ARC Raiders: How to Glitch Through Locked Doors Using Barricades

What to know

• The barricade glitch exploits game physics to force players through locked doors using deployable barricades.
• To perform it, place a barricade kit in front of the locked door and run between the barricade and the door as it builds.
• The glitch allows accessing loot behind locked doors without using keycards, primarily solo or with teammates.
• Using this exploit risks account penalties by the developers, including account resets or bans.

The barricade glitch in Arc Raiders works by exploiting the interaction between the deployable barricade object and the player’s character physics near locked gates. Normally, barricades serve as cover or blockers, but when placed correctly at locked doors, they push the player through the collision boundaries of the locked gate.

How to do the barricade glitch step-by-step

Make sure you have a barricade kit in your inventory before heading to the locked door — you’ll need it equipped and ready to use.

Stand at the locked gate (it usually needs a keycard), face it, and aim to place the barricade right in front of the doorframe.

Hold the deploy button to start placing the barricade. While it’s still mid-animation, sprint forward and slip between the forming barricade and the gate — repeat the attempt if you don’t phase through.

Time it right—while the barricade is still building, sprint through and you’ll be pushed past the locked gate into the restricted room.

Once inside, search the area and loot freely.

Risks and community stance

Embark Studios actively monitor and disapprove of this exploit — using the barricade glitch can leave permanent traces in server logs and risks full account resets or bans. The community also discourages it because it breaks intended mechanics and upends the in-game economy, and the glitch is expected to be fixed soon, so its availability is temporary.

Additional tips for success

• Positioning is key; aim for a tight space between the locked door and where you place the barricade.
• If the glitch doesn't work on the first try, dismantle the barricade to reclaim the kit and try again.
• Timing running into the barricade placement as it builds increases consistency.
• Some players use multiple barricades or crouching to improve chances, but newer methods show that a single barricade can suffice.
• Bring two barricade kits: use the first to glitch into the locked room, then use the second one to clip back out of the room.