# ARC Raiders Live Update 1.42.0

- Product: ARC Raiders (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/arc-raiders)
- Vendor: Embark Studios
- Date: 2026-08-21
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1808500/view/452201006698072432
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/arc-raiders/releases/2026-08-21-live-update-1.42.0

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- **added** — Phantom Targets Part 2 Raider Project with Anomalia Outfit
- **added** — Tick Hunter Set is now available
- **added** — New Twitch Drops including Car Freshener and Ceramic Vase
- **added** — Unique footstep sounds when moving over plastic cloth and tarp surfaces
- **added** — Different audio for all Tier 3 magazine upgrades firing sounds
- **added** — Snitch can now call in a Rocketeer, Firefly, and Hornet duo
- **added** — Spawn protection added to the Surge Coil Trap to avoid affecting players as they spawn in
- **changed** — Map Conditions now have their schedule offset based on regions instead of a single global schedule
- **changed** — Refined footstep and movement sounds indoors by removing scuff sounds, improving audibility at distance, and updating occlusion and concrete surface cues
- **changed** — Improved footstep audio when moving through foliage for clearer, more natural sound
- **changed** — Photoelectric Cloak now works against Turbine lightning attacks and Matriarch missiles
- **fixed** — Stomp attacks from the Queen and Matriarch no longer hit through walls or from farther away than intended

Raiders!

Update 1.42.0 is live right now and with it a number of fixes, a second part of the Phantom Targets event with the Anomalia Outfit, a new Player Project, improved map condition scheduling, and new Twitch drops.

##### **HIGHLIGHTS**

- Phantom Targets Event & Phantom Targets Part 2 Raider Project

- The Tick Hunter Set is now available

- Improved Regional Map Condition Schedule

- An Update on Anti-Cheat and Fair Play

- New [Twitch Drops](https://arcraiders.com/twitch-drops) (Car Freshener & Ceramic Vase)

- Rubber Duck Competition Winners

##### **Phantom Targets Revealed**

Thanks to the assistance of many Raiders, Shani finally pinpointed the source of the phantom targets: erratic Wasps. These ARC units are exhibiting behavior she’s never seen before: emitting strange noises, flying in irregular patterns, and carrying unidentifiable tech. They’re all swarming towards one location. She needs further assistance to understand what’s waiting for them there.

##### **Improvements to Map Condition Scheduling **

We have been working to make sure that the way we schedule Map Conditions is aligned with your playing habits. To that end, we’re introducing _Regional Map Condition Scheduling_. Starting with 1.42.0, Map Conditions will have their schedule offset based on regions, instead of a single, global schedule.

This means that the schedule will shift to fit specific regions' peak hours to better match your experience. This way, it’ll be less likely to miss out on a map condition regardless of where you are.

Don’t hesitate to tell us how Regional Map Condition schedules are working by chatting with us on our Discord! We’re eager to see what everyone’s experience is like and make adjustments accordingly.

_Note: the [Map Condition tracker](https://arcraiders.com/map-conditions) on the website now reflects this change._

##### **Following up about Fair Play **

It’s time to look at what’s been going on in the realm of Fair Play since our last chat [a few weeks back](https://arcraiders.com/news/live-update-1-36-0#maintaining-fair-play). Some new (and some recurring) topics have crossed our path since then, and we wanted to reassure you that keeping Topside safe against cheaters and exploits is a top priority for us, and will continue to be so.

##### **A Note on Third Party Software**

When we see reports of third party software being used to gain an advantage of any kind, in-game or at account level, we investigate. The first and most important step is to verify the validity of the report and whether or not the software actually does what it claims to do. A lot of the time, claims are just that, and interacting with this kind of software carries a large amount of risk.

Be aware that downloading unverified and unofficial software can put more than just your account at risk. Beyond getting banned and losing access to the game, your data and personal information could be exposed.

Remember that your account is only as secure as its weakest link. In order to protect your account, your purchases and progression, we strongly recommend making sure 2FA or passkeys are enabled on all external accounts connected to your Embark ID. Oh, and never share your credentials with anyone. No matter how many ducks they offer.

##### **Recent Actions & Future Plans**

Over the past few weeks, we have been making several improvements alongside Anybrain and Denuvo Anti-Cheat. This has resulted in swift action being taken against a large number of accounts that were using recently popularized cheating software.

There is also the matter of ensuring permanent sanctions for serial, blatant cheaters. We continue working on methods that make it more difficult for new accounts to be obtained and that discourage cheaters from returning.

There have been compounding improvements in our ability to also detect accounts that participated in what we classify as “economy exploits”, which means we can more quickly sanction offenders. These types of sancti

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