ARC Raiders Update 1.20.0 Hits Servers with Outages

Embark Studios released Update 1.20.0 for its hit extraction shooter ARC Raiders on March 17, 2026, introducing key balance adjustments and cosmetic additions across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC platforms. The patch, however, was marred by widespread server outages that disrupted play for tens of thousands of users, highlighting ongoing technical challenges for the game nearly five months after its October 30, 2025 launch.

ARC Raiders, developed and published by Embark Studios, places players in a post-apocalyptic Earth overrun by mechanical ARC threats. As Raiders, users venture to the surface to gather resources, evade or combat robotic enemies, and extract loot in high-stakes PvPvE matches. The third-person survival shooter supports online multiplayer and co-op, with cross-platform play and save functionality via Embark ID. Since its debut, the title has sold more than 12 million copies and earned strong reviews, averaging 87 out of 100 from critics, praised for its atmospheric world and player-driven exploration.

The game's development began with internal debates over its core identity. Early concepts ranged from battle royale elements to co-op boss fights inspired...