You can now download ARC Raiders update 1.23.0 across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Embark Studios released this patch one week after the major Flashpoint update, focusing on refinements, balance changes, and fixes that address issues introduced in recent content drops.
You’ve seen a steady rollout of updates throughout early 2026, following the game’s strong launch and industry recognition last year. With roadmap milestones like Headwinds, Shrouded Sky, and Flashpoint adding new threats, map conditions, and gameplay changes, this latest patch keeps the experience stable as Embark moves toward the next phase of its seasonal plans.
ARC Raiders Releases 1.23.0 Update
You now have access to update 1.23.0 in ARC Raiders, a follow-up patch aimed at correcting issues that surfaced after the recent Flashpoint rollout. While Flashpoint expanded the game with the Vaporizer ARC, the demanding Close Scrutiny modifier, additional cosmetics, and new Scrappy features, it also introduced technical problems that required immediate attention.
Embark pushed this patch live on April 8 after delaying it one day from its original April 7 target. You can download it on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, and you must restart your client to apply the update.
Key Additions
- Vanguard Set added to the in-game shop
- Broad bug fixes across gameplay, UI, maps, and event content
- Combat and explosive balance adjustments
The Vanguard Set delivers a new armored cosmetic option for your scavenger. It joins the store rotation as the primary content addition in this patch.
Gameplay and Combat Fixes
You should notice improved combat consistency. Trigger ‘Nades no longer stack unintended damage when detonated near each other. Previously, overlapping blasts could inflict roughly triple the expected damage.
Weapon handling also feels more predictable. The update corrects an issue where weapons would fire automatically without player input. It also resolves a bug that delayed item usage when you held the fire button and swapped equipment.
Rocketeer audio returns to its intended state. Flashpoint unintentionally altered the sound profile, and this patch restores the correct audio behavior.
Movement tuning affects specific ARC units. Rocketeers and Vaporizers no longer exhibit odd idle movement speeds, which previously made their behavior appear inconsistent.
Map and Environment Corrections
You should encounter fewer environment-related deaths. A bug in Stella Montis that allowed enemies to shoot players through the floor has been fixed.
The Close Scrutiny event also received stability improvements, addressing multiple minor issues that affected encounter flow.
User Interface Adjustments
The weapon upgrade screen now reflects accurate progression limits. It no longer suggests that you can upgrade a weapon to level five, which remains unavailable.
Ongoing Issue
One major problem remains unresolved. If an ARC attacks while you hold a battery or field crate and a Tick attaches to you, you still cannot remove it. This results in unavoidable deaths in certain situations, and the patch does not yet address it.
You can review the full patch notes in-game for a detailed breakdown of every change included in version 1.23.0.
ARC Raiders Update 1.23.0 Patch Notes for April 8
Patch 1.23.0 is now live across platforms. You need to restart your client to download the update.
You can also find the Vanguard Set available in the in-game shop.
ARC Adjustments:
Developers corrected an audio issue that caused Rocketeers to trigger the wrong combat alert sound.
You should now hear the proper warning cues during encounters, which improves combat awareness and consistency.
Gameplay Fixes and Tweaks:
This update resolves several combat and equipment problems that affected moment-to-moment play.
- Fixed a bug where two Trigger ’Nades placed close together could inflict triple damage instead of the intended value.
- Corrected an issue that delayed item usage when you held the fire button and switched equipment.
- Stopped weapons and items from firing automatically without player input.
- Resolved a shoulder-swap bug that locked your camera to one side.
- Closed an exploit that let you use the Anvil Splitter without its intended dispersion penalty.
- Prevented barricades from being deployed on ziplines.
These changes improve balance and ensure your loadout behaves as expected during firefights.
Map Corrections:
Several environmental and collision issues across key locations have been addressed.
- Fixed a bug that caused players to catch fire outside the locked room in Medical Research on Stella Montis.
- Removed a floor penetration issue on Stella Montis where players could be shot through surfaces.
- Restored missing staircases in Buried City.
- Fixed cases where you could not interact with the code printer during the Locked Gate objective.
You should experience fewer unintended deaths and blocked objectives in these areas.
Close Scrutiny Event Updates:
The Close Scrutiny event received multiple AI and interaction fixes.
Rocketeers and Vaporizers now move at adjusted speeds while idle to prevent unnatural behavior. Reconnected players will correctly see Assessor platforms.
Additional fixes include:
- Vaporizers no longer become stuck near an Assessor.
- Assessors properly return to orbit without breaking due to repeated Breach & Search inputs.
- ARC units summoned by an Assessor now despawn if they remain inactive for too long.
- Map pings on an Assessor display accurate locations.
- Fixed platform-jumping spots that could trap you.
- Prevented Assessors and Probes from spawning in the same location in Buried City.
Interface and Stability:
The weapon upgrade screen now shows accurate tier information. Fully transparent helmet visor visuals have been corrected.
Developers also resolved several crash cases tied to visual effects and continue investigating remaining stability issues.
