A rapid patch deployed by ARC Raiders developers on Tuesday, February 11, 2026, addressed a critical ammunition duplication bug that had been widely exploited by players, including prominent streamer TheBurntPeanut. The glitch allowed players to generate an unlimited supply of grenades and ammunition, fundamentally disrupting gameplay balance.
The bug, discovered shortly after a major update, involved a manipulation of the in-game inventory system. Players quickly shared methods for duplicating items online, leading to chaotic scenes within the extraction shooter. Reports also surfaced of the “Headwinds” questline disappearing for some users, even when not completed, rendering portions of the game unplayable.
Embark Studios responded swiftly, announcing the patch via official channels. “We have just deployed a hotfix to address further issues reported,” the studio stated. Specific fixes included a resolution to the inventory duplication bug and the infinite ammunition exploit, as well as a correction for the missing “Headwinds” quests. The studio instructed players to simply restart the game to apply the update, noting that no download was necessary.
The speed of the response – less than 24 hours after the major update – demonstrates a commitment to addressing issues as they arise, according to Embark Studios. “The team is working tirelessly to identify and fix security vulnerabilities. We will keep you informed,” the studio added.
Despite the quick fix, concerns remain within the ARC Raiders community regarding the potential for future exploits. The game, still relatively new to the market, faces the challenge of establishing trust with its player base by ensuring a stable and competitive environment.
The situation comes amid broader scrutiny of cheating and stream sniping within ARC Raiders. In January 2026, TheBurntPeanut threatened to quit the game if developers did not address ongoing issues with hackers and stream snipers, according to Dexerto. He stated, “Embark, fix this or I’m f*cking out of here,” during a livestream.
Allegations of cheating against TheBurntPeanut himself surfaced on February 5, 2026, with accusations of using auto-aim in ARC Raiders, as reported by Sportskeeda. The streamer responded to allegations of viewbotting, stating, “Industry Plant* not viewbotter” on X (formerly Twitter). These accusations followed earlier claims of artificially inflating his Twitch viewership, with some users alleging his chat activity did not align with his reported viewer numbers.
The current focus remains on maintaining game stability following the ammunition duplication bug fix. Embark Studios has not yet announced further steps to address the broader concerns of cheating and stream sniping, leaving the future of the game’s competitive integrity uncertain.
