ARC Raiders Update 1.45.0 Sets Cred to Expire on October 8

The live update also starts Expedition 5, adds the Ascending the Mountain Raider Project, and moves the game to Unreal Engine 5.7.

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Two ARC Raiders characters shown in official Live Update artwork

ARC Raiders Live Update 1.45.0 is live, and its most important deadline is tied to a currency rather than a bug fix. Cred will remain usable until October 8, 2026, when the Frozen Trail update arrives, and any balance left then will expire.

Players should restart the game to download the update. Embark’s Steam announcement also confirms that this will be the final Live Update before October 8, although a smaller update is still planned before that date.

Cred is being retired as a currency ahead of a broader reward system arriving with Frozen Trail. Existing Raider Deck rewards will carry over to the new system, and anything already claimed will remain with players. Any unspent Cred must be used with Shani or on remaining Raider Deck rewards before the deadline.

Beyond that currency change, Update 1.45.0 starts Expedition 5 and the Ascending the Mountain Raider Project, adds the Hornet Hunter Set, and brings the community-designed rubber ducks to Bird City. The gameplay changes include separate keybinds for quick item cycling and the quick-use wheel, a new severe over-encumbrance tier, an option to keep quests when starting an Expedition, and reduced Aphelion weapon sway.

ARC drones flying over a mountainous forest

The patch also fixes a PS5 crash, addresses squad matchmaking lockups, and upgrades Unreal Engine from 5.3 to 5.7. Several issues remain under investigation, including PC crashes linked to Windows Update KB5121003, Xbox Series S crashes, and lost keyboard input on Epic.

Patch Notes for ARC Raiders Live Update 1.45.0

The largest player-facing changes involve Cred’s October 8 expiration, Expedition settings, movement while landing on moving surfaces, inventory weight penalties, and clearer matchmaking feedback. The complete notes also include new community content, combat adjustments, stability fixes, and the current known issues.

HIGHLIGHTS

Raider Project: Ascending the Mountain
The Hornet Hunter Set
Cred Expiration
Expedition 5
Community Rubber Ducks

Forging the Way North

Raider efforts have revealed clues to the mystery of phantom ARC signals that have Shani concerned. Unfortunately, these signals lead ARC to a place we can’t follow, the mountain range just beyond the reach of our Tube system. Rumor has it Apollo’s working on an experimental solution, and he’s requested assistance from Raiders who understand schematics, and can keep their heads down.

Cred Expiration

As we look ahead to Frozen Trail and a rework to Raider Decks, we’ll be making changes to the Cred currency. It will remain usable until October 8, so be sure to use any remaining Cred before then.

We are retiring Cred as a currency, as we’ll be introducing a more expansive reward system launching with the Frozen Trail Update. All existing Raider Deck rewards will also be available in the new system. You will keep any rewards you have already claimed at the time of the update.

Any Cred remaining on your account will expire with the Frozen Trail update, so please be sure to spend your Cred with Shani or on any remaining Raider Deck rewards.

Community Rubber Ducks

The community designed duckies that you have selected have finally made their way into the game! Head on over to Bird City and display them proudly in your Raider Den!

Again, huge congratulations to the designers: gekko.rar, im_AshCheeks and nassguhl!

Three community-designed rubber ducks displayed on a shelf

Content and Bug Fixes

ARC

Snitch Scanners will now spawn ARC similarly to the regular Snitch, but with a lower chance for stronger ARC.

Audio

Fixed an issue where the Equalizer could play its firing sound effect when holstering.
Fixed an issue where voice chat did not work when Raider Voice was enabled.

Customization

Fixed an issue where the Rawhide headgear would stay on with the toggle set to off.
The Boonie outfit will be available from September 15th.

Gameplay

Landing on moving surfaces will now make you follow that surface when landing, not while still in the air.
You can now rebind quick item cycling separately from the quick-use wheel (or disable cycling), and you may bind both to the same key. This helps prevent unintended item swaps after closing the wheel.
Fixed an issue where ARC Turbine mines could not be pinged.
Reduced weapon sway for Aphelion to improve aiming stability.
Starting an Expedition no longer resets your quests by default; you can now choose whether to reset them when departing.
Fixed an issue where the Matriarch’s stomp could damage players through tall cover or when standing on top of the Matriarch.
Added a new severe over-encumbrance tier when carrying well above your loadout weight limit: movement is restricted to walking, and sprinting and jumping are disabled.

Stability

Fixed a crash on PS5 that could occur shortly after starting a session.
Fixed a crash that could occur when rapidly pressing certain keys during gameplay.
Fixed cases where a squad could become stuck after a squadmate signed out and rejoined, blocking ready-up and preventing matchmaking from starting.

Performance

Upgraded Unreal Engine from 5.3 to 5.7.

UI

The UI indicator showing the current weight of your loadout is now updated directly when dropping parts of a stack.
Added visual tweaks to selected nodes in the Skill Tree.
Fixed an issue where some distance based map markers didn’t appear correctly.
The pick up prompt will now show “loadout full” while trying to pick up an item with a full inventory.
Improved matchmaking error messaging: you’ll now see clearer explanations if you go offline while queuing or if your crossplay settings are incompatible, helping diagnose failed matchmaking attempts.

KNOWN ISSUES

The second part of the Phantom Targets project could not be started for some players. We will be sending out compensation in a future update.
There are multiple stability improvements targeting Xbox Series S crashes. Please report any persistent issues to help guide further fixes.
We’re aware of issues with crashing on PC, related to Windows Update KB5121003. Please consult our workaround shared here while we work on a fix.
Players on Epic may experience a sudden loss of keyboard input.
- While we look into this, we recommend disabling any Overlay you may have active. Additionally, you can try alt-tabbing out and back into the game.
The throw animation may sometimes fail to play when attempting to detonate a Trigger ‘Nade immediately after throwing it.
The weapon swap animation may appear broken if weapon swapping right after vaulting.
Player animations may appear broken when interrupting a search of the Baron Husk.
Shredders float to the ceiling in some rooms of the Hidden Bunker.
Leapers can jump through the ARC Turbine.
Shots taken while riding ARC may not register correctly.
Some doors may allow player flashlights’ beams to pass through instead of blocking the emitted light.
We are aware of some clipping issues with the Triumph, Reaver and Azimuth outfits.

Cred now has a firm deadline, while Frozen Trail is scheduled to bring a new reward system on October 8. Share your thoughts on Update 1.45.0 in the comments, and follow us on X, Bluesky, YouTube, Instagram, Steam, and Telegram.

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.

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