ARC Raiders Update 1.4.0: Exploit Fixes & Quality of Life

Update 1.4.0 is now live across all platforms. While this isn't a content drop like previous updates, it represents a significant step by Embark Studios to maintain the integrity of the Rust Belt. The developers have focused squarely on closing loopholes that provided unfair advantages and polishing the rough edges of the game's audio-visual experience.

Fair play is the bedrock of any extraction shooter. This update targets specific exploits that were beginning to skew the competitive landscape of ARC Raiders.

The "quick swap" exploit, which allowed players to bypass fire-rate caps by rapidly cycling weapons, has been resolved. This is a massive win for game balance, ensuring that Time-To-Kill (TTK) relies on aim, positioning, and weapon choice rather than mechanical abuse. Combat should feel much more consistent now that everyone is playing by the same rules.

A hotfix has been deployed for exploits that allowed players to clip into or access locked rooms without keys. The economy in ARC Raiders depends on risk versus reward; bypassing the need for keys trivialized that loop. Your high-tier loot is now properly secured behind the lock—unless someone actually has the key. Check our Items Database to see what keys you should be hunting for.

Specific attention was given to the Spaceport Control Tower. An unintended exterior access point has been blocked. Squads looking to control this high-value area must now funnel through the intended interior routes, making defensive holds more viable and assaults more tactical.

Beyond gameplay balance, Embark has squashed several persistent bugs to ensure a smoother experience from the moment you boot up the game.

Fixed an occasional issue where textures in the Main Menu would fail to load properly, appearing in low resolution. First impressions matter, and the menu should now look as crisp as the rest of the game.

Fixed a physics bug where players could push each other by jumping on their backs. While often used for harmless fun, it could be exploited to reach unintended areas or grief teammates. Physics interactions between players should now be more stable.

Resolved lighting issues that would sometimes occur immediately upon entering a map. Dropping into a raid is tense enough without being blinded by graphical glitches.

Your selected Raider Voice will now be correctly remembered and applied even after restarting the game client. Your Raider's identity is key, and having your voice reset was a minor but annoying friction point that is now gone.

As always, this is a mandatory update. Make sure to restart your client to download the latest patch before heading topside. Good luck out there, Raiders.