ARC Raiders Patch Notes 1.18.0: Balancing the Game & Performance Fixes (2026)

Patch Notes: Revolutionizing the ARC Raiders Experience

March 3, 2026: A New Era Begins!

Attention all ARC Raiders, prepare for an exciting journey ahead! A fresh update is here, ready to enhance your gameplay.

  • Exploit Eradicated: No more sneaky weapon storage without the Safekeeper Augment! We've sealed this loophole, ensuring fair play.
  • Snaphook Secured: We've fixed the issue of players storing the Snaphook in a safe pocket during use, maintaining the challenge.
  • Drop Rate Adjustments: Rare blueprint drops are now slightly less frequent, but fear not! We've increased the chances of finding high-tier materials in First Wave Caches on the Hurricane map.

But here's the twist: while you might encounter fewer blueprints, the materials you find will be of superior quality. So, it's a trade-up! And this is where opinions might clash: Are these changes a fair trade, or do you feel the blueprint drop rates should remain untouched?

  • Hot Fixes and Performance Enhancements: We've swiftly addressed an issue in the Dam Controlled Access Zone. Additionally, we've improved performance issues caused by certain ARC elements and fixed a rare crash related to the Player Proximity menu.
  • Quest Fix: No more roadblocks in the 'Worth Your Salt' quest! You can now complete the final stage, even if a fellow raider has already conquered it.

These updates aim to refine your raiding adventures. We value your feedback, so feel free to share your thoughts on these changes. Do you think we've struck the right balance, or is there room for further adjustments? Let the discussion begin!

ARC Raiders Patch Notes 1.18.0: Balancing the Game & Performance Fixes (2026)
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