Music has been a big part of ARC Raiders success. The game's composers are credited with shaping Speranza's cassette-futuristic atmosphere, and many players believe ARC Raiders the soundtrack is one of the best among games released in 2025. Music also plays a role in players' journey to the top, as they can play instruments while battling the heartless ARC.
Recognizing the role of music in raiders' daily lives, developer Embark Studios has introduced a new feature called “Vibing Status”, designed to bring raiders together through the power of music and sound. However, many players are not sure what this status is or how it is triggered. Here is a clear and simple guide that will help you understand everything about Vibing Status in ARC Raiders.
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The addition of Vibing status to ARC Raiders
Before ARC Raiders big winter update Cold Snap, developer Embark Studios teased a new musical instrument called the acoustic guitar. When the 1.7.0 patch notes were later released, they also introduced a new effect called “Vibing Status”, linked to the game's instruments.
“Playing an instrument now applies the 'Vibing Status' effect to nearby players,” the patch notes explained. At first, many players assumed this was just a text-based change, meant to indicate on the screen that someone was listening to music on top. However, it was later revealed that the effect went beyond a simple visual cue.
What the Vibing status actually does
After the Cold Snap update in ARC Raiderswhen a striker plays an instrument on top, Nearby players will bob their heads to the musicwhich gives the feature its name, “Vibing Status.” In other words, Vibing Status is an animation that causes nearby players to visibly react to the music.
The Vib status is different from dancing emotions and does not affect the player's movements. The bobbing animation is subtle, so you have to look closely to notice it.
How to trigger the Vibing status
Unlike emote animations in ARC Raiderswhich must be activated manually, Vibing Status is triggered automatically. When a musical instrument is played nearby, your raider will start bobbing his head to the beat without any input. The effect ends if you move away or take another action.
ARC Raiders item with Vibing Status Effect
Currently, all musical instruments are in ARC Raiders can trigger Vibing Status. This includes Recorder (flute), acoustic guitar and shaker. It is also likely that any instruments added in future updates will have the same effect on nearby players.
Musical instruments i ARC Raiders can also alert nearby ARC enemies. If you play them near enemies, they will chase and attack you.
ARC Raiders instruments can play syncopated songs
Early tests show that playing multiple instruments at the same time produces a synchronized song. It is unclear if this feature was introduced with Vibing Status or existed beforehand. With three instruments currently available, players can form small orchestras and perform various Speranza-themed songs together, making it a welcome addition.
- Released
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30 October 2025
- ESRB
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Teen/violence, blood
