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ARC Raiders Players Hit by 'Outdated Game Client' Error After Oct. 31 Patch

Uneven platform rollout has left versions desynchronized, blocking play for some users.

Overview

  • The message began appearing after a stability-focused update on October 31, with some players still affected even after installing the patch.
  • Xbox users, including those using Play Anywhere, report they cannot join friends, while Steam, Epic Games Store, and PS5 appear to be on the correct version.
  • Embark is deploying hotfixes and has partially rolled back recent changes as it works to restore version parity and address related bugs.
  • Recommended stopgaps include fully updating the game, verifying files, restarting the game or device, and reinstalling if necessary.
  • The error is expected to clear once the rollout completes and clients match server versions, and XboxEra has requested an update from Embark.