ARC Raiders servers are currently online, but players are reporting significant stability issues and lag following the recent 1.15.0 “Shared Watch” update and the rollout of the Shrouded Sky map conditions.
While DownDetector isn’t showing a total “blackout,” community reports on Reddit and Discord indicate that the servers are struggling with high traffic and the new environmental effects.
Current Server Status Summary
Official Status: Online (No global outage reported by Embark Studios today).
Player Reports: High volume of complaints regarding rubberbanding, matchmaking timeouts, and “stuck on loading screen” errors.
Known Issues: The developers recently acknowledged that heavy “Shrouded Sky” fog effects and the “Shared Watch” event (ending Feb 24) are putting extra strain on instance performance.
Common Issues & Quick Fixes
If you are experiencing the “unplayable” lag currently being discussed in the community, try these steps:
| Issue | Potential Workaround |
| Rubberbanding | Check if you are on the correct regional server. Some players have been auto-routed to distant regions after the patch. |
| Matchmaking Error | Restart the game client. Patch 1.15.0 had a bug where the “reconnect” button would sometimes fail to trigger properly. |
| Disconnected Mid-Match | Do not Alt+F4 immediately. If you get a “Connection Lost” screen, wait for the “Re-Connect” prompt. Community members report that gear is often saved if you successfully reconnect to the lobby. |
| Voice Chat Lag | Disable in-game voice chat temporarily; it’s currently linked to some network-related stuttering on Xbox and PC. |
Official Resources
Since Embark Studios doesn’t have a dedicated live status page, these are your best bets for real-time updates:
Official ARC Raiders Discord: Check the
#announcementsand#known-issueschannels.Embark Support: For technical troubleshooting on specific error codes like AREX0003.
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