Arc Raiders Update Permanently Bans Cheaters
▼ Summary
– Players have been using exploits with items like Barricade Kits to glitch through locked doors in Arc Raiders to access loot.
– Embark Studios addressed this issue in update 1.4.0 by placing incendiary traps that kill players who glitch through doors.
– The fix humorously allows legitimate players to find and loot the bodies of exploiters when they unlock doors properly.
– Additional fixes in the update include removing the “double pump” shooting exploit and preventing players from pushing each other by jumping on backs.
– The Control Tower locked room on the Spaceport map had its exterior access blocked as part of the update.
For some time now, Arc Raiders players have discovered methods to bypass locked doors that normally require specific keys. Using items like the Barricade Kit or Noisemaker, crafty raiders could push themselves through walls, gaining access to valuable loot without following the intended path.
Embark Studios has now tackled this issue head-on with the release of update 1.4.0, and their solution is as clever as it is amusing. Videos shared on the game’s subreddit confirm that while it’s still technically possible to glitch through locked doors, those who attempt it will find themselves greeted by a deadly array of incendiary traps. These traps ignite instantly, almost guaranteeing a swift and fiery end for any would-be cheater.
It’s a brilliantly satisfying twist, imagine unlocking a door through legitimate means only to discover the charred remains of another player inside, allowing you to claim all their hard-won gear. The developers even included a witty nod in the patch notes, referring to the change as a “very hot fix,” which couldn’t be more fitting.
Beyond this clever anti-exploit measure, the update also resolves several other gameplay issues. The “double pump” technique, which allowed players to fire weapons faster than intended by rapidly switching between guns and items, has been removed. Additionally, players can no longer push each other by jumping on one another’s backs, and the Control Tower locked room on the Spaceport map has had its exterior access sealed. While these are all meaningful improvements, it’s the blazing response to door glitching that truly steals the spotlight.
(Source: Polygon)
