ARC Raiders Update 1.2 “North Line” Patch Notes Revealed

Embark Studios has officially released the patch notes for ARC Raiders Update 1.2, titled “North Line.” The third-person extraction shooter has been on a hot streak since launching on October 30, quickly surpassing 100,000 players within minutes and earning widespread praise from critics and fans alike.

With an 89 critic average on OpenCritic and a 100 player rating, ARC Raiders has also garnered a “Very Positive” score on Steam from over 75,000 reviews, with players highlighting its visuals, atmosphere, and combat — with some even calling it “a near-perfect game.”

 

ARC Raiders’ North Line Update Adds Stella Montis Map and New Event

Released on November 13, the North Line update introduces a new Community Unlock Event called “Breaking New Ground.” Players are tasked with restoring an underground tunnel network beneath Speranza by gathering and donating Metal Parts, Fabric, Chemicals, Rubber Parts, and Plastic Parts. Completing this community goal unlocks the game’s fifth map, Stella Montis, a remote research facility nestled in the northern mountains filled with mysterious ruins.

The new Stella Montis area also brings two fresh ARC enemies — the Matriarch and the Shredder. The Matriarch appears under certain map conditions, while the Shredder shows up in Stella Montis and favors brutal close-quarters combat. In addition, players can expect new quests, one new legendary weapon, three new mines, and two grenades to enhance their arsenal.

Major Fixes and Gameplay Improvements

Alongside the new content, Update 1.2 includes several important performance and balance changes.
Embark has reduced character latency to address a long-standing desync issue that caused players to appear to take damage behind cover. Several achievements that were not tracking properly have also been fixed, though some will require players to redo certain objectives. The patch also corrects fall-through terrain bugs and improves responsiveness between shooting and hit detection.

 

ARC Raiders Update 1.2 Patch Highlights

• New Map: Stella Montis

• New Enemies: Matriarch and Shredder

• Community Event: Breaking New Ground

• New Gear: Legendary weapon, 3 mines, 2 grenades

• Reduced latency and improved hit registration

• Bug fixes for achievements, quests, terrain, and animation issues

Balance Changes

• Wolfpack Value: Increased from 3,000 to 5,000 Coins

• Launcher Ammo: Doubled value from 100 to 200 Coins; refined crafting requirements

• ARC Motion Core & Circuitry: Unlocks earlier at Refiner Level 2; crafting cost increased

• Spotter Relay Value: Reduced from 5,000 to 2,000 Coins

• Security Lockers: Adjusted to reduce overabundance of rare loot

• XP Adjustments: Reduced XP for some classes like Bastion and Bombardier, while increasing XP for specific ARC part loots 

 

Additional Fixes

The update improves everything from vaulting animations and camera behavior to voice chat options, UI navigation, and enemy AI. Maps such as The Dam, Buried City, and Spaceport received collision fixes, terrain adjustments, and new loot balancing. Weapon accuracy near walls was also corrected, and multiple quality-of-life updates were added, including stack splitting in inventory and Discord integration refinements.

What’s Next for ARC Raiders

Embark has confirmed one more major update in 2025. The “Cold Snap” update arrives in December, bringing a snowfall weather condition, the Flickering Flames event, the Expedition Project Raider reset, and more new quests.

With strong player momentum and consistent post-launch updates, ARC Raiders continues to build on its early success — and North Line looks to be another solid step forward for Embark’s ambitious sci-fi shooter.