Until a hotfix was deployed last week, Arc Raiders was plagued by a rampant duplication exploit. This glitch allowed players to clone virtually any in-game item, spreading like wildfire throughout the community. High-profile content creators, including TheBurntPeanut, broadcasted the exact methodology to their audiences. While some argue this visibility forced a quicker resolution from the developers, it simultaneously provided a step-by-step guide for thousands of players to compromise the game’s integrity.
Embark Studios has now begun administrative action against those who exploited the system for personal gain. In a recent official update, the development team acknowledged the community’s call for immediate repercussions but stressed that their priority remains “acting with fairness and accuracy.” To ensure justice is served correctly, the studio is meticulously validating reports against server data, distinguishing between accidental triggers and intentional malice, and quantifying the actual damage dealt to the in-game economy.
The delay in response was attributed to the unprecedented scale of the incident—the first of its kind for Arc Raiders. Rather than rushing to judgment, Embark chose a deliberate approach to ensure their disciplinary measures remained consistent with their long-term vision for the game.
The studio has outlined a three-tiered disciplinary framework for offenders, noting that these measures represent the baseline for their response:
- Formal Warnings: Issued for low-severity instances where the exploit was used sparingly.
- Currency Forfeiture: Removal of all in-game coins accumulated through exploitative means.
- Account Suspensions: Reserved for egregious cases where the abuse significantly destabilized the economy or ruined the experience for others.
The developers concluded by stating that this incident has served as a catalyst for improving their internal tracking tools and anti-cheat safeguards. These enhanced systems are designed to mitigate the impact of future vulnerabilities before they can escalate. Players who discover new exploits are encouraged to report them immediately through the official Discord server.
Source: Polygon
