ARC Raiders Patch Notes Security Breach | The Change

Based on the recent Update 1.7.0 (“Cold Snap”) for ARC Raiders released around December 16, 2025, the term “Security Breach” refers to a specific in-game skill that has undergone a controversial change (nerf), rather than a real-world data security breach.

Here are the details from the patch notes regarding this change:

The “Security Breach” Nerf

The “Security Breach” skill is part of the Survival Skill Tree and allows players to open locked Security Lockers without a key. Before this patch, it was considered the “meta” (best strategy) because these lockers were in fixed locations, allowing players to run guaranteed loot routes.

• The Change: Security Lockers now spawn dynamically (randomly) across all maps instead of being statically placed.

• The Impact: You can no longer memorize locker locations to guarantee high-tier loot. You must now explore the map to find them, making the skill significantly less reliable for farming.

• Community Reaction: This is widely viewed as a major nerf. Players who invested heavily in the Survival tree for this specific skill feel it is now much less valuable.

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Other Key Notes from Patch 1.7.0 (Cold Snap)

If you are looking for context on what else changed alongside the Security Breach update:

• Skill Tree Reset: You can now reset your skill tree in exchange for Coins (2,000 Coins per skill point). This was likely added to help players who want to spec out of “Security Breach” after the nerf.

• New Map Condition: “Snowfall” condition added to maps (reduced visibility, frostbite mechanic).

• Weapon Changes: The Bettina assault rifle was buffed (durability burn reduced, mag size increased).

• Loot: Blueprint drop rates appear to have been buffed significantly (some players report finding them much more frequently).

Summary:

There has been no report of a real-world cybersecurity breach at Embark Studios. The “breach” users are discussing is the nerf to the Security Breach skill that removes fixed locker spawns.

Here are the recommended skills to prioritize for the new meta:

The New “Must-Have” Core

These three skills are now considered essential for almost every build to ensure you can survive the increased travel time.

1. Marathon Runner (Mobility):

   • Why: Reduces stamina cost for sprinting. Since you now have to hunt for lockers rather than go to a fixed spot, you will be running constantly.

2. Used to the Weight (Conditioning):

   • Why: Reduces the movement speed penalty from your shield. This is effectively a permanent speed buff that is critical for both PvP escapes and map traversal.

3. In-Round Crafting (Survival):

   • Why: Allows you to craft meds and ammo while deployed. With longer “roaming” runs required to find loot, you cannot rely solely on the meds you brought with you.

Skill Tree Priority Breakdown

1. Mobility Tree (High Priority)

Focus here first. Speed is your best defense and your best farming tool.

• Youthful Lungs: Increases max stamina. Essential for long retreats.

• Effortless Roll: Reduces stamina cost of dodging. This is the “PvP winner” skill that lets you outmaneuver players who haven’t specced into it.

• Nimble Climber: Faster vaulting. Crucial for the verticality in maps like Buried City, allowing you to break line-of-sight quickly.

2. Conditioning Tree (Medium Priority)

Focus here for efficiency.

• Proficient Pryer: Opens containers faster. Since you are now quantity-looting (opening many random boxes) rather than quality-looting (one big locker), speed is key.

• Gentle Pressure: Reduces noise when prying. Helps you loot quickly without alerting nearby squads.

• Fight or Flight: Regenerates stamina when you take damage. A “get out of jail free” card if you get ambushed while roaming.

3. Survival Tree (Utility Only)

Don’t over-invest here anymore unless you want carry capacity.

• Broad Shoulders: Increases carry weight. Still good, but only take it if you find yourself constantly over-encumbered.

• Looter’s Instincts: Highlights loot faster. Nice to have, but less critical than raw movement speed.

Summary of the Strategy Shift

• Old Strategy: Rush to fixed Security Room $\rightarrow$ Loot $\rightarrow$ Extract.

• New Strategy: Roam fast using Marathon Runner $\rightarrow$ Open many small crates quickly with Proficient Pryer $\rightarrow$ Use In-Round Crafting to stay healthy during the longer raid times.