ARC Raiders Update 1.36 is a real gameplay patch, not just a skin drop. The biggest change is separate matchmaking for solo, duo, and trio. That means your solo farming runs should no longer get polluted by your trio PvP habits.

If you play different modes with different goals, this update matters immediately.

• ARC Raiders Update 1.36: Key Changes
• Solo, Duo, and Trio Matchmaking: What Changed
• What This Means in Practice
• The Catch for Solo PvP Players
• Best Strategy for New Matchmaking
• If You Want Friendly Solo Lobbies
• If You Want Trio PvP
• If You Want Solo PvP
• ARC Turbine Loot Buff: Worth Fighting Now?
• When to Fight an ARC Turbine
• Duping Fixes, Anti-Cheat, and Economy Health
• No Free Loadout Expansion: Prepare Real Kits
• The Finals Crossover: Azimuth Outfit Reward
• Store Redesign and Triumph Set
• Important Bug Fixes and Known Issues
• Best Quality-of-Life Fixes
• Known Issues to Watch
• FAQ
• Is ARC Raiders Update 1.36 good for solo players?
• How does solo, duo, and trio matchmaking work now?
• Is ARC Turbine loot worth it after Update 1.36?
• Did ARC Raiders fix duping in Update 1.36?
• How do you get the Azimuth outfit in ARC Raiders?
• Summary

↖ ARC Raiders Update 1.36: Key Changes

The patch mainly improves match quality, economy health, and risk-reward balance.

↖ Solo, Duo, and Trio Matchmaking: What Changed

Before Update 1.36, your playstyle could bleed across all squad sizes.

If you played aggressive trio PvP, your solo lobbies could become more hostile. If you played friendly solos, your trio games could skew softer.

That system is gone.

Now ARC Raiders tracks:

• Solo behavior
• Duo behavior
• Trio behavior

separately.

↖ What This Means in Practice

This is a strong change for players who separate their playstyle by mode.

↖ The Catch for Solo PvP Players

If you want solo PvP, trio aggression will not carry your matchmaking anymore.

You need to build that profile in solo queue.

If you find your solo lobbies too friendly, then:

• Bring a proper weapon.
• Move toward gunfire.
• Contest loot hotspots.
• Take fights instead of avoiding them.
• Repeat for multiple raids.

One raid will not fully reset your matchmaking identity. Expect a short adjustment period.

↖ Best Strategy for New Matchmaking

Treat each queue like a different profile.

↖ If You Want Friendly Solo Lobbies

Do this:

• Use voice early.
• Do not shoot first.
• Avoid chasing footsteps.
• Carry a modest kit.
• Extract once your bag has value.

This keeps your solo behavior clean.

If you start killing every raider you see, do not be surprised when your peaceful farming lobby turns into a roofline firing squad.

↖ If You Want Trio PvP

Trios are now the best place to go loud.

Do not triple-push one doorway. Do not chase one weak player across half the map. Win the fight, loot fast, rotate.

↖ If You Want Solo PvP

Build a solo PvP pattern.

• Queue solo.
• Gear like you expect contact.
• Push contested areas.
• Fight on purpose.
• Survive when possible.

The system needs data. Give it consistent data.

↖ ARC Turbine Loot Buff: Worth Fighting Now?

Yes, but only with the right setup.

ARC Turbines now drop significantly better loot. Before 1.36, the reward often did not match the danger. Now the risk-reward makes more sense.

↖ When to Fight an ARC Turbine

Fight it if:

• You have enough ammo.
• You have cover.
• You have heals and shield recovery.
• You already cleared nearby angles.
• You can loot and leave fast.

Skip it if:

• You are on a free loadout.
• You are low on ammo.
• You are solo with valuable loot.
• You hear players nearby.
• The zone is already unstable.

Turbines are now better objectives. They are not charity boxes. If you start one, expect company.

↖ Duping Fixes, Anti-Cheat, and Economy Health

Update 1.36 continues the fair-play cleanup.

Denuvo Anti-Cheat is now enforced for all players. Recent duplication exploits were also fixed.

The developers also showed tracking for players with unusually high profit per minute. The chart moved from roughly 2% in May toward about 1% later.

That matters. It means they are not guessing. They are watching economy outliers.

If you see obvious cheating or impossible economy behavior, report it. The system now gives more visible feedback when action is taken.

↖ No Free Loadout Expansion: Prepare Real Kits

No free loadout rules already apply to some high-value conditions like Night Raid and Close Scrutiny. Update 1.36 confirms the team is looking at expanding this.

This is healthy for the game.

Free kits help broke players recover. But in high-value raids, they also let players risk nothing while geared players risk everything.

Start keeping a basic kit reserve:

• 1–2 usable weapons
• Basic shield
• Healing
• Ammo
• Utility item

If no-free-loadout rules expand, you will be ready.

↖ The Finals Crossover: Azimuth Outfit Reward

The ARC Raiders x The Finals crossover starts July 9 and runs until July 30.

You can earn the Azimuth outfit and Archaeologist backpack bundle in ARC Raiders by completing contracts in The Finals.

Later, the event flips: players can earn the Azimuth bundle in The Finals by playing ARC Raiders.

If you care about limited cosmetics, prioritize this early. Crossover items are usually the ones players regret missing.

↖ Store Redesign and Triumph Set

The store UI is cleaner now. Less clutter. Better categories. Easier browsing.

The main new cosmetic is the Triumph set, a gladiator-style outfit with multiple colorways and armor toggles.

The set looks heavier and more aggressive than most casual outfits. Good fit if you like a frontline PvP look.

↖ Important Bug Fixes and Known Issues

↖ Best Quality-of-Life Fixes

The weapon mod display is the standout. You can now judge dropped guns faster without guessing.

↖ Known Issues to Watch

The quick wheel bug can get you killed. If you use it fast, slow down slightly until it is fixed.

↖ FAQ

↖ Is ARC Raiders Update 1.36 good for solo players?

Yes. Solo matchmaking now tracks separately, so peaceful solo players should have a better chance of staying in friendly-style lobbies if they keep playing that way.

↖ How does solo, duo, and trio matchmaking work now?

Each squad size has its own behavior tracking. Your trio PvP should no longer push your solo raids into aggressive matchmaking.

↖ Is ARC Turbine loot worth it after Update 1.36?

Yes, but only if you are geared. Turbine loot is now significantly better, but the fight still burns ammo, makes noise, and attracts other raiders.

↖ Did ARC Raiders fix duping in Update 1.36?

Recent duplication exploits were fixed. The team is also tracking abnormal profit-per-minute behavior, which dropped from around 2% toward roughly 1% in the shown data.

↖ How do you get the Azimuth outfit in ARC Raiders?

Complete crossover contracts in The Finals between July 9 and July 30 to unlock the Azimuth outfit and Archaeologist backpack bundle in ARC Raiders.

↖ Summary

ARC Raiders Update 1.36 is built around one major win: separate solo, duo, and trio matchmaking.

That means:

• Friendly solos can stay cleaner.
• Trio PvP no longer ruins solo matchmaking.
• Solo PvP players must build solo PvP behavior.
• ARC Turbines are more worth fighting.
• Duping and cheating are being hit harder.
• High-value raids may demand real kits soon.

Best move now: assign a purpose to each queue. Use solo for farming or solo PvP, duo for stable questing, and trio for serious fights. Play consistently, gear properly, and stop treating every mode like the same lobby.