Arc Raiders Teases 'Very Hot Fix' for Locked Room Exploits, Leaving Cheaters Roasted

The latest update for Arc Raiders, developed by Embark Studios, has brought a fiery twist to the game. Released as version 1.4.0, the update includes a creative solution to tackle the infamous locked room exploits, and it’s causing quite a stir within the player community.

With players eager to test the new changes, the update’s unique deterrent has quickly become a topic of conversation. While the locked room exploit hasn’t been entirely eradicated, there’s a flaming surprise waiting for those who attempt to glitch their way inside.

The Fiery Solution to Cheaters

As shared by redditor Forward_Problem_7550, players who bypass locked doors illegally are now greeted by an unexpected fiery demise. The video clip below captures this new trap in action, providing a hot deterrent to would-be cheaters.

Locked rooms now turn you into a fireball if you glitch inside
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Players are finding this solution both amusing and effective. One user noted, “Best part of this is the clowns doing the glitch lose all their stuff to someone who legitimately opens the door with a key. CLASSIC!” The approach not only punishes exploiters but also encourages legitimate gameplay. Though the exploit can still be used, this fiery deterrent is sure to deter many from attempting it again.

Beyond Fireballs: Other Updates

The update didn’t stop with just the locked room fix. It also addressed the gun quick swap exploit and introduced other improvements to enhance gameplay. Below are the full patch notes outlining these changes.

Arc Raiders Patch Notes 1.4.0:

Content and Bug Fixes

Exploit mitigation mechanisms have been added for all locked rooms across all maps.
Fixed the gun exploit that allowed you to shoot quicker than intended by swapping to a quick use item and back.
The exterior access to Spaceport’s Control Tower locked room has been blocked off.
Fixed the issue that sometimes caused low resolution textures in the Main Menu.
Fixed players being able to push each other by jumping on each other’s backs.
Fixed lighting artifacts that would sometimes occur upon entering maps.
Raider Voice now correctly respects the selected voice option after restarting the game.