Following the release of the big Riven Tides update last month, developer Embark Studios has deployed another new patch for ARC Raiders May 5 brings several important bug fixes and general improvements to the extraction shooter. latest ARC Raiders the update is now available to download on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and PC and not only includes some new fixes, it also brings some new cosmetic items to the in-game store.
Riven Tides was the fourth and final update to be included ARC RaidersEscalation plan and it was big. Not only did the patch see the addition of a brand new coastal themed map, but it also introduced another deadly ARC enemy to the game, the Turbine. The massive cone-shaped robot won't attack unless disturbed, but anyone who gets in Turbine's way will definitely know about it. Riven Tides also made other quality of life improvements, bug fixes, and even some controversial balance adjustments. Now, just a week later, Embark has released another patch that addresses some of the issues from the April 28 update.
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ARC Raiders releases new update 1.27.0
ARC Raiders players on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC can now download patch 1.27.0, which includes a bunch of bug fixes, general improvements, and new cosmetic items. Players looking to get the latest character outfits can visit the in-game store to check out the Corsaro Set & the Mutton Chops beard bundle, priced at 1,600 and 500 Raider Tokens respectively. In terms of bug fixes, Embark fixed an issue with Turbine attacks not being visible from a long distance, and adjusted the visibility for proximity mines deployed from the Turbine. The studio says it has also improved the quality of the turbine's landing behavior to mitigate instances of poor landing zone selection, such as treetops.
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There are a lot more fixes and improvements coming in May 5th ARC Raiders update, with full details in the official patch notes below this article. One fix in particular that fans will be happy about concerns an annoying bug that caused tons of unavoidable deaths in ARC Raiders. Prior to today's update, players who were attacked by ticks while holding a portable item were unable to fight it or discard the item, resulting in players being forced to accept their fate. Thankfully, Embark has fixed the issue and confirmed that players can now drop their portables and repel ticks when attacked while carrying something.
Last month's Riven Tides update also made some major balance changes that fans weren't thrilled about. Shortly after the patch went live, the community started a petition for a rollback ARC RaidersWeapon durability changes as common weapons now lose 75% of their durability per shot, while uncommon weapons lose 50%. Players now repair their weapons after almost every match and the fans want some serious changes. While the studio hasn't said whether it intends to roll back the durability changes or not, today's update includes a note from the team that says it's “investigating balance adjustments to improve upon the changes introduced with Riven Tides.” Embark then said that he wants to get the changes right so players will hear more when the studio is ready.
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With Riven Tides now available, that spells the end ARC Raiders” current schedule, and there's been no word from Embark on when the next content update will arrive. The good news, however, is that the studio said it intends to support ARC Raiders for the next decade, meaning a second plan for 2026 could hopefully be shared in the coming weeks. Embark also previously stated that several new maps will be released over the course of the next year, so fans still have plenty to look forward to.
ARC Raiders Update 1.27.0 May 5 patch notes
ARC
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Fixed turbine attacks not being visible from long distances.
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Players can now throw away their portables and repel ticks when attacked while carrying something.
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Adjusted visibility to proximity mines deployed from the Turbine.
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Improved quality of turbine landing behavior to mitigate cases of poor landing zone selection such as treetops.
Sound
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Fixed an issue that caused game sounds to be muted by Turbine sound effects.
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Increased distance from which the turbine can be heard.
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Fixed an issue where heavily vegetated areas on Riven Tides lacked audio feedback when moving or shooting.
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Fixed sound and animation issues when trying to use items very quickly.
Cosmetics
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Updated the Hello emote to be available when sprinting.
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Rachetta's outfit colors are now more accurate.
Maps
Riven Tides
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Fixed “Field Depot” POI not counting towards “Off Radar” quest.
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Fixed several floating and buried fruit baskets.
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Fixed where players could fall through the floor.
Stella Montis
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Fixed missing wall collision allowing ARC and players to shoot through it.
Utilities
Run 'Nades
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Fixed a recently introduced bug that allowed players to launch grenades immediately after throwing them.
Procedure
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Corrected the information in the Late Departure window to accurately display Catch Up rewards.
- Released
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October 30, 2025
- ESRB
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Teen / violence, blood, in-game purchases, user interaction
