January 21, 2026
ARC Raiders Update 1.12.0 Cracks Down on Exploits and Stella Montis Issues
ARC Raiders continues its steady update cadence in 2026 with the release of Update 1.12.0, a smaller but important patch aimed squarely at competitive integrity. While this update doesn’t introduce new content, it tackles several exploits that have been frustrating the community—particularly on the PvP-heavy Stella Montis map.
🗺️ Stella Montis Exploit Finally Addressed
Since its introduction in November, Stella Montis has been one of ARC Raiders’ most popular PvP locations thanks to its tight corridors and high engagement frequency. Unfortunately, it has also been plagued by repeated out-of-bounds exploits.
Update 1.12.0 once again targets these problem areas:
- Multiple out-of-bounds locations on Stella Montis have been fixed
- Known glitch paths allowing players to leave the map have been closed
- Combat situations impacted by unfair positioning should now be resolved
Embark has attempted to fix these issues in prior patches, but players continued to find new ways around the map’s boundaries. This update is intended to finally put those exploits to rest.
🛠️ Major Exploits and Duplication Bugs Fixed
Beyond Stella Montis, Update 1.12.0 focuses heavily on eliminating exploits that directly impacted fairness and progression.
Key fixes include:
- Removal of an item duplication exploit
- Removal of an ammo duplication exploit
- Fixes for cases where players could damage others through geometry
These issues had the potential to heavily skew PvP encounters and resource balance, making this update a crucial stability pass rather than a content drop.
🔄 Building on Recent Balance Changes
This patch arrives just one week after Update 1.11.0, which marked Embark’s return following the holiday break. That earlier update delivered significant balance changes, including:
- Reduced damage radius for the Trigger Nade
- Increased detonation delay to limit PvP dominance
- Reduced fire rate on the Kettle to prevent macro abuse
Together, Updates 1.11.0 and 1.12.0 show a clear focus on tightening PvP balance and removing unintended advantages.
🧭 What’s Next for ARC Raiders in 2026?
While some players hoped for a new Toxic Swamp map condition with this update, Embark has confirmed that larger content additions are still on the way later in 2026.
What we know so far:
- Multiple new maps are planned over the next 12 months
- Future maps will vary in size and layout
- Community speculation points toward a volcanic-themed map
On top of new environments, players continue to push for quality-of-life improvements—especially UI enhancements. Embark has acknowledged feedback around saved loadouts and has stated the team is actively aware of how much time players spend preparing in Speranza.
🧠 Final Thoughts
ARC Raiders Update 1.12.0 may be small, but it’s an important step in reinforcing fair play and competitive balance. By targeting long-standing exploits and duplication bugs, Embark Studios is clearly prioritizing stability and trust as the game heads deeper into 2026. With new maps and quality-of-life improvements on the horizon, ARC Raiders’ future continues to look promising.