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Complete Arc Raiders guide library — 67 articles covering walkthroughs, boss strategies, class builds, tier lists, patch analysis and beginner tips. Updated for the current game version.

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ARC Raiders Patch Notes Jan 28: Patch Notes Explained

ARC Raiders Jan 28 patch notes explained: store rotation, The Castaway Set, Third Expedition start, and what players should do now.

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arc raiders patch notes jan 27: 1.27.0 patch explained

ARC Raiders 1.27.0 Jan. 27 patch explained: fixes, stability changes, wall-collision repair, and what to do differently now.

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arc raiders patch notes jan 20th: Patch Notes Explained for Store Update 1.40.0

Store Update 1.40.0 adds Phantom Targets, new Volare colors, and a boss bug fix in progress.

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arc raiders patch notes jan 13: Patch Notes Explained

January 13 ARC Raiders patch explained: free Gilded Pickaxe reward, R4D-12 and snap blast grenade nerfs, plus what to change now.

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ARC Raiders patch notes jan 10 explained: Hotfix impact, removals, and what changes today

Jan. 10 ARC Raiders hotfix removed NewConsole and focused on fair play. What changed, who benefits, and what players should do now.

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arc raiders patch notes gun nerfs: Store Update 1.40.0 Explained

Store Update 1.40.0 adds Volare colors and Phantom Targets, with a pending Queen and Matriarch stomp fix and no confirmed gun nerfs.

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arc raiders patch notes gun changes: Patch Notes Explained for Store Update 1.40.0

Store Update 1.40.0 adds Volare variants and Phantom Targets, with a boss-damage fix in progress and no confirmed weapon stat changes.

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ARC Raiders Patch Notes February 2026: Patch Notes Explained

February 2026 ARC Raiders patch notes explained with update timeline, winners, losers, and what to change in your runs today.

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arc raiders patch notes feb 26: Patch Notes Explained

Feb. 26 ARC Raiders patch notes explained: crash fixes, server performance improvements, and crouch recovery changes affecting Il Toro.

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arc raiders patch notes feb 24: Patch Notes Explained

Shrouded Sky in ARC Raiders 1.17.0 adds pianos, feat rerolls, PvP feat removal, and higher craft costs.

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ARC Raiders and arc raiders patch notes feb 17 Explained

ARC Raiders patch notes Feb 17 explained with patch context, winners, losers, and player action items for the current live-service meta.

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ARC Raiders patch notes feb 10: Patch Notes Explained

ARC Raiders patch notes Feb 10 explained: Shared Watch, Cold Snap, who benefits, what changed, and how to adjust your runs.

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Arc Raiders Patch Notes Door Glitch Explained

Arc Raiders patch notes door glitch explained, including the hot fix, the new Stella Montis modifier, and what players should change now.

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ARC Raiders Patch Notes Venator: Update 1.3.0 Explained

ARC Raiders Update 1.3.0 explained: Venator nerf, crafting recipe changes, explosive ARC damage, reinforcement fixes, and Stella Montis updates.

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arc raiders patch notes venator nerf: Update 1.3.0 Explained

Arc Raiders Update 1.3.0 explained: Venator nerf, crafting recipe changes, launcher ammo, explosive damage, and Stella Montis fixes.

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ARC Raiders Patch Notes December 16: Update 1.7.0 Explained

ARC Raiders Update 1.7.0 on December 16, 2025 adds Skill Tree Reset, and this guide explains winners, losers, and what to do next.

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ARC Raiders Patch Notes December 11 Explained

ARC Raiders patch notes December 11 explained with update context, winners, losers, and what players should do next.

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ARC Raiders patch notes dec 22: Matchmaking Change Analysis

Matchmaking-focused ARC Raiders patch notes dec 22 explained, including winners, losers, and what to do differently in the current meta.

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arc raiders patch notes dec 18: December Hotfix Explained

ARC Raiders December 18 hotfix explained: Blueprint drop rates, Hidden Bunker, update 1.7.2, fixes, and the best player actions.

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arc raiders patch notes dec 16: Cold Snap Update 1.7.0 Explained

ARC Raiders Update 1.7.0 explained: Cold Snap, Raider Deck, winter challenges, Expedition Project, and Skill Tree Reset details.

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arc raiders patch notes dec 11: Matchmaking Changes Explained

The verified Dec. 11 ARC Raiders patch record, Update 1.36.0 matchmaking context, winners, losers, and actions for solo, duo, and trio players.

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ARC Raiders Patch Notes Cold Snap Explained

Cold Snap Update 1.7.0 explained with changes, winners, losers, and what ARC Raiders players should do next.

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ARC Raiders patch notes 1.40.0

Patch 1.40.0 fixed quick swap abuse and locked room exploits. Learn who benefited, what changed, and what to do now.

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ARC Raiders patch notes 1.7 2 Explained

ARC Raiders 1.7.2 lowered blueprint drops slightly and re-enabled Hidden Bunker. See who wins, who loses, and what to do now.

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