ARC Raiders Keycard Dupe Glitch Explained – Fixes & Tips

If you’ve been farming ARC Raiders and hate hunting for keycards, there’s a network-based dupe glitch floating around that lets you open locked rooms and duplicate keycards for free, but it’s risky and probably won’t last long.

This guide breaks down exactly how the current keycard dupe works (the “disconnect + drop + spam interact” method), how to do it reliably on PC and console, and how to fix common issues like bugged characters or containers that won’t let you loot after the glitch.

How the keycard dupe glitch works

This is a classic “disconnect + drop + spam interact” method that abuses the game’s network sync when reconnecting.​

You need a locked room keycard and a stable internet connection that you can quickly cut and restore (Wi‑Fi toggle or unplugging Ethernet). The idea is to make the game think you used the keycard normally while also queuing a drop, so that when the server reconciles, both the door opens and a duplicate keycard appears on the ground.​

How to do it on PC

On PC, the most reliable way is to use Wi‑Fi so you can quickly toggle it off and on. If you’re on Ethernet, unplug the cable instead of disabling the adapter in Windows, because that can kick you to the main menu.​ Here's how to do it:

Step 1

Equip the locked-room keycard and head to its matching door, such as the JKV room, lab, or vault.

Step 2​

Stand directly in front of the door so the interact prompt appears and turn off your Wi‑Fi (or unplug Ethernet) so the game loses connection.​

Step 4

Open your inventory and drop the keycard onto the ground.​ Spam the interact button a few times while still offline.​

Step 5

Turn Wi‑Fi back on (or plug Ethernet back in) and immediately start spamming interact as fast as possible.​ If the timing is correct, the door will unlock successfully and the key will drop on the ground.

On console, the steps are almost identical, but you disconnect at the router level instead of the console.​​

Fixing Common Issues

If the glitch fails, it’s usually due to timing or server sync. Here’s how to fix the most common problems:

Door doesn’t open / keycard drops

• Interact spam didn’t register correctly.
• Spam interact slower and more rhythmically, not randomly.
• Reconnect at the exact same spot and don’t move until the server syncs.
• Practice the timing: start spamming just before the reconnect finishes.

Can’t pick up the keycard / character feels bugged

• Step a short distance away from the door.
• Turn your camera slightly away, then walk back.
• Try picking up the keycard again to clear the interaction bug.

Can’t loot containers after the glitch

• Interaction state may be locked.
• Interact with multiple loot objects (crates, shelves, lockers) while moving sideways or backward.
• This usually resets looting and restores normal interaction.

Locations where this works

The glitch works on every keycard-locked room in ARC Raiders, including the JKV room, lab, vault, and other high‑loot areas. Since it’s a server‑side sync exploit, the exact map or room doesn’t matter as long as it requires a keycard to open. Just find any locked door, stand at the interact prompt, and follow the disconnect/drop/spam steps.​

The glitch works for now, but Embark is quick with hotfixes, so it’s likely short-lived or risky if abused. Use it sparingly, avoid obvious farming patterns, and expect it to stop working anytime. Comment below if it worked for you and your platform.