The developers of ARC Raiders pushed out update 1.36.0. It mixes a new season of challenges with several bug fixes, some QoL tweaks, and notable matchmaking adjustments. The patch’s biggest talking point was a crossover with THE FINALS that adds themed rewards for players in both games.
Matchmaking got a rethink: playstyles are now tracked separately for solo, duo, and team matches. In practice this means your solo, low-pressure runs won’t automatically carry over into trio firefights — e.g., a quiet exploration session should no longer affect the pool when you jump into a more competitive trio. Whether this actually cuts down on mismatches or sandbagging remains to be seen.
Season-wise, the update unlocked Expedition Season 4, which brings the Zenith Outfit set, and Trials Season 5, which contains the Scorta Outfit set. The in-game store received a UI revamp (i.e., an updated interface) and the new Triumph Set was added to rotation.
As part of the THE FINALS collaboration, players who complete the special tasks can claim the exclusive Azimuth set and the Archeologist backpack. These items are available until July 30, so grab them before the deadline if you want those cosmetics.