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 A loadout that clears routine ARC encounters can fall apart as soon as an airborne target forces you to aim upward while crossing exposed ground. The Hornet Hunter period makes that weakness easier to notice, but the lesson applies beyond its customization theme: survival depends on how long you remain visible, how much ammunition you spend, and whether you can respond to a Raider arriving during the same fight. Players comparing ARC Raider...

The Canto earns its place in a Close Scrutiny kit when a clean encounter turns into a cramped, noisy fight. Instead of treating it as another primary damage option, consider it a tool for protecting your escape window while collecting ARC Raiders BluePrints and other valuable materials. That distinction matters because the weapon is strongest when distance disappears, not when the map gives you time to line up comfortable shots. Start With the Ru...

The latest known-issues list for ARC Raiders covers a wide range of problems that can affect progression, stability, keyboard controls, animations, enemies, combat, lighting, and character outfits. The developers have already identified many of these issues and are working on fixes, while several temporary solutions are available for players experiencing specific technical problems. Knowing about these issues can help Raiders avoid unnecessary tr...

A major currency transition is approaching in ARC Raiders, with Embark Studios preparing to retire Cred on October 8, 2026. The change will coincide with the Frozen Trail update, which will introduce a replacement reward system intended to offer a broader progression experience. Cred is currently earned through gameplay, making the deadline relevant to players who have built up balances through quests, successful extractions, and selected events....

Ascending the Mountain is now available in ARC Raiders, bringing a new time-limited project for players who enjoy collecting materials and turning successful extractions into useful rewards. The event is scheduled to remain active until October 5, 2026, so there is a clear deadline for making progress. While ARC Raiders Coins may be part of a player's broader preparation, the project itself requires a practical approach to exploration, combat, cr...

In ARC Raiders, light bulbs are one of those small but surprisingly important items you end up needing for several projects, including the Expedition Project. They can feel rare if you just wander around hoping to spot them in random electrical areas, but seasoned players know there are a handful of places where they appear reliably. Once you focus on those locations—mainly in Dam Battlegrounds—you can gather light bulbs quickly without wasting t...

The Flickering Flames event in ARC Raiders, part of the Cold Snap update, runs from December 16, 2025, to January 13, 2026, blending raid progression with festive cosmetics and community challenges. Players earn Merit points by looting caches, defeating ARCs like Bastions and Bombardiers, taking down rival raiders, and completing objectives. Every 100 XP converts automatically into 1 Merit when extracting back to Speranza. The free track has 25 t...

If you've been grinding ARC Raiders lately, you've probably felt the shift. Blueprint drops aren't some mythical thing you hear about in chat anymore. They're showing up often enough that you actually plan around them, the same way you'd plan around ammo or meds. I've had runs where I'm poking around terminals, bins, and busted lockers for scraps, and then—bam—another schematic. If you're the kind of player who tracks what you're missing, it sudd...