ARC Raiders Update 2.1.0: Gameplay Fixes and PvE Beta
Review the gameplay changes, plan a build and find the PvE guides before your next raid.
ARC Raiders update 2.1.0 brings Frigate, Grappling Hook and skill fixes alongside the PvE beta and Carrion Set.
October 14, 2026 | Patch roundup
Key takeaways
- Check your Frigate route.
- Review your build and research choices.
- The PvE beta ends October 20 at 11:00 CEST.
- Frigate remains excluded from the PvE test.
Which gameplay changes affect your next raid?
| Area | Change |
|---|---|
| Frigate | Opening hatches cause burning damage. Cargo collision and drop safety were corrected. |
| Traversal | Grappling Hook movement improved; Pendola Pass Gondola extraction bug fixed. |
| Skills | Broad Shoulders and Field Repair activation fixed. Stamina items and Fight or Flight no longer bypass Sprinting on Fumes' penalty. |
| Equipment | Mobile-Fire Grip Fittings require Skulker Targeters to research. Hairpin Semi-Auto Amplification now applies its reduced headshot damage. |
| Performance | Lower memory use on selected maps, with particular benefits for Xbox Series S. |
Review your build before spending more points
Use our Frozen Trail skill-tree guide to check your perk choices, then compare a planned build in the skill-tree builder.
How does the PvE test fit into this update?
The beta runs October 13 to 20, with both boundaries at 11:00 CEST, or 5 a.m. Eastern. Raiders in PvE cannot damage each other, and different squad sizes can share a session.
Overall loot value is lower. Night Raid, Locked Gate, Hidden Bunker, Frigate and Redirection are among the named excluded conditions. The Frigate fixes do not give that encounter a PvE option during the test.
Our PvE toggle guide covers the switch and beta rules. For accounts from people trying it, the first-day reactions article collects Facebook, YouTube and Reddit responses.
A permanent option remains undecided. Embark plans a post-test survey and says player feedback will inform what comes next.
What is new in the store?
The Carrion Set is available in the store.
Frequently asked questions
Does it make Frigate playable in PvE?
No. Frigate is excluded during the beta.
When does the PvE test finish?
October 20, 2026, at 11:00 CEST, or 5 a.m. Eastern. A permanent mode has not been confirmed.
Sources: Embark's October 13 patch notes; PvE Toggle Beta Test: October 13-20 (October 12). This roundup selects changes relevant to raids and builds.