ARC Raiders Update 1.42 launches Phantom Targets event and new rewards

ARC Raiders update 1.42 introduces the next phase of Embark Studios’ live-service roadmap, pairing the second chapter of the six-part Phantom Targets Project with a time-limited player event. The patch also adds a premium Tick Hunter cosmetic set, refines regional map scheduling, and offers a cross-game summer reward for dedicated players.

Key takeaways

Update 1.42 gives Raiders several limited-time reasons to return:

• Phantom Targets: Project Part 2 is now available, with the full six-stage project offering weapons, gear, blueprints, Raider Tokens, and a Computer Mouse Backpack Charm.

• The Phantom Targets Player Event runs through September 7 and rewards players for earning Merits.

• The $20 Tick Hunter Set includes multiple cosmetic items and 2,400 Raider Tokens.

• Regional map schedules now better reflect peak play times.

• Playing ARC Raiders for three hours before August 20 unlocks the Azimuth Bundle in THE FINALS.

Phantom Targets expands its live event arc

The centerpiece of update 1.42 is Phantom Targets, which now moves into Part 2 of its planned six-stage Player Project. Progression rewards include gameplay equipment, weapon blueprints, Raider Tokens, and a Computer Mouse Backpack Charm for completing the full sequence.

Alongside the project, the Phantom Targets Player Event lets players earn Merits through regular play and exchange that progress for rewards. The available items include the Anomalia set, additional cosmetics, gameplay equipment, and Raider Tokens. Both activities are scheduled to remain active through September 7, giving the community a defined window to coordinate runs and complete objectives.

Tick Hunter Set adds a premium option

Players seeking a more distinctive look can purchase the Tick Hunter Set on all platforms for $20. The bundle includes the Tick Hunter Outfit in four color variants, a backpack, a matching backpack charm, a face tattoo, and 2,400 Raider Tokens.

The package reflects ARC Raiders’ growing blend of extraction gameplay and customization. For players who value visual identity in a shared online world, the color variations offer more flexibility without changing the core raid experience.

Regional scheduling makes raids easier to plan

Update 1.42 also adjusts Map Condition schedules so they align more closely with peak play times in each region. The change is designed to increase the variety of conditions available when more players are online, while making it easier for friends to plan sessions in advance.

That quality-of-life improvement could be particularly useful for groups balancing different schedules. More predictable access to varied map conditions gives squads an additional planning tool without removing the uncertainty that defines ARC Raiders’ extraction format.

A final summer reward links ARC Raiders and THE FINALS

Embark’s seasonal celebration across ARC Raiders and THE FINALS is nearing its conclusion. Until August 20, players who spend three hours in ARC Raiders can earn the Azimuth Bundle for THE FINALS.

The cross-game incentive extends Embark’s connected approach to its multiplayer ecosystem, giving existing players another reason to sample both titles. With Phantom Targets now active and the seasonal promotion approaching its deadline, update 1.42 creates several parallel goals for Raiders to pursue.

Sources

• Embark drops update 1.42 for ARC Raiders, GamingTrend.