Embark Studios has released a hotfix for Arc Raiders addressing an infinite ammo glitch that emerged after the game's latest update. The exploit, which also involved weapon repairing, allowed players to gain unfair advantages in gameplay. While the patch fixes the ammo issue, some fans remain concerned about ongoing stability.
Arc Raiders, developed by Embark Studios, has faced multiple glitches since the end of 2025, following a relatively stable period after its launch. The most recent update introduced two significant exploits: a weapon-repairing glitch and an infinite ammo duplication method. These issues came to light on February 11, 2026, when X user @genos shared details and screenshots of the glitches.
The weapon-repairing exploit involves rapidly switching between worn weapons in inventory slots, causing their condition to improve. Players then drop and pick up the weapons to make the repair permanent. This bypasses the game's wear-down mechanic, which is designed to prevent over-reliance on expensive, powerful guns and maintain balance during raids against machines.
The infinite ammo glitch uses a similar swapping technique. By switching weapons, players can fill ammo slots excessively. Dropping, picking up, unloading, and repeating the process allows retention of duplicated ammo. This is particularly problematic for rare ammunition, such as the explosive projectiles for the Hullcracker. Additionally, certain weapons can be overloaded: the Anvil holds 102 bullets instead of six, the Venator 102 instead of 22, and the Bobcat 102 rounds for rapid fire.
These exploits provide individual players with boosted progress, enabling sales of duplicated ammo to in-game traders for extra cash and advantages in player-versus-player encounters. Arc Raiders lacks an official trading market, limiting broader economic disruption, though unofficial item swaps can be abused.
In response, Embark Studios deployed a hotfix on February 11, 2026, specifically targeting the infinite ammo glitch, following earlier issues with item duplication. Despite the quick patch, some players express ongoing concerns about the game's stability. Meanwhile, the Shared Watch event encourages cooperative play against machines, and matchmaking pairs players with similar preferences, such as avoiding PVP.