ARC Raiders Update 1.7.2 on December 18 Re-enables Hidden Bunker via Patch 1.000.016

by Alex Co December 18, 2025 6:00 am in Title Updates and Patches
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Following the release of the Cold Snap update the other day for ARC Raiders, Embark Studios has released the first hotfix for the extracton shooter, and this is for patch version 1.7.2.

Console gamers will see the December 18 download appear as ARC Raiders update 1.000.016, and this should be a relatively small download given the nature of the patch.

This re-enables the Hidden Bunker, as well as applies various gameplay-related fixes.

ARC Raiders New Update on December 18 Applies Fixes Post-Cold Snap Patch

Here are the gameplay bug fixes and improvements applied by Embark today:

  • Blueprint drop rates have been slightly lowered, but are still higher overall than before the 1.7.0 update.
  • Hidden Bunker has been re-enabled.
  • Fixed an issue where spamming the interact input while having a bad connection would make players unable to perform the interact action.
  • Added missing volumes to make sure inside areas don’t deal cold damage during Cold Snap.
  • Updated the driver warning for AMD GPUs.
  • Fixed an issue that caused the ‘Unexpected Initiative’ quest to not spawn quest items making it impossible to complete.

This is a pretty short changelog given it is a hotfix. If you haven’t logged in since the Cold Snap update went live, here’s an overview of the new stuff Embark brought it.

    • Cold Snap Map Condition
  • Flickering Flames Event
  • New Free Raider Deck “Goalie”  – coming on December 26
  • New Quests and Items

If we get another patch for ARC Raiders, expect it here on MP1st.

In other ARC Raiders news, Embark has started giving out holiday gifts to raiders, so make sure to check your in-game inbox to snag your freebie.

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