Patch 1.21.0 lands ahead of Flashpoint with focused improvements for all Raiders.
📦 New Gear: Raider Tool & Backpack Set
Patch 1.21.0 is now live on all platforms, delivering a focused round of new Raider gear, stability fixes, and exploit cleanup as the game moves into its pre‑Flashpoint phase. After a quick restart, players gain access to a new Raider Tool and a new Backpack set, while a series of important bug fixes aim to make every run smoother and fairer for squads of all levels. For anyone looking to hit the ground running with the freshest loadouts and tactics, our Boost team is always ready to help you with your gaming experience, from meta coaching to hands-on build optimizations.
The headline additions are the new Raider Tool and Backpack set, which together expand both tactical options and visual customization. The new Tool opens up alternative approaches to objectives and firefights, letting Raiders fine-tune how they support their team, pressure enemies, or control space on the battlefield. Meanwhile, the Backpack set gives players another way to stand out in the field, combining fresh aesthetics with the feeling of gearing up specifically for the upcoming Flashpoint content drop.
⚙️ How the patch changes gameplay
Beyond the gear, Patch 1.21.0 delivers several gameplay‑impacting fixes that players will feel immediately in live matches. A stubborn DirectX 11 crash has been addressed, meaning fewer sudden shutdowns in the middle of intense encounters and more confidence in committing to long farming or progression sessions. For players on affected hardware, this stability pass alone can dramatically improve the experience, especially when running higher graphics settings or extended play sessions.
The team has also resolved issues where players could get stuck inside the Harvester or wedged between destroyed ARC parts, a problem that could essentially soft-lock a run or force an unplanned extraction. With these collision problems fixed, movement around large set pieces and post‑explosion debris feels more reliable, reducing frustrating deaths and letting squads focus on positioning and teamplay rather than fighting the environment.
Most importantly for competitive integrity, Patch 1.21.0 eliminates an exploit that allowed players to walk through walls while carrying a Fuel Cell or Field Crate. Previously, coordinated teams could use this bug to bypass intended chokepoints, access unintended sightlines, or stash objectives in unreachable spots, skewing both casual matches and high-level play. With the exploit closed, objective runs now rely more heavily on map knowledge, coordination, and mechanical skill, restoring the intended risk–reward balance around Fuel Cells and Field Crates.
📅 Weekly patches and Boost support
Patch 1.21.0 also reinforces the studio’s update philosophy: weekly patches are aimed at smaller quality-of-life tweaks, technical fixes, and store rotations, while big, content-heavy drops like Flashpoint are currently planned for the end of each month. For dedicated players, that means a steady drumbeat of polish plus predictable milestones where major new activities, gear, and systems arrive.
Throughout this cycle, our Boost team is always ready to help you with your gaming experience—whether you are returning after a break, pushing into endgame content, or simply wanting to feel stronger and more confident in every run. From navigating new tools and cosmetics to mastering post‑patch metas, you can rely on expert, personalized support to make every update, including Patch 1.21.0, work in your favor.
🎮 Our ARC Raiders Services
- 🎮 ARC Raiders Play with Pro – Squad up with expert players to master new tools and post‑patch metas
- 🎒 ARC Raiders Loadout – Optimize your gear for the freshest loadouts and tactics
- ⚡ ARC Raiders Leveling – Fast‑track your progression with safe, efficient routes
