DDoS Attacks Disrupt Arc Raiders and The Finals

Embark Studios has reported that its games, Arc Raiders and The Finals, are currently experiencing extensive and coordinated Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks. These attacks began early in the morning and have led to significant server instability, affecting players' ability to connect and engage in matches. Despite efforts to stabilize the servers, the attacks have continued throughout the day.

Arc Raiders and The Finals hit by "coordinated" DDoS attacks

Players have reported various issues, including being unable to reconnect to matches and experiencing lag, commonly referred to as "rubber banding." One player noted being stuck on a loading screen after dying due to server instability. The timing of these attacks is particularly unfortunate for Arc Raiders, as they follow closely on the heels of the game's Headwinds update, which introduced new features such as a solo vs. squads mode and a new map condition called Bird City.

Why Is Arc Raiders Down? Dev Says DDoS Attack Is to Blame

In response to the ongoing DDoS attacks, Embark Studios has mobilized a strike team to mitigate the issues. Community manager Ossen provided updates via the official Discord server, stating that while progress is being made, the attacks are still ongoing. The studio is also working on a hotfix to address unintended changes introduced in the recent update, which has caused additional problems such as reduced fire rates for certain weapons and missing cosmetics.

Arc Raiders has been hit with 'extensive' and 'coordinated DDoS attacks' as Embark reassures players that it is working hard to mitigate the issues

The DDoS attacks have sparked frustration among players, many of whom are concerned about lost loot and progress due to the server issues. Some players have expressed hope that their lost items will be restored once the issues are resolved. The combination of the DDoS attacks and the problems stemming from the Headwinds update has led to a challenging situation for both the developers and the player community.

Arc Raiders and The Finals hit by "coordinated" DDoS attacks

Embark Studios has assured players that they are actively working to resolve the issues. Ossen mentioned that the servers are showing signs of recovery, although no definitive timeline for a complete resolution has been provided. The studio aims to release the hotfix later today to address the most pressing concerns raised by players.

Arc Raiders has been hit with 'extensive' and 'coordinated DDoS attacks' as Embark reassures players that it is working hard to mitigate the issues

As Embark Studios continues to combat the DDoS attacks, players are advised to exercise caution when logging into the games to avoid potential loss of items or progress. The studio's roadmap for Arc Raiders includes upcoming updates, with the next phase, Shrouded Sky, scheduled for February 2026, which will introduce additional content and features.

Why Is Arc Raiders Down? Dev Says DDoS Attack Is to Blame

• “Both Arc Raiders and The Finals have been under extensive, coordinated DDoS attacks,” — Ossen, Community Manager, Embark Studios

Arc Raiders has been hit with 'extensive' and 'coordinated DDoS attacks' as Embark reassures players that it is working hard to mitigate the issues

• “The strike team has been working hard on mitigations and solutions to fix the problem, and we are making good progress.” — Ossen, Community Manager, Embark Studios

Arc Raiders has been hit with 'extensive' and 'coordinated DDoS attacks' as Embark reassures players that it is working hard to mitigate the issues

• “We hope to have that available later today.” — Ossen, Community Manager, Embark Studios

Arc Raiders has been hit with 'extensive' and 'coordinated DDoS attacks' as Embark reassures players that it is working hard to mitigate the issues

The ongoing situation remains fluid, and players are encouraged to stay updated through official channels as Embark Studios works to restore normalcy to both games.

Arc Raiders has been hit with 'extensive' and 'coordinated DDoS attacks' as Embark reassures players that it is working hard to mitigate the issues