Arc Raiders Update 1.4.0 Traps Door Exploit with Flames

Embark Studios released update 1.4.0 for its extraction shooter Arc Raiders on November 27, addressing a persistent exploit that allowed players to bypass locked doors and access valuable loot without keycards. Instead of sealing the vulnerability, the developers installed hidden incendiary traps inside the rooms, which activate upon unauthorized entry and instantly kill intruders with flames.

The door glitch had plagued the game since its launch, enabling players to clip through security doors on various maps by exploiting collision mechanics or using items like barricade kits and noisemakers. This method let raiders skip the risk of obtaining rare keycards, which drop randomly across maps and unlock high-value loot areas such as vaults and special caves. Community members had repeatedly requested a fix in forums and social media, noting how the exploit disrupted the game's economy and encouraged unfair play.

In the patch notes, Embark described the change as adding "exploit mitigation mechanisms" to all locked rooms, without detailing the fiery consequence. Players attempting the glitch now phase through as before but trigger a barrage of flames upon arrival, resulting in...