After a 24-hour delay, Update 1.23.0 has begun rolling out globally. Weekly updates in Arc Raiders continue to focus on stability, balance adjustments, and targeted bug fixes following larger content drops. While this patch is not content-heavy, it addresses several high-impact gameplay issues and refines multiple systems across combat, maps, and AI behavior.
The update also brings adjustments to the Close Scrutiny conditions introduced in the Flashpoint update, alongside multiple exploit and collision fixes across maps and encounters.
1. Vanguard Set – Outfit
Vanguard set
The standout addition of this patch is the Vanguard Set, a premium cosmetic bundle introduced in the in-game store. The set includes a full tactical-themed outfit featuring armor pieces and attachments designed around a frontline aesthetic. Vanguard set is priced at 1,600 Raider Coins.
Vanguard Set includes three items, which can be bought separately as well:
- Craftsman Backpack
- Vanguard Outfit
- Vanguard Helmet (Scrappy)
2. Rampage Set – Raider Tool
Rampage set
Besides the brand new outfit, the latest patch also adds a new Raider Tool set called Rampage, which includes a new skin, Sledgehammer. It is designed as a dusty Sledgehammer, giving a fresh look to the tool. Ramapage set is priced at 800 Raider Coins.
Here’s everything included in the Ramage set:
- Sledgehammer Raider Tool
- Weapon Case Backpack Attachment
- Portable Jammer Backpack Charm
3. All Changes in Update 1.23.0
Update 1.23.0 focuses on refinement rather than expansion, tightening combat consistency, fixing Assessor encounter issues in Close Scrutiny, and cleaning up map traversal bugs. Below is the complete Arc Raiders Update 1.23.0 patch breakdown.
3.1. ARC
Destroying Rocketeer
ARC enemy audio behavior receives a small correction.
- Fixed an issue that caused Rocketeers to use an incorrect combat alert sound.
3.2. Gameplay (Major Fixes)
Core combat and interaction systems receive stability and exploit corrections.
- Fixed an issue where two Trigger ’Nades could deal triple damage when detonated near each other.
- Fixed an issue preventing items from being used immediately when holding fire and swapping.
- Fixed an issue where weapons and items could fire automatically.
- Fixed a shoulder swap bug where the camera remained locked to one side.
- Fixed an exploit allowing the Anvil Splitter to bypass dispersion penalties.
- Barricades can no longer be placed on ziplines.
3.3. Maps (Stella Montis & Buried City Fixes)
Environmental and collision issues are corrected across multiple locations.
- Fixed fire damage trigger outside a locked room in Medical Research on Stella Montis.
- Fixed a location where players could be shot through the floor in Stella Montis.
- Fixed missing staircases in Buried City.
- Fixed interaction failures with the Code Printer during Locked Gate events.
3.4. Close Scrutiny (AI & Event Fixes)
Close Scrutiny map condition
Assessor encounters and ARC behavior receive multiple corrections.
- Adjusted Rocketeer and Vaporizer movement speeds to stabilize idle behavior.
- Fixed reconnected players not seeing Assessor platforms correctly.
- Fixed Vaporizers getting stuck near Assessors.
- Fixed Assessor failing to return to orbit in certain cases.
- Fixed breach platform issues caused by rapid input spam during Assessor interactions.
- All ARC units spawned by Assessors now despawn correctly when idle for too long.
- Fixed incorrect Assessor ping locations on the map.
- Fixed player stalling when jumping between Assessor platforms.
- Fixed landing overlap where an Assessor and Probe could spawn in the same area in Buried City.
3.5. UI & Crash Fixes
UI clarity and performance stability improvements.
- Fixed incorrect weapon upgrade tier display in the UI.
- Fixed fully transparent helmet visor rendering bug.
- Fixed multiple visual effects that could trigger crashes.
- Ongoing investigation into remaining crash issues continues.
