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ARC Raiders players constantly suffer from a couple of recurring issues that prevent them from enjoying the game in peace. The most annoying of them all is Outdated game client error. Learning how to fix it, depending on the platform you play on, is a must if you want to enjoy the game without any problems.
Here are all known fixes for ARC Raiders Outdated game client error on all platforms. Includes a step-by-step guide on how to fix it permanently for PC (both Steam and Epic Games versions), Xbox Series XIs, and PlayStation 5.
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How to Fix ARC Raiders Outdated Game Client Error on PC (Steam)
To fix the persistent outdated game client error in ARC Raiders PC (Steam) version, follow these steps:
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Close all instances of ARC Raiders and Steam (Bootstrapper, SteamClient, SteamWebHelper), then restart Steam.
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Go to the library and then scroll to ARC Raiders.
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Right-click and then Properties.
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Go to “Installed Files” and click “Verify integrity of game files”.
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Let it run and restart the game when the process is complete.
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If the problem persists, close all instances of the game and Steam using Task Manager, then close all running Easy Anti-Cheat tasks. Go to Add or Remove Programs and then reinstall Easy Anti-Cheat manually from the official site.
How to Fix ARC Raiders Outdated Game Client Error on PC (Epic)
To fix outdated game client error in ARC Raiders Epic Games PC version, follow these steps to quickly fix this error:
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Go to Epic Games Library, then browse for ARC Raiders and click the (…) icon to select more options.
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Click Manage and then Verify Files.
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Wait for it to run, then shut down and restart your computer.
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Wait for the Epic Games Launcher to load and then try launching ARC Raiders again.
If the problem persists, try updating the NVidia Game Ready Drivers, as there is currently an issue with ARC Raiders Epic Games Version and outdated drivers, which can also trigger this outdated client issue.
How to Fix ARC Raiders Outdated Game Client Error on Xbox
For Xbox Series XI, this issue occurs when the console is used during the client update/update. Follow these steps to fix the old game client error on Xbox:
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Restart the console.
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Go to Settings and then Network Settings.
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Select Advanced Settings and then MAC Address.
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Select “Clear”.
This should resolve the issue. Now restart the console and try to join the game again.
How to Fix ARC Raiders Outdated Game Client Error on PlayStation
For PlayStation users, the outdated game client error in ARC Raiders is a persistent affliction that can happen as often as once per week, so fixing it for good is a must. Follow the next steps to avoid dealing with it again:
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Highlight ARC Raiders in the PS Dashboard menu
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Select “Options” and then “Check for updates.”
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Wait for the process to complete and then restart the console.
Most of the time, the console has to be forced to manually update some games to clear dump files from previous updates. If the problem is not solved, try uninstall the game and then reinstall it from scratch.
ARC Raiders
10/10
- Released
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30 October 2025
- ESRB
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Teen/Violence, Blood, In-Game Purchases, User Interact
