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Common Issues & Fixes

Fix ARC Raiders crashes, ARMR0002 matchmaking error, Easy Anti-Cheat failures, connection lost & low FPS. Step-by-step solutions updated for March 2026 (Patch 1.19.0).

🔴 Live Issue: Matchmaking problems?

Arc Raiders matchmaking is taking forever right now. See live status and dev updates.

Playing on PS5 or Xbox Series X/S? Overheating, freezes, voice chat, or aim-assist issues have dedicated fixes: see our Arc Raiders PS5 & Xbox fixes page.

⚠️ Matchmaking Taking Forever (Live) 🔌 ARMR0002 Fix 🛡️ ARAV Anti-Cheat 📡 AREX In-Raid Disconnect 🔐 ARAU Authentication 🔌 ARSB/ARRT (Online Services) 🛡️ System Integrity Violation 💥 Crashing on Startup 💥 PC Crashes (EXCEPTION_ACCESS_VIOLATION) 🛡️ EAC Error 30005 📉 Low FPS / Stuttering 📡 Connection Lost 📉 Low FPS / Stutter

Fix: ARC Raiders Crashing on Startup

If the game closes immediately after launching or freezes at the splash screen, it is usually an Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC) conflict or outdated driver issue. For EXCEPTION_ACCESS_VIOLATION or “Arc Raiders keeps crashing” on PC, see our PC crashing fix. For EAC Error 30005 (CreateService failed with 32), see EAC 30005 guide.

Method 1: Repair Easy Anti-Cheat

  1. Go to your Steam Installation folder (usually C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\ARC Raiders).
  2. Open the EasyAntiCheat folder.
  3. Run EasyAntiCheat_Setup.exe as Administrator.
  4. Select ARC Raiders from the list and click Repair Service.

Method 2: Verify Game Files

Corrupted textures often cause crashes. Right-click the game in Steam > Properties > Installed Files > Verify Integrity of Game Files.

Fix: "Connection to Server Lost"

Disconnects during the "Initializing Uplink" phase are common during high-traffic map rotations. Before troubleshooting, always check our Live Server Status to ensure the servers aren't down. For in-raid disconnects (AREX errors), see our AREX error guide. For network icons and lag, see Network Icons and Lag & Rubberbanding Fix.

DNS Flush Fix

This clears cached internet data that might be conflicting with the game servers.

1. Press Windows Key + R
2. Type "cmd" and press Enter
3. Type: ipconfig /flushdns
4. Type: ipconfig /renew

Optimize: Low FPS & Stuttering

ARC Raiders is built on Unreal Engine 5, which can be demanding. If you are experiencing micro-stutters, low FPS, or audio lag, see our dedicated Low FPS & stuttering fix guide. To tell network lag from FPS lag, see our Network Icons Guide and Lag & Rubberbanding Fix.