ARC Raiders Carry Run

Raiders, ARC Raiders Store Update 1.37.0 has been rolled out across all platforms. This update, though small in scale, directly addresses three of the most pressing issues for players recently: Seeker Grenade's inconsistent feel, the automatic registration bug, and the final punishment for duplication glitch - issues that may have bothered you in ARC Raiders as well.

Now, let's take a look at all the content of Update 1.37.0 and its background.

New Cosmetic Features

Update 1.37.0 adds two new color variations to the existing Driftcoat outfit: black and green, and red.

All player accounts that already owned this skin before this update will automatically receive these two new color variations without requiring any additional downloads or client restarts.

This change is purely cosmetic and does not involve any attribute or performance adjustments in ARC Raiders.

Seeker Grenade Bug Fix

Since last week's Update 1.36.0, players have been reporting to the official team that the actual damage effect or trigger probability of Seeker Grenade is significantly lower than before the update.

This issue has now been confirmed by the official team's internal investigation. It was not an intentional balance change, but rather stemmed from adjustments to the projectile collision detection logic in Update 1.36.0.

Unexpectedly, this adjustment affected the explosion trigger conditions and damage decay calculation method of Seeker Grenade, resulting in its weaker-than-expected performance in actual ARC Raiders matches.

The development team has identified the cause of the bug and is working on a fix patch, but the specific deployment time will be announced separately.

Automatic System Registration Issue

Meanwhile, the official team also confirmed another programmatic bug: some players, after completing Deal Damage challenge (i.e., accumulating 100,000 damage), had their accounts automatically added to Departure by the system without prior player consent or explicit options.

This trigger is an unintended logical error outside of design, and was not intentionally designed by the development team to guide players into Departure.

Currently, the relevant technical staff are investigating and actively fixing this issue to prevent similar situations from recurring and causing problems for players after completing subsequent challenges.

Impact of the Duplication Glitch

The most impactful part of this Update 1.37.0 is the implementation of accountability measures for the duplication glitch that occurred earlier this month.

This vulnerability allowed players in ARC Raiders to infinitely duplicate in-game items through specific actions, including Rubber Ducks, Ziplines, various consumables, and explosives.

Because ARC Raiders is a survival shooter, its core economic logic is based on the scarcity of various items and the equivalence of risk and reward: the value of your ARC Raiders items determines your extraction gains, and death means total loss.

When this infinite item duplication vulnerability spreads within the player community, the economic value system in ARC Raiders collapses. Without the pressure of risk, even long-term players' motivation to play will gradually weaken.

Specific Penalties

This duplication glitch began spreading widely in early July, following a similar incident in February. Therefore, the handling of this update follows the tiered penalty rules from February, with penalties divided into three levels.

Level 1: Warning

For accounts with minor violations - limited abuse that doesn't significantly affect ARC Raiders' economy or the experience of others - only a warning will be issued.

Level 2: Item Retrieval

For accounts with moderate violations - duplication on a certain scale but not yet causing serious damage - all coins and related items generated by the vulnerability will be reclaimed.

Level 3: Account Suspension

For accounts that intentionally and extensively exploit the vulnerability, causing significant negative effects on the game's economic balance or the experience of other players, account suspension will be imposed.

The development team has also clarified the boundaries of these penalties: players who patched the vulnerability but did not gain a substantial advantage will not have their accounts banned.

For players who accidentally received a small amount of items from duplicators simply because they were in a party or trading, and who did not actively participate in the duplication process, they received at most a single warning.

It's believed the development team only aimed to target players who intentionally broke the game rules, and didn't intend to broaden the punishment for passively affected players.

Overall, Store Update 1.37.0 added various outfit color schemes, fixed issues reported by players regarding grenade malfunctions and automatic registration, and focused on addressing the duplication glitch issue reported by players.

The official team also promised to finalize Seeker Grenade and automatic registration issues in a future patch.

Although ARC Raiders has been facing criticism since the update pace slowed down, we can still believe that the development team is treating players positively, and this extraction shooter hasn't been abandoned.

Because we can see that the development team is working hard to maintain a healthy economy and regain players' trust.

Those warnings and item recalls - are they really punishments? This is simply a response to the player community, letting everyone know that the game won't tolerate those who break the rules, nor will it let normal players down.

Let's patiently wait for those annoying bugs to be fixed in ARC Raiders, because at least we've seen the development team's determination in Update 1.37.0, haven't we?

During this period without major updates, one of the few ways to make meaningful progress in ARC Raiders is by participating in Expeditions to earn permanent rewards that will benefit you in future seasons.

