What's new in ARC Raiders update 1.41.0
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Update 1.41.0 for ARC Raiders added two new colour variants for the Vulpine outfit and a hotfix for launch crashes on Steam — those are the two confirmed changes, and the patch notes don’t mention a third “major” fix.
Below is a breakdown of exactly what the developer’s official patch notes say, what they leave out, and how to check it yourself.
What shipped in 1.41.0
Store Update 1.41.0 went live on 2026-08-11 through the developer’s official channel for ARC Raiders. The version number is stated plainly in the notes — 1.41.0, with no extra suffixes or build numbers.
The official notes are split into three sections: Raiders!, See you Topside, and //Ossen. That’s the developer’s way of structuring the announcement, not a list of separate game systems: under those headings sit an intro, the main change, and a technical bit.
Two new colours for the Vulpine outfit
The headline gameplay change is cosmetic. The Vulpine outfit received 2 new colour variants: green/camo and black. If you already own the outfit, the colours arrive automatically — there’s nothing extra to buy or download. The developer stated plainly that no restart is needed: the variants apply without restarting the client.
That’s exactly what the notes say. Pricing, how to get the Vulpine outfit itself if you don’t already have it, or any other gear in this update — none of that is mentioned. Those points simply aren’t in the notes.
Hotfix for Steam players
The second point is technical. The developer rolled out a small hotfix aimed specifically at Steam players, targeting “a variety of crashes and errors” that occurred when launching the game. The notes thank the community for reporting these issues.
The wording is deliberately broad — the developer doesn’t list specific error codes, other platforms besides Steam, or how many separate causes were fixed. If you were hitting a launch issue outside Steam, this update doesn’t give a direct answer for it.
What the notes don’t cover
To avoid filling in gaps with guesswork, here’s what 1.41.0 does NOT include according to the developer’s text:
- no weapon, gear, or enemy balance changes;
- no new maps or locations;
- no economy or trading changes;
- no separate bug-fix list beyond the launch hotfix already mentioned;
- no end date or hint about the next update.
If you see a claim about any of those things attributed to “update 1.41.0” elsewhere, it isn’t backed by the official notes summarised here.
How to check it yourself
- Open the ARC Raiders news page on Steam and find the post with “1.41.0” in the title.
- Compare the three sections — Raiders!, See you Topside, //Ossen — with the summary above.
- Check the post’s publish date: according to the official channel, that’s 2026-08-11.
We’re deliberately not pasting the official post’s link straight into this text — the Steam news address contains a numeric identifier that isn’t part of this article’s facts. It’s easier to find the post by searching for the version number on the game’s news page.
If you want to see what changed in earlier ARC Raiders updates, check the recent updates roundup. The outfit is a piece of gear, so the general rules for equipment and loot are covered in the gear and loot guide. And if you’re completely new and not sure what ARC Raiders even is, start with what ARC Raiders is.
In short
Update 1.41.0 for ARC Raiders (2026-08-11) brought two colours for the Vulpine outfit with no restart needed, plus a launch-crash hotfix for Steam. The developer’s notes don’t mention balance, new maps, or economy changes.
Frequently asked questions
When did ARC Raiders update 1.41.0 come out?
On 2026-08-11, through the game developer's official channel.
What changed in ARC Raiders 1.41.0?
Two new colours for the Vulpine outfit (green/camo and black), plus a hotfix that addresses some crashes when launching the game on Steam.
Do I need to restart the game to get the new Vulpine colours?
No. If you already own the Vulpine outfit, the colours arrive automatically, with no client restart needed.
Does the 1.41.0 hotfix fix every launch problem?
The notes only say the hotfix targets Steam players and addresses a variety of crashes and errors on launch. The developer didn't list exact fixes.
Are there new maps or balance changes in 1.41.0?
The official notes don't mention any. The Raiders!, See you Topside, and //Ossen sections cover only the Vulpine outfit and the launch hotfix.
Where can I read the original 1.41.0 patch notes?
On the ARC Raiders news page on Steam — look for the post with version 1.41.0 and the three sections described above.