ARC Raiders hotfix 1.36.1 targets duplication abuse and a busted Expedition screen

The Steam update also says Embark will keep banning accounts that gained a major edge through exploits.

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ARC Raiders hotfix 1.36.1 targets duplication abuse and a busted Expedition screen

Embark pushed Hotfix 1.36.1 for ARC Raiders on July 9, 2026, and the update went out across all platforms to deal with two problem spots: a duplication issue and a UI bug in the Expedition screen. Players on their fourth Expedition were seeing Skill Points instead of Mystery Rewards. The studio posted the notice on Steam at its hotfix announcement.

Patch Notes

This is a short but pointed fix. The main goal is to close off an exploit that could affect the in-game economy and to make the Expedition screen show the right reward information again.

Fixed a duplication issue.
Fixed the Expedition UI bug that showed Skill Points instead of Mystery Rewards for players on their fourth Expedition.
Embark said it will keep issuing bans on accounts that have gained a significant advantage through exploits.
Restart the game to download the update.

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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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