Buy the Arev from Eugene in Rostok. This new Update 2.0 assault rifle is also stocked by the traders at Yaniv Station and the Water Treatment Facility.
Buy the Arev directly from Eugene in Rostok for the quickest guaranteed pickup. The rifle is one of four new firearms added in the free Update 2.0 – Back to the Zone patch, released on August 20, 2026. You don’t need the paid story expansion because the Arev is part of the free update for everyone. Several shops across the Zone stock it.
How to buy the Arev from Eugene in Rostok
Key The route is short — leave the opening region, cross the map to Rostok, and buy the Arev directly from Eugene.
STEP 1/4
Start in the Lesser Zone
Begin in the Lesser Zone, the game’s opening region.
STEP 2/4
Travel to Rostok
Head north across the map to Rostok, the fortified industrial hub.
STEP 3/4
Find Eugene
Find Eugene inside Rostok. His shop stocks the new rifle.
STEP 4/4
Buy the Arev
Open Eugene’s shop, purchase the Arev, equip it in your loadout, and head out to test it.
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Other ways to get the Arev
| Method | Where/how | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| Trader purchase | Yaniv Station vendor | Guaranteed stock |
| Trader purchase | Water Treatment Facility vendor | Guaranteed stock |
| Enemy drop | Kill mercenaries / high-tier humans | Random drop, low durability, needs repair |
Eugene isn’t your only option. Two more traders keep the Arev in stock, so skip the trip to Rostok when either location is closer. The vendor at Yaniv Station sells it, as does the trader at the Water Treatment Facility; both offer a straight, guaranteed purchase. The Arev also drops from enemies. Kill mercenaries and other high-tier human foes to find one in their loot. Enemy drops are random, and looted rifles arrive worn, so repair yours before relying on it in combat.
Buy the Arev from a trader instead of farming drops — a shop rifle comes fresh and won’t stutter mid-fight the way a low-durability looted one will.
Arev stats and weapon type
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Assault rifle |
| Ammunition | 5.56×45 |
| Damage | 1.8 |
| Handling | 2.3 |
| Rate of fire | 3.5 |
| Range | 2.2 |
| Accuracy | 3.1 |
| Weight | 3.25 |
The Arev is a Western-caliber assault rifle built around a high rate of fire. It uses 5.56×45 ammunition and excels in fast close-to-mid-range fights rather than long-range precision. Its handling and range sit around the middle of the pack.
What else Update 2.0 adds
The Arev arrived with the rest of the update’s new arsenal. The three other firearms are the GP3A designated marksman rifle, the SKP designated marksman rifle, and the Fora-230 submachine gun. Update 2.0 also adds new optics, including a 3x scope and a collimator sight, plus three new binoculars for scouting. Like the Arev, the other guns are available from traders and tougher enemies.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Arev locked behind the paid Cost of Hope DLC?
No. The Arev and the rest of the new weapons come with the free Update 2.0 patch and are available to everyone on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PS5 without the paid expansion. The confusion comes from the update launching on the same day as the first paid story expansion, which is called both Cost of Hope and Price of Hope, but the guns aren’t tied to it.
Why does an Arev picked up from enemies jam more often?
Looted Arevs usually drop with low durability, and weapons in poor condition jam more during sustained fire. A rifle taken from a merc can seize up in the middle of a fight, so repair it before relying on it. Buying a fresh one from a trader avoids the problem entirely.
Is the hidden unique weapon variant an Arev?
Update 2.0 hides a unique variant of one of the four new weapons somewhere in the Zone but does not identify which one. The special version could be an Arev, GP3A, SKP, or Fora-230.
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