Arc Raiders Update 1.000.041 Patch: New trader, fresh cosmetics, and more gear to chase
Arc Raiders is rolling out Update 1.000.041 (Patch 1.29), and the biggest takeaway is simple: it’s built around fresh progression and visuals, including a new trader plus new cosmetics. If you’ve been logging in for new loadout options and something to spend your time on, this patch is aimed directly at that loop.
Beyond the headline additions, the update also includes adjustments and fixes designed to smooth out day-to-day gameplay. Overall, this reads less like a major systems overhaul and more like a quality-of-life and content drop—exactly the kind of patch players tend to notice first in the menus.
Expert update breakdown
The clearest “player-facing” change here is the arrival of a new trader, which typically changes how you plan your progression—where you go, what you prioritize, and what you can realistically grind toward next. It’s the sort of update that matters even if your core combat loop stays the same.
On top of that, the patch includes new cosmetics, giving you more reasons to swap looks without affecting performance. Small cosmetic additions might not change how you win fights, but they do change how long players want to keep showing up.
As with most patches like this, the rest of the impact comes down to the supporting changes—fixes and improvements intended to reduce friction. Those are the things you feel across sessions: fewer annoyances, fewer repeats of the same bug report, and a smoother experience while you’re rotating objectives.
Official Patch Notes
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