ARC Raiders just received its very first hotfix following launch, bringing a set of early fixes and optimizations, but it did not go without a few hiccups on consoles.
According to the developers, this first update mainly focuses on fixing server issues and several gameplay bugs. Players should restart their game to download the patch! It is already available on PC and PlayStation, with the Xbox rollout that went live a bit later.
Full Hotfix Notes
The hotfix addresses a long list of issues, including:
- Fixed an issue where the Augment Effects didn’t work.
- Fixed the robotic proximity voice.
- Fixed an issue that was causing crashes.
- Temporarily disabled virtual tracking for codex trackers to ensure all objective types unlock correctly.
- Fixed a bug where the Augment Effect wouldn’t work when equipping another quick use item.
- Fixed incorrect drop chances for keys in certain circumstances.
- Fixed so the proximity VoIP UI always shows while speaking.
- Fixed some graphical errors in epic settings.
- Fixed a memory leak caused by steam avatar pictures.
- Added charge progress hint for integrated shield repair.
- Fixed a bug where the health regen augment skills wouldn’t work if triggered while DBNO.
- Fixed a bug where players could end up on the train tracks by the metro extractions on the Buried City map.
- Fixed a bug where steam avatars wouldn’t show up on the social tab.
- Fixed some issues with geometry on the Blue Gate map.
- Fixed the material on some interior floors.
- Improved lighting in some areas.
- Fixed images in the store uniformly to scale regardless of aspect ratio.
- Fixed a bug where the Trials screen could be accessed through the customization screen before unlocking it.
- The store no longer scrolls to the top after using the ‘Back’ option.
Something Went Wrong
However, after the update went live, some PlayStation 5 players reported animation problems. Embark was quite fast to address this! The team rolled back a few of the fixes temporarily, specifically those related to augment effects and shield repair hints:
- Fixed an issue where the Augment Effects didn’t work
- Fixed a bug where the Augment Effect wouldn’t work when equipping another quick use item
- Added charge progress hint for integrated shield repair
- Fixed a bug where the health regen augment skills wouldn’t work if triggered while DBNO
These will return in a future patch once the issue is resolved. The developers also thanked the community for their quick reporting and confirmed they are keeping a close eye on things live, to make sure everything is stable across all platforms.
It is a solid first step for ARC Raiders post-launch, showing that Embark Studios is responding fast to community feedback, and rolling out the hotfixes that are needed!
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