ARC Raiders introduces Duo matchmaking and revised store pricing, addressing community feedback while clarifying the focus on fair progression and cosmetic options.
ARC Raiders is acting on recent community feedback with immediate changes to matchmaking and in-game store pricing. As of earlier this week, Duo prioritized matchmaking is now enabled. When you join as a Duo, the system will aim to pair you with other Duo teams. There are still occasional variations, but the priority is to match Solos with Solos, Squads with Squads, Duos with Duos, and Trios with Trios, increasing fairness and balancing the gaming experience.
ARC Raiders – Duo Matchmaking update
| Feature | Update Description | Player Impact | Timing Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duo Matchmaking | Duos now prioritized to play with other Duos | Fairer games for Duos | Enabled earlier this week |
| Store Cosmetic Prices | Prices lowered; compensation for old purchases via Raider Tokens | Savings and fair refunds | New prices live Thursday 13th, 10:30 CET |
| Raider Decks | Free Deck with gameplay items; premium Decks only offer cosmetics/convenience | No “Pay to Win”; easier start for new Raiders | Free Deck active now. Premium Decks coming later |
Responding to concerns about store cosmetic prices, the ARC Raiders team announced revised prices. From Thursday, the 13th at 10:30 CET, lower prices for cosmetics will go live. If you bought items under the old prices, the value difference will be automatically refunded via Raider Tokens, credited to your account within the week. This guarantees fair compensation for early purchasers while supporting new pricing standards.
📡 The dust never settles out here.
Duo matchmaking is now live! 🤝
We hear you, Raiders – being consistently outgunned isn’t great for morale, and it’s worse for your loot.
We’re now prioritizing pairing duos with duos for a fairer fight topside.
All the latest on Store… pic.twitter.com/RzpN9mdyhn— ARC Raiders (@ARCRaidersGame) November 12, 2025
Players can currently access one free Raider Deck with progression-based unlocks for gameplay items, designed to help newcomers. The team explained that only free Raider Decks contain gameplay items, while future premium Raider Decks will offer cosmetics and convenience upgrades—with no gameplay advantages, keeping the system genuinely free of “Pay to Win” influences.
ARC Raiders continues to evolve its roadmap alongside player feedback, aiming for a fair, transparent, and enjoyable experience for all. For further details on upcoming features, refer to official announcements.
