Hey, Daily Quest readers.
One rule for us, another for the streamers—sound familiar?
Arc Raiders developer Embark just wrapped up their investigation into
the game-breaking duplication glitch that turned the economy upside
down, and while regular players are getting coins stripped and accounts
suspended, mega-streamer TheBurntPeanut walked away with nothing but a polite warning. Oh, and he streamed the exploit to thousands of followers.
The community is absolutely livid, and honestly? We don't blame them.
This post breaks down exactly what went down, what Embark said, and why
this feels like a massive betrayal of the playerbase.
What Even Was the Dupe Glitch?
Before we get into the drama, let's recap the chaos. The Arc Raiders duplication glitch wasn't some minor bug quietly exploited in a corner—it was a full-scale economic meltdown that evolved in stages:
- Phase 1: Players discovered they could dupe rubber ducks and sell them to vendors for massive profit.
- Phase 2: Things escalated fast—Trigger 'Nades and Ziplines started flooding the entire map.
- Phase 3: The in-game economy was in ruins, and Embark had to launch a full investigation.
Embark's blog post confirmed the investigation took significant time because they wanted to:
- Validate every individual report
- Confirm actual exploit usage
- Separate accidental from intentional abuse
- Assess the overall economic damage
Fair enough approach—in theory. The execution? That's where things get messy.
The Punishment Breakdown: Case-by-Case… Unless You're Famous
Embark outlined a tiered punishment system that sounds reasonable on paper:
| Infringement Level | Punishment Handed Out |
|---|---|
| Low-level usage | Warning message |
| Moderate abuse | Coin removal |
| Severe exploitation | Account suspension |
The criteria for "severe" cases specifically targeted players whose exploit usage had a significant impact on the in-game economy or other players' experience. Keep that definition locked in your head, because it's about to become very important.
TheBurntPeanut: The Glitch That Got a Golden Ticket
Here's where the plot thickens into something truly infuriating.
TheBurntPeanut isn't just some random Arc Raiders player. He's one of the game's biggest advocates—organizing clan wars between popular streamers, building community events, and generally being the face of Arc Raiders content. He also used the dupe glitch AND streamed it live, actively teaching thousands of viewers how to exploit the bug.
By Embark's own definition, broadcasting an exploit to a massive audience that then floods into the game and replicates it? That's about as significant an impact on the economy as you can get.
His punishment? A warning message. That's it. Done. Goodnight.
His public apology followed shortly after, posted on X. And look, call me cynical, but something about a streamer apologizing while not losing a single coin just doesn't feel particularly sincere. You can almost hear the shrug behind the words.
The Community Reacts: Pure, Unfiltered Rage
The comment sections erupted faster than a Trigger 'Nade spamfest, and the frustration is completely understandable:
"He gets a warning, but the rest of us who don't have a bunch of viewers get our money taken from us. I've never been so pissed at a game developer."
"So lemme get this straight @EmbarkStudios, everybody else who I've seen get this message has had a large portion of their money taken. But Peanut is exempt from that same consequence?"
These aren't angry trolls—these are paying players who got suspended or financially penalized for doing the exact same thing a famous streamer did publicly and at a far greater scale.
Why This Hurts the Game Long-Term
- Trust Erosion: If players believe famous streamers get special treatment, they lose faith in developer integrity.
- Precedent Setting: This signals that exploit consequences depend on your follower count, not your actions.
- Community Division: Regular players vs. streamer favourites is a toxic split no game survives long-term.
My Take: Embark Dropped the Ball Hard Here
As a gamer who genuinely wants Arc Raiders to thrive, this decision is baffling to me. Embark took their time, promised a thorough investigation, and then handed the most visible abuser the lightest possible consequence. If anything, TheBurntPeanut's punishment should have been heavier given the amplification factor of his platform.
Streamers bring visibility—but that visibility cuts both ways. If you showcase an exploit to 50,000 people, you own the consequences of 50,000 people replicating it. A warning doesn't cover that tab.
Embark still has time to course-correct. A transparent follow-up statement addressing the community's concerns would go a long way. Silence? That'll tank the goodwill fast.
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