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Wallhacks, god-FOV & zombie respawns INFESTING raids – Streamers like SHROUD & NINJA QUITTING in RAGE! 😡
Embark DROPS the hammer: Console EXPLOIT WIPED, anti-cheat UPGRADED, OOB glitches CRUSHED!
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In the relentless PvPvE extraction shooter ARC Raiders, launched by Embark Studios on October 30, 2025, cheaters have become the unwelcome third faction—ambushing players with wallhacks, impossible field-of-view tweaks, and glitchy respawns that turn high-stakes raids into farce. Just two months post-launch, the game’s Rust Belt-inspired world of Speranza is under siege from exploits, prompting a swift hotfix on January 10, 2026, and promises of sweeping anti-cheat overhauls. Community managers and developers, responding via official Discord and shared on X, assured players: “We have just pushed a Hotfix removing the ‘NewConsole’ command. This feature was never meant to be player facing. We’re continuing to investigate related reports and may take action where appropriate to protect fair play.”
The “NewConsole” exploit, discovered and abused by PC players in recent days, allowed modifications to config files for ultra-wide FOV—giving cheaters panoramic views beyond standard limits—visibility through smokescreens, partial wall penetration, and even reconnecting to servers after death, effectively granting infinite lives. Videos flooded X and Reddit’s r/ArcRaiders, showing “sweaty” raiders tweaking settings for unfair edges, sparking outrage from casuals and pros alike. “PC players bypassing limits… Embark needs to fix ASAP,” one viral clip warned, amassing thousands of views.
High-profile streamers amplified the chaos. Michael “Shroud” Grzesiek, a Twitch heavyweight, fumed on X: “This might be my last day playing for a very long time… Embark has zero control over their game right now.” Ninja and Nadeshot echoed the frustration, rage-quitting streams after encounters with invisible snipers and out-of-bounds (OOB) campers. Top MMR lobbies, where Twitch stars grind for leaderboards, became cheater magnets, with macros enabling rapid-fire on weapons like the Kettle—bypassing cooldowns for insta-kills. Player counts dipped amid complaints, but Embark’s refund policy cushioned blows: Loot lost to confirmed cheaters is restored to inventories, a rare perk in extraction shooters.
Embark, fresh off holiday breaks, acted decisively. Community rep “Ossen” announced the hotfix hours after exploits trended, patching clients across Steam, Epic, PS5, and Xbox. “Glad they acted fast,” cheered X users, praising the “on-off switch” simplicity. This follows a January 8 Discord post outlining “significant changes” rolling out over weeks: updated anti-cheat for “improved detection and bans,” new rulesets, client-side OOB fixes, and streamer tools against sniping. “We’re taking this issue very seriously,” devs stated, targeting macros, wall glitches on maps like Stella Montis, and gadgets like Trigger Nades and Stitcher.
Patch history underscores commitment. December’s “Cold Snap” 1.7.0 (Dec 16) added skill tree resets, fixed animations, and enabled Epic achievements—plus exploit mitigations. A Dec 18 hotfix and 1.6.0 (Dec 12) axed an OOB zipline, refined ARC AI, and patched duplicate glitches. November’s 1.4.0 squashed quest bugs like “Echoes of Victory Ridge” loops and balanced loot. Nexon forums detail more: Shield Recharger fixes, augment tweaks, QoL like map feedback polls.
Critics note delays—vacation timing fueled “zero control” jabs—but speed won praise. “W Embark for the fast patch,” one X post hailed. Reddit threads like “[Embark] Official Update on Addressing Cheaters” mix skepticism with hope: “The Finals died before fixing cheating… don’t let ARC follow.” Yet positives dominate: “From zero to hero—one drawer at a time” evolves to “Devs listening.”
Embark’s dual-game juggle—supporting The Finals Season 9—hasn’t slowed ARC. CEO Patrick Söderlund celebrated Game Awards multiplayer win, hiring spree signals growth. Upcoming nerfs promise balance: Trigger Nades harder to spam, Kettle insta-kills curbed. “You can’t have it leave your hand and blow up immediately,” design lead confirmed.
As January patches loom—potentially Jan 13—raiders gear up. Off-peak plays, squad mics (“Hi Raider” trades), and reports fuel bans. X polls show 50% extraction rates improving; veterans urge: “Learn from deaths—or stay wiped.” With refunds, hotfixes, and overhauls, ARC Raiders fights back, proving Speranza’s survivors adapt. Farm smart, extract rich—or become ARC chow.
