ARC Raiders update 1.000.041 is available to download on PS5, PC and Xbox. According to the official ARC Raiders 1.000.041 patch notes, the latest Arc update 1.29 introduces Ermal and his rotating trade system, adds the Rascal launcher, and improves healing Augments, reduces Photoelectric Cloak power use. Today’s ARC Raiders patch 1.000.041 also fixes major gameplay issues including teleportation, loading problems, and unfair enemy interactions.
Update 1.29 Summary
- Added Nomadic Envoy trader Ermal with stash upgrades, vault access, and rotating weekly offers.
- Introduced the Rascal grenade launcher for portable anti-ARC combat.
- Reduced Photoelectric Cloak power use and updated several Augments.
- Improved ARC behavior, sound detection, and enemy interactions.
- Fixed teleportation, loading issues, and multiple gameplay problems.
Official ARC Raiders version 1.000.041 patch notes – May 19, 2026
Latest Content
- Added Nomadic Envoy trader Ermal to Speranza.
- Raiders level 25+ can exchange valuable ARC resources and rare weapons.
- Added temporary Stash space upgrades.
- Added Expedition Vault support with storage for up to five valuable items.
- Added rotating weekly offers including cosmetics, blueprints, Raider Tokens, and progression items.
- Added new Rascal grenade launcher.
- Added Sandveil cosmetic set.
- Added Sideburns facial hair style.
- The Sheath Set arrives June 2.
Balance Updates
ARC
- Improved enemy visibility behavior in smoke and bushes.
- Adjusted sound detection in outdoor and indoor spaces.
- Firefly fire effects now better match visual range.
- Rocketeer missiles now spread more evenly.
- Queen and Matriarch enemies now step over obstacles more often.
- Reduced unfair knockback situations.
Gameplay
- Reduced Photoelectric Cloak power cost from 10/s to 5/s.
Augments
- Tactical Mk.3 Healing now creates area healing.
- Cloud of Renewal healing increased from 20 to 45.
- Cloud of Renewal cooldown increased from 30s to 45s.
- Combat Mk.3 Flanking now supports Medium Shields.
Weapons
- Bettina fire rate increased from 235 to 250.
- Adjusted weapon durability on faster-breaking weapons.
Weapon Mods
- Scoped weapon mods now affect aim-down-sight transition speed.
- Extended Barrel bullet velocity increased from 25% to 30%.
- Extended Barrel damage falloff distance increased by 15%.
- Added Extended Barrel I and II variants.
- Updated Extended Barrel visuals.
Gameplay Changes
- Raiders become less noticeable to ARC after spawning.
- Players are immune to stuns while entering Raider Hatches.
- End-of-round screens now show all squad members.
- Added options to report, mute, block, and leave squads faster.
- Added player blocking after reports.
Bug Fixes
- Fixed teleportation while standing on destroyed ARC parts.
- Fixed downed players moving outside map boundaries.
- Fixed loading screens becoming stuck.
- Fixed Expedition timer display issues.
- Fixed flying ARC becoming stuck.
- Fixed voice chat failures on PS5 and Xbox.
- Fixed grenade canceling problems.
- Fixed missing Zipline interaction prompts.
- Fixed visual, collision, and texture problems across maps.
Audio and Performance
- Improved binaural audio and directional sound clarity.
- Adjusted damage sound suppression.
- Added clearer enemy target switching audio.
- Added stability and performance improvements.
Recently, a major ARC Raiders patch 1.000.008 introduced the Stella Montis map, ARC Matriarch/Shredder event, new items, and quests. Unfortunately, some players still having network connection issues with game. Today’s ARC Raiders version 1.000.041 will fix these issues.
Download free ARC Raiders update 1.000.041 on PS5, PC and Xbox Series X/S.
 patch notes for PS5, PC and Xbox Series X/S. ARC Raiders update 1.000.041 released today.){kind=link}