Arc Raiders Update 1.33.0 went live on June 16, 2026, adding the Forgotten Relics event, the Converging Paths project, and a fresh batch of fixes for combat, audio, and the inventory menu. The download weighs about 5.1 GB, and there is no server downtime, so you can patch and jump straight into a raid.
Quick answer: Update 1.33.0 introduces the Forgotten Relics event and the Converging Paths project (both running through July 27), disables free loadouts for Night Raid and Close Scrutiny for three weeks, sells the Reaver Set bundle, and fixes aiming, fall-through-map bugs, and Rocketeer ammo drops.
Forgotten Relics event: how Merits and rewards work
The Forgotten Relics event is built around Merits, a currency that fills up automatically as you play. Any XP you earn on any map converts into Merits, and you spend those Merits to unlock a range of rewards that include gameplay items, weapons, and Raider Tokens.
You can speed things up by hunting relics. These are scattered across the world and tucked inside containers like lockers, drawers, and crates. Each relic is worth a different amount of Merits depending on its rarity, but there is a catch. You only keep the Merits if you extract from the raid with the relic still in your inventory. Die or fail to extract, and that relic value is gone.
Progressing through the event also hands you the Saltwalker Outfit and its toggles. On top of that, every Merit you earn through Forgotten Relics feeds directly into the Converging Paths project, so the two systems are linked.
Note: If you carry an item that grants Merits into a raid, it may incorrectly show a Merits icon. The Saltwalker outfit preview on the Forgotten Relics page can also display two toggles for each element. Both are known display bugs and do not affect what you actually earn.
Converging Paths project: dates and final rewards
The Converging Paths project ties into the Nomadic Envoys storyline in Speranza. It runs from June 16 through July 27 and asks you to secure safe passage for the nomads, gather supplies, and recover relics from Topside.
Every stage you complete pushes a Display Case forward, showing off the relics you have uncovered along the way. Finish the whole project and you walk away with the Red-Black color variant of the Saltwalker Outfit, a Sextant backpack charm, and Raider Tokens. With these rewards, the total Raider Tokens earnable this season reaches 300.
| Activity | Window | Headline rewards |
|---|---|---|
| Forgotten Relics event | From June 16 | Saltwalker Outfit and toggles, gameplay items, weapons, Raider Tokens |
| Converging Paths project | June 16 – July 27 | Red-Black Saltwalker variant, Sextant backpack charm, Raider Tokens |
Free loadouts disabled for Night Raid and Close Scrutiny
Free loadouts are now turned off for the Night Raid and Close Scrutiny map conditions. The goal is to raise the entry cost for these higher-reward scenarios so players bring real gear and commit to the risk instead of dropping in for free.
This is a time-limited test that runs for three weeks. Embark has said it may extend the restriction to more map conditions later, depending on how the test plays out and what players report.
The Reaver Set bundle
The Reaver Set bundle is now available to buy in the store. It is the headline cosmetic for this update alongside the outfits earned through the event and project.
Tip: Some hairstyles may clip through the Reaver outfit helmet, which is a known issue Embark is tracking.
Key gameplay and combat fixes
The patch clears up several issues that affected aiming and survivability. Aiming down sights no longer behaves unexpectedly in ways that hurt accuracy with some weapons, and you will no longer occasionally fall through the map when stepping on Fireballs and Pop parts.
Loot and enemy behavior also got attention. The Rocketeer now drops Launcher Ammo instead of Heavy Ammo, the Firefly no longer drops an incendiary grenade without being destroyed, and the Queen and Matriarch can now plant their feet on more varied terrain and stand on moving surfaces.
| Area | Fix |
|---|---|
| General | ADS accuracy corrected; no more falling through map on Fireballs and Pop parts; quest objectives no longer activate out of order; expedition damage tracking excludes squad damage |
| Animation | No T-pose after a sprint Dodge Roll; long weapons no longer detach after vaulting; Sandveil outfit no longer stretches at the neck and shoulders |
| ARC | Rocketeer drops Launcher Ammo; Firefly grenade drop fixed; Queen and Matriarch footing improved |
| Audio | Extraction announcements play correctly; Barricade Kit dismantle audio fixed; clearer Raider Cache cues; rebalanced footstep volumes |
| Maps | Cannot fall through the map near the Pilgrim’s Peak building wall |
| Utility | Knocked-out players no longer block Barricade Kit expansion; Tactical Mk.3 Healing augment can no longer revive DBNO players |
Inventory and UI changes
The inventory action menu now includes input shortcuts for Sell, Recycle, Repair (gamepad only), Salvage, and Drop, which cuts down on menu navigation. Ermal’s offers also display stack sizes correctly, so you will see entries like “Raider Tokens x25” as intended.
- Selecting Upgrade on a weapon no longer opens a different weapon in large inventories.
- The expedition damage tracker now shows a correct number after you deal high damage.
- Free Loadout no longer clears your current loadout until a round is played, and the Inventory screen shows the Free Loadout when readied up instead of an empty inventory.
- Health and armor bar jitter during healing is fixed.
- Opening the console menu on PS5 or Xbox while matchmaking no longer cancels matchmaking.
- Map Condition countdowns now appear only 60 minutes before conditions go live.
Embark also noted it is investigating wider Map Condition improvements, including separate schedules for different time zones. You can check which conditions are active throughout the day on the map conditions schedule.
Anti-cheat and reporting updates
Denuvo Anti-Cheat is rolling out to more players, and Embark says it is targeting item duplication with detection and prevention measures. The studio has also added two new inbox messages so you know when a report leads to action.
- Action Notice: A confirmation that a player you reported has been banned.
- Loot Compensation: If a cheater knocked you out, your lost loot is returned automatically. No report is needed.
Because the two messages are independent, you can receive both. Report a cheater who also knocked you out, and you may get an action notice and your loot back at the same time.
Known issues to watch for
- Some PC players may see lower FPS than usual; update GPU drivers or roll back to a previous version if it persists.
- Some Xbox players, particularly on Series S, are experiencing crashes.
- The Quick Wheel has reported unwanted behaviors under investigation.
- The Dolabra, Hullcracker, and Rascal do not damage training dummies on the Practice Range.
- Shots taken while riding ARC may not register correctly.
- Shredders float to the ceiling in some Hidden Bunker rooms, and the Leaper can jump through the ARC Turbine.
The road to October
Embark has framed updates like this one as short-term content while the team builds toward a larger release in October, which it calls its biggest update yet. That work covers a new map, new ARC enemies, new progression routes, fresh quests, weapon testing, and new music.
For now, the Forgotten Relics event and Converging Paths project give you something to chase through July 27, with the Saltwalker outfits, a Sextant charm, and a season-total of 300 Raider Tokens on the line. The next major content drop is set for October, with the team planning substantial updates roughly every six months after that.
