ARC Raiders Hotfix Addresses the Infinite Ammo Glitch

ARC Raiders‘ new hotfix, released on February 11, fixes a glitch that gave weapons infinite ammo and also resolves several issues tied to the duplication exploit and broken quests. Embark Studios has faced backlash over the past few days after failing to address a major ARC Raiders exploit in one of its updates. Now, the studio appears to be accelerating its post-update hotfixes to reassure its player base. This latest patch, which arrived just hours after the previous one, makes that effort clear.

Prominent streamers, including TheBurntPeanut, showcased the infinite-ammo glitch, quickly drawing attention to the problem. Triggering it was surprisingly simple: Players could swap their primary and secondary weapons a few times, then drop the secondary to load it with 100 bullets in a single magazine, regardless of weapon type. The exploit apparently worked mid-match, even during active fights, turning some of ARC Raiders best PvP guns into devastating killing machines. Fortunately, Embark Studios addressed this issue much faster than the earlier duplication glitch.

ARC Raiders Latest Patch Targets More Duplication Glitches

Announced via Twitter and Discord, the February 11 hotfix aims to shut down ARC Raiders‘ newly discovered infinite-ammo glitch while also eliminating the earlier inventory duplication exploit. The patch notes also mention quick fixes for some quests, including those with missing or incomplete objectives. However, the community appears far more focused on the two duplication issues, and for good reason.

Many players are pleased to see Embark Studios speeding up its response to ARC Raiders‘ game-breaking issues. The studio rolled out two back-to-back hotfixes within a short window, a clear shift from its usual weekly update cycle. That said, some remain concerned that new exploits will continue to surface and potentially drive players away before Embark Studios can resolve them all.

The infinite-ammo glitch, for instance, surfaced just hours after the duplication patch went live in ARC Raiders. It followed a similar pattern, requiring players to repeat simple actions like swapping and dropping a weapon to trigger it. That raises concerns about how long it might take for another exploit to appear and disrupt the experience once again. So far, ARC Raiders has dealt with more than enough game-breaking issues, including wall hacks and gun repair exploits, that severely undermine its PvP balance. As a result, many players are calling on the Swedish studio to take a firmer stance and impose stricter penalties on those who abuse these glitches.

Embark Says These Hotfixes Are Part of an Ongoing Investigation

In a post on the game’s Discord server, the studio stated, “These fixes have added to our ongoing investigation into the full impact of the issues and related exploits.” Embark previously warned that ARC Raiders players who abused these exploits could face penalties, a statement that sparked fresh controversy. Some argue it is unfair to punish players for issues caused by the developers in the first place, while others believe letting exploit abusers off the hook would only encourage more players to seek out and take advantage of similar problems in the future.

More Hotfixes Could Be on the Way

In recent weeks, players and prominent ARC Raiders streamers have voiced frustration over the game’s growing list of glitches. Embark Studios appears to have taken that feedback seriously and is now moving to address these problems more quickly instead of sticking to its usual slower cadence. This suggests that more rapid hotfixes could arrive throughout February ahead of ARC Raiders‘ next major update. Several exploits are still active, but the developer has now acknowledged them and seems intent on resolving them all.