During the two-week Expedition 4 window starting July 7, completing a mission to deal a cumulative total of 100,000 damage will unlock random blueprints and Raider Tokens as rewards!

Meeting this requirement takes some skill, as 100,000 is no small figure. While you can still earn rewards by hitting lower milestones if you don't reach the ultimate goal, more is always better!

With that in mind, here are some tips on combining map features and enemy types to maximize your damage output in a short amount of time.

Farming in Close Scrutiny

Since the event window hasn't reset yet, you can use any weapons currently in your inventory. However, we recommend prioritizing Hullcracker and Jupiter, and fully upgrading Hullcracker if possible.

Jupiter is ideal for engaging enemies at a distance, allowing you to pull distant ARC units closer, while Hullcracker is a powerful weapon for taking down heavy ARC units.

In addition to firearms, we recommend bringing plenty of mines or grenades, such as Wolfpacks or Deadlines. If you lack them or don't have enough, you should immediately buy IGGM ARC Raiders blueprints and craft the gear in the workshop.

Once your gear is set, avoid simply entering the map for a raid in the default state; instead, wait for events to spawn for greater efficiency. We recommend starting with Close Scrutiny event.

Stay on the battlefield for as long as possible during the event, at least 30 minutes, while constantly moving toward ARC Assessor's location. Getting within effective range of this enemy allows you to eliminate numerous smaller ARC units.

New ARC Assessors will drop in every few minutes; as you move between them, you can continue racking up damage by eliminating smaller ARC units along the way.

With enough skill, you can deal up to 20,000 damage in a single Close Scrutiny run. Furthermore, the specific layout of the map doesn't matter much during Close Scrutiny event; simply keep moving toward the various ARC Assessors and eliminate any enemies you encounter along the way.

Early in Expedition 4 window, facing off against Rocketeers and Vaporizers solo during Close Scrutiny can be challenging, as other players will also be hunting them.

You risk not only losing the kill to a competitor but also being taken out by aggressive PvP players.

However, now that the event window is past its halfway mark, the situation has eased up, making it a great time to get involved. If your gear is powerful enough, you can also try taking down Bastions and Bombardiers.

Farming in Hidden Bunker

This event takes place exclusively on ARC Raiders Spaceport map. Its advantage lies in its simple mechanics, with the enemy roster consisting primarily of Bastions and Bombardiers mentioned earlier. With a bit of luck, you can rack up as much as 40,000 damage in a single run.

To participate, head deep into Spaceport Departure Building after the event spawns. ARC units are more likely to appear at specific spawn points there; once you kill one, the next will respawn in about 5 to 10 minutes.

While waiting for them to respawn, you can scour other areas of Departure Building and eliminate any other ARC units you come across.

Defeating Queen and Matriarch

As the most powerful heavy ARC units currently known, ARC Raiders Queen and Matriarch offer the best opportunity to accumulate massive damage in a single battle. They appear during Harvester and Matriarch events, respectively.

Keep in mind that maximizing your damage output against them requires a significant investment of resources, specifically items like Wolfpacks or Deadlines mentioned earlier.

As for the strategy to defeat these two ARC types, you are likely already familiar with it: focus your fire on their legs first, and once they lose their balance, attack their exposed cores.

Farming in Locked Gate

This event takes place on Blue Gate map and lasts for a full 40 minutes, giving you plenty of time to eliminate as many enemies as possible. The key is to keep a close watch on the areas surrounding the various checkpoints to spot more targets.

You can also move to higher ground above the checkpoints to gain a different firing angle and focus your attacks from there.

The most common high-yield ARCs remain Bastion and Bombardier; you may also occasionally encounter Leapers in outlying areas, which offer a chance to rack up some extra damage.

Exploring Buried City and Riven Tides maps

On Buried City map, you can locate more enemies by patrolling back and forth between several key areas.

After spawning on one side of the map, immediately travel to the nearest ARC spawn point; shoot any enemies you encounter, especially flying ones, while en route to your target zone.

Once you reach the area near the hospital, you will encounter clusters of Bastions. After eliminating them, head back to Old Town, clearing out any ARCs along the way.

As for Riven Tides map, its main advantage is an extremely high ARC spawn rate. In addition to the familiar heavy ground-based ARCs, flying enemies appear frequently.

Therefore, the key to dealing sufficient damage on this map is to secure a favorable vantage point and take down as many enemies as possible.

A solid strategy is to position yourself on the small hill overlooking the extraction point and utilize high-trajectory shots.

To accumulate the required damage quickly, consider dedicating a few days, such as the weekend, to focusing on these missions and earning rewards. These rewards will help you progress faster in Season 5!