ARC Raiders Hotfix 2.4.1: Seed Vault Exploit Closed, Gondola Invisibility and Xbox Crashes Fixed

Embark Studios shipped Hotfix 2.4.1 for ARC Raiders on Thursday, November 5, just two days after the 2.4.0 store drop. The official patch post shuts down a way to slip into the Seed Vault extract while it was closed, fixes a bug that could leave raiders invisible after leaving the Ballistic Gondola, and targets several Xbox crashes. Unlike Tuesday's update, this one needs a client restart: Embark says to restart the game to download it.

Hotfix 2.4.1 patch notes

Here's everything in the 2.4.1 notes, signed off by //Ossen:

• Seed Vault extract: you can no longer get into the Seed Vault extraction point while it's closed. If you've seen raiders escaping through a locked exit, that route is gone.
• Ballistic Gondola invisibility: stepping out of the Gondola could make a player invisible. That's fixed. (The Gondola extract is the one Embark recently opened up to player voice lines, as we covered in our Speranza Security contest story.)
• Residential buildings: several invisible collision spots inside houses and apartments have been removed, so you should snag on thin air less often while looting.
• Xbox stability: Embark fixed "several issues" that caused crashes on Xbox.
• Ukrainian language: the game now supports Ukrainian.

On consoles the patch shows up as version 1.000.068, according to MP1st. The outlet notes there's no new gameplay content in it.

Known issues Embark is still tracking

MP1st also published a list of problems it says the dev team is still investigating. They aren't on the official 2.4.1 page:

• The Raider Tool showing its default skin even when another skin is equipped.
• Extracting with only part of "To The Skies" done can make the quest impossible to finish.
• In "When Everything Falls," objectives such as "Photograph Port A" may not complete for some players.
• Losing or selling quest items, like the Equatorial Sundial needed for "Clean Hands," can block the quest.
• Some Xbox players may still see instability or crashes.
• ARC Reclaimers sometimes fail to dock in the right spot on the Frigate, and vaulting onto a Reclaimer can push you off.
• Weapon models can occasionally balloon in size mid-raid.
• Falling while using the Grappling Hook can bounce you high into the air.
• A spot near the Railroad on Pendola Pass can trap players (our Pendola Pass guide).

The Raider Tool item is worth a second look. Embark's Store Update 2.4.0 notes listed a fix for that exact bug, as we reported in our 2.4.0 breakdown. Embark hasn't said whether the bug is back or whether MP1st's list predates 2.4.0, so treat it as unconfirmed for now. If your tool skin is still resetting, report it to Embark.

Why it matters

The Seed Vault fix matters most. An extract that works while it's supposed to be closed lets players skip the risk of a raid, and in an extraction shooter that's a real problem. The Gondola and collision fixes are smaller, but invisible players and invisible walls both decide fights. Xbox players should also have fewer crashes, though the known-issues list suggests the platform isn't fully stable yet.

What's next

• Store updates: Embark is back on weekly store drops, so the next one should come around Tuesday, November 10. That's our estimate, not an announced date (2.4.0 notes).
• Bigger fixes: the roughly three-week fix cycle that restarted with Update 2.3.0 on October 27 points to the next larger patch around mid-November. The quest and Reclaimer bugs above are likely candidates.
• PvE: for the bigger picture, read Embark's CEO on why PvE could simply be added after the test data.

We'll update EarlyLoot as soon as Embark posts new notes.