ARC Raiders Phantom Targets Event & Store Update 1.40.0
ARC Raiders Store Update 1.40.0 (August 4, 2026) opens part one of the Phantom Targets Player Project, with the full event arriving August 18 alongside Live Update 1.42. Also inside: the Tick Hunter Set launching August 18, new Volare colours, and confirmation that a Queen and Matriarch stomp fix is in the works.
Phantom Targets Begins
Shani picked up strange readings Topside. Part one of the Phantom Targets Player Project is live now, the full event lands August 18 with update 1.42, and the Tick Hunter Set arrives the same day.
Key Takeaways
- Phantom Targets part one is live now. Repair faulty Antennas to triangulate Shani's mystery signals and take on ARC with unconventional strategies.
- Part two arrives August 18 with Live Update 1.42, alongside the full Phantom Targets Event.
- The Tick Hunter Set drops August 18 across all storefronts, bundling the outfit in four colours, the Field Telephone backpack, the Tick Trophy charm, the Spider Tattoo face style, and 2,400 Raider Tokens.
- The Volare outfit picked up black and yellow variants.
- A Queen and Matriarch stomp fix is confirmed in the works after reports of damage passing through walls and landing from too far away.
Store Update 1.40.0 went live on August 4, 2026. As the name suggests it is mostly a storefront and cosmetics drop, but it carries the opening act of a new event chain and a rare bit of forward-looking news on a bug that has been frustrating players for weeks. The official post is on arcraiders.com.
If you are catching up on gameplay changes rather than cosmetics, the more consequential patch was Live Update 1.39.0 a week earlier, which pulled defensive PvP out of matchmaking entirely.
The Phantom Targets Event
Phantom Targets opens with Shani detecting strange readings Topside. The player-facing task is to fix up faulty Antennas so the signals can be triangulated, and Embark's framing asks you to "take on the ARC with unconventional strategies," which suggests the objectives will push you off your usual routine rather than simply asking for kills.
It runs as a two-part Player Project. Part one is live now with this store update. Part two lands on August 18, 2026 with Live Update 1.42, arriving together with the full Phantom Targets Event. Embark has not published the reward list or the progression breakdown for either part yet, so anyone quoting exact rewards right now is guessing.
| Phase | Date | What lands |
|---|---|---|
| Part 1 | August 4, 2026 | Player Project opens with Store Update 1.40.0 |
| Part 2 | August 18, 2026 | Full Phantom Targets Event with Live Update 1.42 |
Since the antennas sit out in the world, expect the usual tension of any project that pins you to a fixed location. Other Raiders know where you have to be. Check what patrols the area first with our ARC machines database and the maps guide.
Tick Hunter Set
The headline store item is not available yet. The Tick Hunter Set arrives August 18, 2026 across all storefronts, and Embark is pointing players at Steam wishlisting in the meantime.
- Tick Hunter Outfit in red, white, green, and black
- Field Telephone backpack
- Tick Trophy backpack charm
- Spider Tattoo face style
- 2,400 Raider Tokens included in the bundle
Worth being precise about that last line, because it is easy to misread: the 2,400 Raider Tokens are part of what you receive, not the price. Embark has not disclosed what the set costs, so wait for the store listing rather than trusting a number from a secondhand roundup.
Other Store Additions
- The Volare outfit gained black and yellow colour variants.
- The Dweller Outfit arrived shortly before this, in 1.39.0.
- The Azimuth outfit from the THE FINALS crossover is highlighted again as part of Embark's summer celebration. The original earn window from our 1.36.0 coverage has passed, so check the current in-game offer for how it is available now.
Queen and Matriarch Stomp Fix Confirmed
Buried in a store post is the news plenty of players have been waiting on. The stomp attack from the Queen and Matriarch has been landing through walls and connecting from unreasonable range, and Embark confirmed a fix is coming.
This is the third pass at the same family of problems. Update 1.36.0 already stopped stomp knockback from travelling through walls, and 1.33.0 improved how both machines plant on terrain. The damage itself clearly slipped through those earlier fixes. No date was attached, so treat cover near a Queen as unreliable until it ships.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ARC Raiders Phantom Targets event?
A two-part Player Project that begins with Shani detecting strange readings Topside. Players repair faulty Antennas to triangulate the signals and take on ARC with unconventional strategies. Part one opened August 4, 2026 and the full event arrives August 18 with Live Update 1.42.
When does the full Phantom Targets Event start?
August 18, 2026, alongside Live Update 1.42. Part one of the Player Project is playable now with Store Update 1.40.0.
What rewards does Phantom Targets give?
Embark has not published the rewards or progression details for either part yet. Any specific reward list circulating right now is unofficial.
What is in the Tick Hunter Set?
The Tick Hunter Outfit in red, white, green, and black, the Field Telephone backpack, the Tick Trophy backpack charm, the Spider Tattoo face style, and 2,400 Raider Tokens. It releases August 18, 2026 on all storefronts.
How much does the Tick Hunter Set cost?
Embark has not disclosed the price. The 2,400 Raider Tokens listed are included in the bundle rather than being its cost, so wait for the store listing on August 18 for the actual price.
Is the Queen and Matriarch stomp bug being fixed?
Yes. Embark confirmed in this update that it has seen reports of stomp damage going through walls and landing from too far away, and that a fix is in the works. No release date was given.
Does Store Update 1.40.0 include gameplay changes?
Very few. It is primarily cosmetics and the opening of the Phantom Targets Player Project. The most recent gameplay patch was Live Update 1.39.0 on July 28, which changed how matchmaking treats defensive PvP.
Prep for the Antenna Runs
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