Are Arc Raiders Servers Down?
Arc Raiders servers are unstable right now, with widespread reports of disconnects, rubber‑banding, and full‑on downtime across multiple regions.
Players on X like @itseakr (“Arc Raiders Servers Right now… Arc Raiders Severs are So bad right now!”),
One of the Player @AxavierEgan shared on X(“Anyone else getting major server lag on Arc?”),
Another one Shared on X @BALENCl (“just died to a tick on arc raiders cause the servers went down”),
@CallBaconBits (“Arc Raiders is down during a Matriarch run”) are all describing the same thing: matches collapsing, progress being lost, and raids getting cut off mid‑fight. Outage trackers and fan forums back that up, flagging “ongoing service disruption” and “server instability” tied to the most recent patch, rather than a simple local ISP issue.
Why is Arc Raiders is Lagging After the Update?
Arc Raiders is lagging after the latest update because the 1.13.0 “Headwinds” patch has put extra stress on the backend and introduced new bugs alongside its big feature drop.
Since the update went live, players have reported high ping spikes, desync, and matches that hang on the loading screen, with guides noting that “if you are stuck on the loading screen in Arc Raiders right now… You are likely experiencing server instability following the release of Update 1.13.0.”
Community posts and technical breakdowns point to a mix of server‑side issues (overloaded matchmaking, unusual routing, spikes after content launches) and the usual client‑side suspects like Wi‑Fi, background downloads, and outdated drivers, though many players are clear that Arc Raiders is the only game giving them this level of latency.
The frustrating part is that the lag doesn’t just feel like a small delay; people describe losing high‑value loot, failing extractions, or wiping to basic enemies because the game freezes or kicks them at the worst possible moment.
Arc Raiders 1.13.0 Headwinds Update
The Arc Raiders 1.13.0 Headwinds update is a big content patch that adds new modes, map conditions, and quality‑of‑life tweaks but it’s also the patch that seems to have triggered this latest wave of lag and server crashes.
On paper, Headwinds looks great: Solo vs Squads matchmaking for high‑level PvP players, a new Bird City condition for Buried City, a Trophy Display long‑term progression feature, more quests, new Epic augments, ARC behavior fixes, and a three‑strike anti‑cheat system.
The patch notes mention “various crash fixes,” improved spawn logic, lighting polish, and a long list of bug fixes across Spaceport, Stella Montis, and other maps, all meant to smooth out earlier rough edges.
However, community threads and coverage note that since 1.13.0 dropped, some actions like looting, searching containers, and loading into matches feel slower or choppier, with one summary explaining that the same set of bugs behind the slower loot reveal is also tied to the current server lag and that a hotfix is already being prepared.
That’s why so many posts now read like a love‑hate diary: players are genuinely excited about the new Headwinds content and Solo vs Squads, but when a Matriarch run dies because the servers hitch (“Aaand Arc Raiders is down during a Matriarch run”), it’s hard not to log off and wait for the next stability patch.
Disclaimer
Server status, lag reports, and update details for Arc Raiders can change quickly as hotfixes roll out and maintenance windows open or close. This information reflects the situation at the time of writing and is for general guidance only. Always check in‑game notices or official channels for live status.
