ARC Raiders Anti-Cheat Update: Permanent Bans and Solo Teaming
Embark explains cheat bans, solo teaming and detection plans in its September 30 anti-cheat update.
September 30, 2026 | Based on Embark's latest anti-cheat statement.
The September 30 ARC Raiders anti-cheat update confirms permanent cheat bans ahead of Frozen Trail on October 8.
Key takeaways
- Cheat use carries a permanent ban.
- Shared game copies can carry enforcement consequences for other accounts.
- Spontaneous solo alliances remain allowed; prearranged teaming for an unfair advantage is targeted.
- Appeals go through Embark Support.
What does the ARC Raiders anti-cheat update change?
In Aleks' September 30 statement, cheat use means a permanent ban. Sanctioned game copies cannot be reused by another account. Accounts ever associated with a banned copy are permanently banned too.
The studio had already signaled stricter enforcement in Store Update 1.47.0 on September 22. That post described expanding first-strike permanent bans and strengthening shared-license restrictions. It also reported ban waves against bot-like economy behavior, sanctions for unusually high-value transfers, and work against item duplication.
For players sharing a copy, the account doing the cheating isn't the only thing to think about. Access through that license can be affected too. Keep that in mind before letting someone else use your game.
What happened to queue teaming in solo lobbies?
Separating known teaming groups produced 85% fewer queue-teamers after five days, Embark reports. Affected raids fell from around 1 in 50 to 1 in 300, without a meaningful queue-time impact.
That figure measures queue teaming, not the game's overall cheating rate.
Prearranged solo teaming for an unfair advantage is targeted. Spontaneous proximity-chat alliances remain allowed.
Our aggression-based matchmaking guide covers how playstyle affects lobbies. Prearranged teaming is a separate fair-play issue.
Which anti-cheat systems are involved?
Denuvo, Anybrain and in-house models support detection. Hardware bans have a lower threshold, with wider coverage targeted for later in 2026. Elytra is being tested in THE FINALS. An ARC Raiders test has no date.
Denuvo's introduction goes back to Patch 1.29.0 in May, when Embark announced an initial limited rollout. Those notes explicitly separated Denuvo Anti-Cheat from Denuvo DRM, the copy-protection service. The names can cause confusion, so that distinction is useful when discussing what's installed.
Our May fair-play report covers the earlier detection and appeals discussion.
Why can a visible cheater stay online?
Some detections need repeated behavior to avoid false bans. Embark also reviews video evidence.
Players still have a route to challenge an incorrect decision. The official ban appeals instructions say to sign in with your Embark ID, open the support chat bubble, and select Ban Appeals > In-Game Ban. Include the error message or ban information and relevant context.
The same support page has a February 26 revision date. For the current cheat-use penalty, use the newer September statement rather than its older general description of temporary and permanent sanctions.
Anti-cheat update FAQ
Can I still help a stranger in a solo raid?
Yes. Cooperating with someone you meet during the raid is allowed.
Does Denuvo Anti-Cheat mean ARC Raiders uses Denuvo DRM?
The May patch notes explicitly said the rollout did not include Denuvo DRM. Anti-cheat detection and DRM copy protection are different services.
How do I appeal a ban?
Use the support chat's In-Game Ban appeal option while signed in. Supply the ban notice and the details needed to explain your case.
Have coordinated teams affected your solo raids recently? Share what happened in the ARC Raiders community forums.