Players are directed to high-value relics locations such as Grandioso Apartments and the Library in Buried City, while noting heavy competition for loot.

Embark strengthens anti-cheat with a new ban/loot-recovery notification system to protect the in-game economy and user trust.

A core objective emphasizes safe passage for travelers along dangerous routes, highlighting exploration and escort-style tasks.

Forgotten Relics ends on July 27, 2026, with Converging Paths concluding at the same time, giving players about six weeks to grind XP, convert it to Merits, and claim rewards.

The 1.33.0 ARC Raiders patch launches the Forgotten Relics event and the Converging Paths seasonal project, introducing new objectives and rewards like Merits and Raider Tokens earned from XP, relics, and raids.

Converging Paths runs from mid-June to late July, encouraging community collaboration to uncover artifacts and display together-found relics, with prizes including Raider Tokens, cosmetics, and a red-and-black Salt Walker outfit.

Gameplay and balance tweaks cover Rocketeer ammo, Firefly behavior, and terrain interactions for bosses like Queen and Matriarch.

General fixes address weapon accuracy, players falling through maps, quest progression order, and expedition damage tracking excluding squad damage.

Players may receive two types of messages (Action Notice and Loot Compensation) that can occur independently or together.

The article profiles Rory, a guides editor and freelancer at PC Gamer, noting his gaming interests and background.

Developers encourage building trust with new characters to obtain information necessary for progress.

Patch highlights include improvements across aiming down sights, map collisions, barricade behavior, ammo drops, UI displays, and general bug fixes across multiple categories.