ARC Raiders Players May Lose Items They Got from Duplication Glitch

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The team behind ARC Raiders has resolved a critical glitch that allowed players to duplicate items. However, they’ve warned that items obtained through this exploit may be removed, and players could face consequences. ARC Raiders has struggled with exploits since launch, particularly in player-versus-player combat, but the duplication glitch was especially damaging, making the game unplayable for many.

Surprisingly, the big update released on February 10th, which many hoped would fix the problem, didn’t address it at all. To make matters worse, the issue wasn’t even acknowledged in the official patch notes’ list of known problems, leading to strong reactions from players.

Duplication Glitch Drama Continues After Hotfix

Shortly after the February update for ARC Raiders launched, Embark Studios confirmed a duplication glitch and quickly released a fix. However, they also warned that players who exploited the glitch by duplicating a large number of items might face penalties. In a tweet, the studio emphasized the importance of earning rewards through gameplay, stating, “Nothing beats earning your loot the hard way.”

Some Players May Soon Lose Their Glitch-Earned Items

Okay, so Embark hasn’t said exactly what they’re going to do about that recent glitch in ARC Raiders, but it’s looking like they’ll probably have to roll back some accounts. I’m guessing they’ll remove any extra items people duplicated and maybe even the in-game currency they made from selling those duplicates. It might even affect the current Trials standings, since a lot of us used the glitch to get better placements this week. Honestly, it’s all just speculation right now, and we’re still waiting for Embark to officially announce how they’re going to handle things.

The Penalization Lines Seem Blurry

Players have noticed that the game studio hasn’t been very clear about a recent issue, both on Twitter and Discord. A community manager said they’re still looking into how bad the problem is and will take action depending on each specific case. This has led many players to worry the studio might not be able to fix things effectively, as it seems difficult to review every account individually and only punish some players. Even if the studio can do that, it’s still unclear what level of problem would actually deserve a penalty.

Not All Players Are Happy with Embark Studios’ Decision

Image via Embark Studios

Most players are happy the recent problem has been resolved, but some are critical of how Embark Studios dealt with it. They believe players shouldn’t be penalized for an issue caused by the developers, especially since the glitch in ARC Raiders was reported by many people and seemingly overlooked. These players feel it’s unfair to punish those who benefited from the glitch, particularly since well-known streamers like The Burnt Peanut also used it.

Those who support banning or punishing players using the glitch raise valid points. They explain that the issue has created an unfair advantage and inflated scores in ARC Raiders‘ Trials. Additionally, the glitch caused players to lose valuable items in PvP matches, requiring the developers to step in. Finally, they worry that players exploiting the glitch to earn millions of coins could disrupt the game’s economy and balance, especially with a new in-game event starting soon.

Image via Embark Studios

It will be interesting to watch how Embark Studios handles the situation after their recent fix. They’re getting criticism from all sides: players who used the bug claim they weren’t doing anything wrong and shouldn’t be punished, while others feel that letting those players go without penalty would be unfair and could lead to more cheating in the future.

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2026-02-10 20:04