Raiders returning to Speranza on August 18, 2026, found ARC Raiders update 1.42.0 already waiting, with no server downtime planned. The patch adds the second part of Phantom Targets, regional Map Condition schedules, the Anomalia Outfit, the Tick Hunter Set, two Twitch Drops, and a long list of combat and stability fixes. Console players may see it listed as version 1.000.053, while PC players receive the update through Steam. If you are preparing a fresh loadout for the new objectives, checking available ARC Raiders Items can save a bit of time before heading Topside.

Phantom Targets Moves Beyond the First Tests

Part 1 of Phantom Targets began with Store Update 1.40.0 on August 4. Its three stages asked players to upgrade Cargo Elevator antennas, test ARC parts, and destroy machines using different damage types. The antenna task works on standard Cargo Elevators in Dam Battlegrounds, Spaceport, and Riven Tides. Raider Hatches and Metro stations do not count. Later tasks require damage from Pop Triggers, Wasp Drivers, and the Leaper Pulse Unit, followed by fire weapons, energy weapons, and Launcher Ammo.

Wasps, Rewards, and the Event Deadline

Part 2 changes the focus. Shani has traced the strange signals to Wasps behaving in a way Raiders have not seen before. They fly erratically, make unusual sounds, carry unknown technology, and gather around one location. Players are told to investigate what is pulling them together. The event runs on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, but the supplied information still does not explain the Part 2 objectives or its full reward path. The Anomalia Outfit is linked to the event, although its exact unlock condition remains unclear. The complete Player Project is due to end on September 6, so there is not much room for missed raids.

Regional Conditions and Combat Changes

Map Conditions now follow matchmaking regions instead of one worldwide timetable. The Map screen shows your current region, and the official tracker was updated to reflect the new schedule. In combat, Snitches can call a Rocketeer or a Firefly and Hornet pair. Snitch Scanners are not included in the official wording. The Photoelectric Cloak now blocks Turbine lightning and Matriarch missiles, while Queen and Matriarch stomps no longer hit through walls or reach players from unreasonable distances. Surge Coil Traps also receive protection around spawn points. Quick Wheel slots can be rebound, and a broken zip line in Buried City has been moved into a usable position.

Cosmetics, Fair Play, and Known Problems

The Tick Hunter Set includes four outfit colours, a Field Telephone Backpack, a Tick Trophy charm, a Spider Tattoo face style, and 2,400 Raider Tokens. It was listed at $19.99 on the US PlayStation Store. The new Car Freshener and Ceramic Vase Twitch Drops have also been announced, though watch-time rules and the closing date are still missing. Embark says it has taken action against accounts using newly popular cheat software and is improving detection of economy exploits and coordinated matchmaking abuse. Xbox Series S crashes, a Windows Update-related PC crash, lost keyboard input on the Epic Games Store, stuck Project notifications, and several animation and collision bugs remain under investigation. With Frozen Trail planned for October 8, players have plenty ahead, and careful spending on ARC Raiders Bp for sale may help those chasing new cosmetics and project progress.