Embark Studios has deployed a hotfix on February 11, 2026 to address a recent exploit that let some players duplicate unlimited ammunition and other items in ARC Raiders. The patch also corrects issues where Headwinds quests disappeared from players’ logs after the previous update.
The developer linked the update in a social post and included the following statement and list of fixes. The post is available on the game’s official X account.
We’ve just deployed a new hotfix to address additional reported issues:
- Fixed an inventory slot mechanic duplication glitch
- Fixed an infinite ammo weapon glitch
- Fixed an issue where some quests were missing from the Headwinds update
- Fixed an issue where partially incomplete quests appeared after yesterday’s update
The team is dedicated to investigating and squashing exploits and we’ll keep you in the loop, thank you for your continued diligent reporting. No need to download, please restart your game!
Players and streamers had rapidly amplified the exploit in recent hours. Content creators including TheBurntPeanut broadcast matches where duplicated ammunition and duplicated grenades were used repeatedly, creating matches that ran outside the usual balance.
Embark’s hotfix addresses both the infinite-ammo weapon bug and an inventory slot duplication trick that allowed endless items to be generated. The update also remedies quest visibility problems introduced by the Headwinds update. For background on Headwinds and the issues players reported after that update, see reporting on the Headwinds update problems here. The developer asks that players restart the game to receive the fixes.
Patch Notes
The developer reproduced the following message as part of the hotfix announcement. The text below is the official message as posted by Embark Studios.
We’ve just deployed a new hotfix to address additional reported issues:
- Fixed an inventory slot mechanic duplication glitch
- Fixed an infinite ammo weapon glitch
- Fixed an issue where some quests were missing from the Headwinds update
- Fixed an issue where partially incomplete quests appeared after yesterday’s update
The team is dedicated to investigating and squashing exploits, and we’ll keep you in the loop, thank you for your continued diligent reporting. No need to download, please restart your game!
Was any duplicated item missed by this hotfix? X, Bluesky, YouTube, Instagram
ARC Raiders
Developed by Embark Studios
ARC Raiders is a multiplayer extraction adventure, set in a lethal future earth, ravaged by a mysterious mechanized threat known as ARC. Enlist as a Raider and scavenge the surface to thrive in a desolate world. But beware of the machines. Beware of Raiders preying on others.
ARC Raiders blends the tension from extraction shooters with atmospheric settings from the adventure genre. Lurking threats—from deadly machines to other Raiders—create a constant ebb and flow of intensity, where every moment is charged with the thrill of high stakes. Extract valuable loot and explore the unfolding mysteries of a vibrant, lethal world.
ARC Raiders supports seamless social play across PlayStation, Xbox, and PC. Play with your squad and thrive as a team, or rise in the ranks as a lone ranger.
- Genre: Shooter
- Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5
- Perspective: Third person
- Modes: Multiplayer, Co-operative
- Release: 2025-10-30
- Publisher: Embark Studios
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Age Rating:
- IGDB Rating: 84.1/100
