Cheaters Strike Again: Arc Raiders Takes Action!
Embark Studios has pulled the plug on the popular Hidden Bunker map event in Arc Raiders, and the reason is all too familiar: cheaters exploiting a major glitch. But here's where it gets controversial - the developers' quick response has sparked a debate among players.
In a surprising move, the Arc Raiders team announced the temporary removal of the Hidden Bunkers map modifier. According to a developer's post, this emergency update was necessary to address an exploit that gave cheaters an unfair advantage. The post reads, "Raiders! We're working on a fix for the Hidden Bunker exploit. In the meantime, we've disabled it from the rotation. See you topside, and keep an eye on the store for new items! Ossen."
For those unfamiliar, the Hidden Bunker event has been a hotbed of cheating activity. Players were able to glitch into the walls of the bunker, stealing all the loot before honest players even had a chance. And if that wasn't bad enough, some cheaters reportedly found a way to warp around the entire map, gaining an unprecedented advantage.
A comment on the ArcRaiders subreddit sheds light on the exploit: "People were glitching into walls and teleporting all over the place, even inside the bunker when it wasn't supposed to be accessible."
Embark Studios has acknowledged the issue and taken swift action, but the question remains: when will the Hidden Bunker event return? At the time of writing, the developers haven't provided an exact timeline. However, given the nature of previous exploit fixes, it might be a while before we see it again.
For instance, the Locked Gate exploit, which Embark also temporarily disabled, remains unfixed three weeks later. But it's not all doom and gloom. Embark has successfully addressed numerous exploits since Arc Raiders' launch, and each glitch presents a unique challenge. The difficulty of fixing the Hidden Bunker wall glitch specifically is unknown, leaving room for speculation.
So, will the Hidden Bunker event make a comeback this week? Probably not, but only time will tell. What are your thoughts on the matter? Do you think the developers are doing enough to combat cheating, or is there more they could be doing? Share your opinions in the comments below!
