ARC Raiders Update 1.18.0 - Patch Notes Review & Analysis (2026)

Attention, ARC Raiders! A fresh update is live, and it's time to dive into the latest patch notes. Remember to restart your game client to ensure you're up-to-date.

Exploit Fix: We've addressed a sneaky trick that allowed players to stash weapons in safe pockets without the Safekeeper Augment. No more sneaking around the rules!

Snaphook Safety: Players can no longer put the Snaphook into a safe pocket while it's in use. This ensures a fair and balanced gameplay experience.

Blueprint Balancing: First Wave Caches on the Hurricane map condition have been adjusted. Rare blueprint drops have been slightly reduced, while high-tier material drops have been increased. This change aims to strike a better balance, ensuring players get a fair mix of rewards.

Dev Note: The First Wave Caches were a little too generous with blueprints, especially considering how skilled players are at finding them. To address this, we've boosted the drop rates for higher-tier materials. So, while you might see fewer blueprints, the materials you do find will be of greater value. Caches will still be a reliable source of blueprints, just not to the extent where you can consistently walk away with a handful in every session.

Hot Fix: We've applied an urgent fix to the Dam Controlled Access Zone. This should smooth out any issues and ensure a seamless experience.

Performance Boost: A rare issue causing performance drops for some ARC players has been resolved. Your gameplay experience should now be smoother and more enjoyable.

Quest Completion: The final stage of the quest "Worth Your Salt" can now be completed without issues, even if someone else has already done it in the same raid. No more missing out on quest rewards!

Crash Fix: A rare crash issue when navigating to the Player Proximity menu has been resolved. Your game should now run smoothly without any unexpected interruptions.

And there you have it, Raiders! These updates aim to enhance your gameplay experience and keep things fair and balanced. We hope you enjoy the changes and continue to explore the ARC universe. See you topside, and happy raiding!

//Ossen

ARC Raiders Update 1.18.0 - Patch Notes Review & Analysis (2026)
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