Embark Studios is keeping the pressure on in their free-to-play extraction shooter, ARC Raiders, dropping a significant update that directly answers a major community request. Patch 1.13.0 is now live, bringing a whole new level of challenge for lone wolf operatives.
What’s New in Patch 1.13.0
The single biggest game-changer is the introduction of a Solo vs. Squads mode. This allows solo players to queue into standard squad-based matches, offering a high-risk, high-reward experience for those who prefer to play alone.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S |
| Release Date | |
| Price | Free-to-play |
| Developer | Embark Studios |
| Genre | PvPvE Extraction Shooter |
New Content and Features
Beyond the headline solo mode, Patch 1.13.0 fleshes out the player experience with several additions. Players can now show off their biggest accomplishments with a new Trophy Display feature, giving them a tangible way to showcase in-game triumphs. The update also introduces new quests to guide players and provide fresh objectives.
This patch continues Embark’s commitment to evolving the game’s ecosystem. While the new mode adds fresh dynamic to existing maps, the studio has much more planned—a solid content drop focusing on both gameplay variety and quality-of-life improvements.
Patch 1.13.0 Highlights
New Additions
Solo vs Squads: Raiders can now choose to deploy to X-Isle solo and face the challenge of taking on squads by themselves.
New Augments: Three new augments have been added:
- Bionic Eye: Highlights loot through walls
- Heartstopper: Makes you silent while ADSing
- Vital Sign: Reveals enemy health bars
Trophy Display: Raiders can now show off their trophies in the hub.
New Quests: Two new quests have been added for Raiders to complete.
Bug Fixes
- Fixed an issue where you would not get credit for squad wiping a team if the last kill was a trade
- Fixed an issue where you were unable to pick up your own dropped loot after reconnecting to a server
- Fixed a number of crash instances
Community Response and Future Plans
The addition of a solo queue has been a frequent request from the community, and its arrival is being met with excitement from players who enjoy the extra challenge.
Looking ahead, the future for ARC Raiders appears bright. In a developer update, design lead Virgil Watkins stated that the game will receive multiple maps
this year. According to a report on FW Gaming, Watkins elaborated that these maps will vary in size and introduce new conditions and enemy types to make the game feel fresh
.
Why Play Now
Patch 1.13.0 is a fantastic reason for seasoned players to jump back in and for solo gamers who were hesitant to finally give ARC Raiders a shot. Embark Studios is clearly listening to feedback and building a robust roadmap, signaling a strong future for the sci-fi shooter.
You can download and play for free on the official Steam page.
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