ARC Raiders Patch 1.29.0: New Trader & Vault

Patch 1.29.0 arrives with the Nomadic Envoy trader Ermal, an Expedition Vault system, a new sidearm grenade launcher, major AI improvements, weapon durability adjustments, and the initial rollout of Denuvo Anti-Cheat.

Nomadic Envoy and Expedition Vault

Ermal, a member of the surface-dwelling Nomadic Envoys, sets up camp in Speranza offering item-for-item barter trades to Raiders who have reached Level 25. His stock rotates weekly and includes cosmetics, blueprints, Raider Tokens, and progression items. The patch also introduces expanded stash space that resets on each Expedition, and an Expedition Vault that preserves up to five items through wipes. During the first week, only one stash expansion and five vault slots are available as Embark gathers feedback and adjusts pricing.

The Rascal Grenade Launcher

Tian Wen’s newest weapon, the Rascal, is a lightweight grenade-launcher sidearm designed for anti-armor roles. It trades a slower reload and less predictable accuracy for compact explosive firepower without the bulk of a full-size launcher. New Extended Barrel mods (Tiers I and II) are available.

ARC AI and Behavior Changes

Raiders will notice significant refinements in ARC perception and combat logic. Bush and smoke detection is now granular—deeper cover offers better concealment. Sound perception is updated: ARC hears better outdoors but is less sensitive indoors and through walls. Rocketeer missile spread is wider, Queen and Matriarch can step over obstacles to reduce unfair knockback, and newly spawned Raiders enjoy reduced initial perception. A fix ensures Firefly damage syncs properly with visual effects.

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