Big Changes Made as Embark Studios Roll Out Arc Raiders Update 1.3.0 Patch Notes

The​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ Arc Raiders Update 1.3.0 Patch Notes bring forward large-scale balance changes, economy modifications, AI improvements, environmental bug fixes, and the addition of a new Raider Den feature, which was created based on community feedback.

The update drastically changes the combat pacing, resource management, and gameplay stability; thus, every change is significant, and players have to be aware of them.

Biggest Changes in Arc Raiders Update 1.3.0 Patch Notes

Embark Studios has introduced some significant changes in Arc Raiders in their recent 1.3.0 update. Here's everything you need to know about the Arc Raiders 1.3.0 update.

Venator Rebalance

The Venator pistol, a close-range overperformer, had its firepower drastically reduced.

• The fire-rate upgrades reduced: 22/44/60% → 13/26/40%.
• Weight increased: 2 kg → 5 kg.
• Damage and accuracy unchanged.

These changes transform the pistol into a less dominant burst weapon. At the same time, they allow it to keep its basic functionalities.

Explosive Damage Overhaul

Explosives were over-damaging some of the enemy parts that were not even meant to be damaged.

• Explosive damage has been rebalanced to be more consistent.
• Small enemies (Turrets) are almost the same as before.
• Large enemies (Bastion) are taking less damage.
• The Hullcracker has been reworked to require more precise placement.

These changes aim to make it difficult for the players to use explosives, which can easily defeat the large enemy types in Arc Raiders.

Arc Raiders Patch Notes 1.3.0: Economy & Crafting Adjustments

Some adjustments to the economy have also been made to balance gameplay.

Launcher Ammo crafting is no longer a blueprint requirement and can be done at the Workbench. On the other hand, if you're facing connection issues in Arc Raiders, then check out our ‘how to fix’ guide online.

Arc Raiders Patch Notes 1.3.0: New Raider Den Feature

The community recently requested the support of displaying a collection of 600 Rubber Ducks in the Raider Den. A picture in the patch notes shows a Raider surrounded by ducks, which most probably means that the display limit has been extended. This update is a direct reaction to that player's request.

1. Weapons, Movement & AI Improvements

The biggest changes in weapons, movement and AI improvements include the following:

Shredder Enhancements

• Improved detection of Lure Grenades
• Reduced turn speed
• Improved braking
• Stiffer suspension
• More consistent impact reactions
• Better navigation to avoid getting stuck on corners

2. Movement

Enemy ground detection has been enhanced for angled and uneven surfaces.

3. Weapon Fixes

Weapon fixes and changes include the following:

Aphelion

• Fixed excessively bright distant tracers
• Increased blueprint drop rate

Stitcher

Corrected reload time scaling in displayed stats

4. Map & Environment Fixes

The map and environment fixes in the Arc Raiders 1.3.0 update include the following:

General

Barricades are not allowed to overlap characters or recede into the locked rooms.

The Dam Battlegrounds

Fixed players getting stuck in the Control Tower elevator shaft

Spaceport

• Collision was introduced in the Hidden Bunker staircase
• Fixed Launch Tower wall entry exploit
• Fixed unintended access to the Control Tower locked room

5. Blue Gate

Fixed railing props that previously blocked bullets

6. Stella Montis

• Fixed the terrain collision issue close to the Train Station
• Fixed the location where you could get stuck inside the Train Station
• Removed two player spawns that were too close to ARC spawn areas
• Fixed walls in the Business Centre that allowed bullets to pass through

Bug Fixes & Stability Improvements

• Fixed ARC calling reinforcements outside the map
• Fixed crash with Raider Voice on PCs lacking AVX2 support
• Fixed a crash when surrendering after reconnecting
• Fixed invisible collision after scavenging Shredder
• Fixed Trials weekly rollover showing outdated rank
• Recommended AMD GPU driver has been updated to 25.11.1
• Raider Den updated with new duck placement capability

Arc​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ Raiders Update 1.3.0 Patch Notes are mainly focused on improving the game stability and positively extending its balance. While the player community adjusts to changes in combat and the economy, this update serves as a platform for further content. Perhaps, it will also be helpful to read our coverage on ARC Raiders North Line Release time and date for the next ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌steps.