This article was updated on February 14, 2026, to add some additional reaction regarding possible penalties for those who 'excessively' exploit this flaw. First published February 10, 2026.
ARC Raiders A hotfix has finally fixed the game-breaking cloning glitch, but there are also signs that players could soon lose the items they obtained through this exploit, and could even be punished. It's no secret that there is one. ARC Raiders'The core problem is that there are recurring exploits that often cause serious problems in PvP. However, the replication glitch was one of the most serious issues and caused serious problems that made the game unplayable for many players.
Interestingly, the major update on February 10th, which many expected would completely fix this flaw, completely ignored it. Additionally, the duplication issue was not mentioned in the 'Known Issues' section of the official patch notes, quickly sparking backlash from the community.
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Replication glitch drama continues even after hotfix
after a few hours ARC RaidersThe February update went live and Embark Studios finally acknowledged the replication glitch and released a quick OTA hotfix to fix it. However, the studio announced that some players may face punishment for exploiting the flaw, depending on the severity of the exploit. “Players who duplicate excessive amounts of items may receive additional review and punishment,” the official Twitter post said, adding, “There’s nothing better than getting loot the hard way.”
Some players may soon lose the items they have acquired due to the glitch.
Embark Studios isn't being completely transparent about what's next, but one possible outcome is some kind of rollback to the accounts of players who exploited the glitch. Developers can remove excess items earned through duplication and currency earned by selling those items. This can also be extended to: ARC Raiders' In the exam, many players used the glitch to secure high rankings in this week's tasks. That said, these results are still just speculation, and Embark Studios has yet to confirm their exact plans for handling the situation.
The penalty line looks blurry
One detail that has caught the attention of many players is how vague the studio has used its wording on Twitter and Discord. “We are still investigating the full impact of the issue and will take action based on the severity of the various cases once our investigation is complete,” wrote a community manager on the game's official Discord server. As a result, many players believe the studio may have trouble properly addressing the issue. Because it seems impossible to review accounts on a case-by-case basis and punish only a portion of the player base. Even if Embark Studios does, it's unclear what actually defines the level of “severity” that warrants punishment.
Not all players are happy with Embark Studios' decision.
While most of the community seems happy that the glitch has finally been fixed, not everyone agrees with the way Embark Studios handled the situation. Some argue that players shouldn't be punished for mistakes on the part of developers. ARC Raiders'The replication glitch has already been reported by thousands of players and has apparently been ignored. To them, it seems unjustifiable to punish those who use the defect. Especially when popular streamers like The Burnt Peanut have also exploited this flaw.
But those in favor of bans and punishments have a firm counter-argument. They note that the glitch had an impact. ARC Raiders' It gives some players an unfair advantage and tests them by inflating their scores. They also noted that the replication glitch caused many players to lose their hard-earned loot in one-sided PvP matches, necessitating developer action. Finally, they argue that players who use these attacks to collect millions of coins can especially destabilize the game's economy and balance. ARC Raiders'There are only a few days left until the second expedition period.
Going forward, it will be interesting to see how Embark Studios controls the aftermath of the hotfix. The studio is currently facing criticism from both sides of the debate. While players who used this glitch argue that they have no other options and do not deserve a ban or punishment, affected players believe that turning a blind eye to exploiters is unfair and could encourage more players to abuse the glitch in the future.
So far, Embark has not provided any further details about the possible punishment, leaving many wondering what is going on behind the scenes. There is also ongoing debate about what is considered “excessive” in terms of redundancy and how Embark determines specific value thresholds.
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October 30, 2025
- ESRB
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Youth/Violence, Blood
