The latest ARC Raiders update brings critical fixes for crashing issues and disconnections, alongside the highly anticipated North Line map, Stella Montis. Players can now explore this secluded mountain facility while benefiting from improved server stability and latency adjustments.
Following recent outages affecting multiple games, including ARC Raiders, Embark Studios has addressed spawn camping, desync problems, and achievement tracking. Explosive damage balance changes and weapon tweaks also refine both PvE and PvP gameplay.
For those experiencing crashes, ensure your system meets requirements and verify game files. The update resolves issues like grenade-throwing weapon slings and hidden deployables, smoothing the extraction-shooter experience.
- ARC Raiders Update 1.3.0 introduces significant balance changes, including a nerf to the Venator’s fire rate to reduce its dominance in close-range PvP encounters.
- The new “Stella Montis” map has been added, featuring a secluded mountain research center alongside new enemy types like the Matriarch and Shredder.
- Recent patches addressed critical issues such as server desync, where players experienced hits after taking cover, and improved crafting costs for launcher ammunition.
ARC Raiders 1.2.0 Update: What’s New in Stella Montis & Desync Fixes
The latest ARC Raiders patch (1.2.0) introduces the highly anticipated Stella Montis map, a mountainous research facility with tunnel-restoration objectives. Players can now explore this immersive environment while tackling new ARC enemies and community-driven events. The update also tackles the infamous desync issue, where players appeared to take damage even after dodging behind cover, by reducing character movement latency server-side.
Bug Fixes & Achievement Adjustments
Embark Studios addressed quest progression bugs, notably for multi-objective tasks, and rectified achievement tracking. Players may need to redo certain objectives, such as “Destroy the Queen,” while others will retain partial progress. The patch also resolved Raider Hatch entry bugs, ensuring damage immunity and knockback resistance activate correctly.
Server Disconnects Crashing Your Game? Try These Fixes
Following the update, players reported sporadic disconnects and crashes. Common solutions include verifying game files, updating GPU drivers, and disabling background apps. Server outages linked to broader platform issues (e.g., PSN, Battle.net) have been resolved, but local troubleshooting remains critical.
PC-Specific Crash Solutions
- Run the game as administrator
- Lower shadow and texture settings
- Close Discord overlays
Is ARC Raiders Down? How to Check Server Status
Global outages occasionally affect ARC Raiders alongside platforms like Fortnite and PSN. Players can monitor Embark’s official social channels or third-party sites like DownDetector for real-time updates. Recent spikes in reports suggest spawn-camping exploits on Stella Montis may exacerbate connection drops.
Venator Nerf & Explosive Damage Changes in Patch 1.3.0
The subsequent 1.3.0 update balanced PvP/PvE mechanics, notably reducing the Venator’s close-range dominance and explosive damage against large enemies. Critics argue the Hullcracker’s effectiveness was unfairly diminished, but Embark insists these changes promote build diversity.
Key Balance Adjustments
| Change | Impact |
|---|---|
| Venator fire rate reduced | Less PvP dominance |
| Explosive damage nerfed | PvE enemies require precise targeting |
When Does the Next ARC Raiders Patch Drop? Leaks & Predictions
Data miners suggest an upcoming “Winter Contingency” event featuring snow-based objectives. Based on past updates, expect fixes for spawn-camping and doorway glitches, alongside holiday-themed cosmetics. The community hopes for a duo-mode announcement, which files indicate may already be partially implemented.
The new Stella Montis map is gorgeous, but the spawn camping issue is ruining the experience. Devs really need to address this ASAP. 😐
Agreed. Spawn points near the tunnels are death traps. I quit after three matches.
Skill issue. Just rush to cover faster.
Venator nerf was overdue. That thing shredded like a pay-to-win weapon, even though it isn’t. Balance feels better now.
Another day, another server outage. At least the crashing fixes helped… when the game stays online.
It’s not just ARC Raiders. Half my library was down yesterday. Never buying always-online games again.
Explosive damage nerf makes PvE tedious. Why grind for Hullcracker if it’s just a fancy firework? 🤡
Least toxic ARC Raiders thread ever. Y’all okay?