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ARC Raiders Update 1.45.0 Retires Cred Currency Ahead of Frozen Trail

Lena Fischer 2 min read

ARC Raiders update 1.45.0 upgrades the engine to Unreal 5.7 and retires the Cred currency by October 8 ahead of the Frozen Trail expansion.

ARC Raiders Update 1.45.0 Retires Cred Currency Ahead of Frozen Trail
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Embark has rolled out the latest patch for ARC Raiders, bringing the game to version 1.45.0 across all platforms. This update matters to players because it introduces a major engine upgrade and retires the Cred currency, which expires in less than a month. The changes lay the groundwork for the upcoming Frozen Trail expansion and address several stability issues that have plagued recent play sessions.

ARC Raiders gameplay scene

Engine upgrade and Cred currency retirement prepare players for Frozen Trail

The update, identified as build 1.000.055, shifts the game’s foundation from Unreal Engine 5.3 to version 5.7. The engine upgrade from Unreal Engine 5.3 to 5.7 is intended to enhance performance and visual quality for the game. Embark stated, "Embark has released the latest game update for ARC Raiders, bringing the game to version 1.45.0 on all platforms."

A significant shift in the game’s economy is the retirement of the Cred currency. The developers confirmed, "We are retiring Cred as a currency, as we’ll be introducing a more expansive reward system launching with the Frozen Trail Update." Players can still use their existing Cred balance until October 8, after which the currency will no longer be usable. The retirement of the Cred currency, which expires on October 8, precedes the launch of the Frozen Trail Update.

New in-game content includes the 'Raider Project: Ascending the Mountain' questline and the Hornet Hunter Set. The update also adds community-designed rubber ducks to the Raider Den in Bird City. Embark addressed several known issues, including crashes on PC related to Windows Update KB5121003 and a bug preventing some players from starting the second part of the Phantom Targets project. We looked at the last ARC Raiders update earlier while tracking these balance and stability themes.

This patch serves as a technical and economic bridge to the Frozen Trail expansion. The engine upgrade and currency changes are confirmed steps toward the next major content drop. Players should ensure they have used their Cred before the October 8 deadline to avoid losing access to this currency.

Source: MP1ST

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