing after required items had been contributed.
- Improved the Projects tab with quest descriptions, clearer reward tiles, and restored navigation for completed stages.
- Fixed a duplicate Howl emote preview in Trophy Display Raider Project rewards.
- Improved Expedition and Project UI navigation and grouping.
- Standardised countdown timer displays across Project and Expedition screens.
Known Issues
Gameplay
- The Quick Wheel may switch to another item when closed and reopened quickly.
- Dolabra, Hullcracker, and Rascal do not damage Practice Range training dummies.
- Throw animations may fail when detonating a Trigger ‘Nade immediately after throwing it.
- Some gadgets and throwables do not display a Cancel option while preparing to throw.
- Weapon swap animations may appear broken immediately after vaulting.
- Player animations may break when interrupting a Baron Husk search.
- Shredders may float to the ceiling in some Hidden Bunker rooms.
- Leapers can jump through the ARC Turbine.
- Pickup sound effects may play incorrectly.
- Merit-granting items incorrectly display a Merits icon during raids.
- Shots fired while riding ARC may not register correctly.
- Some doors allow flashlight beams to pass through them.
- Some hairstyles clip through the Reaver Outfit helmet.
- Clipping issues remain with the Triumph and Azimuth outfits.
- Old Ermal offers may incorrectly appear available in the Acquire and Craft menu as a visual issue.
Stability
- Embark Studios is investigating crashes affecting some Xbox players, particularly on Xbox Series S.
ARC Raiders is a multiplayer third-person extraction shooter developed and published by Embark Studios. Released on October 30, 2025, the game is available on PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X|S. Live Update 1.39.0 is available now.
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