ARC Raiders Stuck Loading into Match | Is ARC Raiders Down Right Now

If you are stuck on the loading screen in ARC Raiders right now (around January 28, 2026), you are likely experiencing server instability following the release of Update 1.13.0 (released Jan 27).

This update introduced “Solo vs. Squads” and has caused widespread “Infinite Loading” and “Network Timeout” errors for many players.

Here is the prioritized list of fixes, starting with the most likely solution for this specific update.

1. The “Reconnect” Loop Fix (Most Common)

If you crashed or disconnected and are trying to rejoin a match, the game often gets stuck in a loop trying to connect to a match that no longer exists.

• The Fix:

  1. Alt+F4 (Force close) the game completely.

  2. Wait 5–10 minutes. (Do not relaunch immediately).

  3. Relaunch the game.

  4. If it asks you to “Reconnect,” DECLINE the reconnection if possible. If it forces you, let it fail (timeout) once, then restart the game again. This clears your “ghost” session from the server.

Also read : Claude Code Overloaded Error

2. Verify Game Files (Steam/Epic)

Corruption during the new patch download is a top cause for hanging at 90% loading.

• Steam:

  1. Right-click ARC Raiders in your Library.

  2. Select Properties > Installed Files.

  3. Click Verify integrity of game files.

• Epic Games Store:

  1. Click the three dots (...) next to the game.

  2. Select Manage > Verify.

3. Flush DNS & Reset Connection

If you are getting stuck at the “Connecting to Backend” screen, your ISP might be caching a bad route to the new servers.

• Open Command Prompt (Admin):

  • Type ipconfig /flushdns and hit Enter.

  • Type netsh winsock reset and hit Enter.

• Restart your PC.

4. “Easy Anti-Cheat” Hang

Sometimes the loading screen isn’t the game, but the anti-cheat failing to initialize silently.

• The Fix:

  1. Go to the game installation folder.

  2. Find the EasyAntiCheat folder.

  3. Run the EasyAntiCheat_EOS_Setup.exe (or similar).

  4. Choose “Repair Service.”

5. For Console Players (PS5 / Xbox)

Consoles don’t have “Verify Integrity,” so you must force a cache clear.

• Xbox:

  • Unplug the console from the wall for 1 minute. This clears the system cache.

• PlayStation:

  • Boot into Safe Mode (Hold power button until second beep) and select “Clear Cache and Rebuild Database”. (Only do this if a simple restart fails).

Current Status (Jan 2026)

• Is it just you? Likely no. The Update 1.13.0 servers are under heavy load. If the above fixes don’t work, the matchmaking servers are simply timing out.

• Recommendation: If you are stuck waiting for a match (Matchmaking loop), cancel the queue and toggle “Crossplay” OFF (or ON) in the settings to force the game to look for a different pool of players.