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ARC Raiders exit code 0

✅ Verified on 2026-11-15 · ARC Raiders version Hotfix 2.4.1 (Nov 5, 2026) + Store Update 2.5.0 (Nov 10, 2026) · Platform: PC (Steam)

Quick fix

Disable 'Run this program as an administrator' on PioneerGame.exe (Properties > Compatibility tab) — Embark's official fix for Exit Code 0 and 0x1.

Symptoms

The game exits with 'An Error Occurred' or 'Fatal Exit Code 0' at launch or mid-session, frequently appearing right after game updates, and is usually tied to anti-cheat or launch-permission issues.

Fixes that work

Toggle administrator rights on PioneerGame.exe (Embark official)

  1. Navigate to the ARC Raiders install folder and right-click PioneerGame.exe > Properties > Compatibility tab.
  2. Untick 'Run this program as an administrator' — this is Embark's documented fix for Exit Code 0 and 0x1.
  3. If that fails, try the opposite: enable 'Run as administrator' — some players report enabling it is the quickest fix when other steps do not work.

Source: https://id.embark.games/arc-raiders/support/faq/153-troubleshooting-game-crash-launch-issues---pc

Fully restart Steam and repair anti-cheat

  1. Completely close Steam (not just the game) and reopen it, then relaunch ARC Raiders — a widely reported quick fix on Reddit.
  2. Repair Easy Anti-Cheat (run the EAC self-repair tool, or add an antivirus exclusion for the EasyAntiCheat_EOS folder) since exit code 0 is often an anti-cheat launch failure.
  3. On console, clear the console cache if the same crash appears.

Source: https://steamcommunity.com/app/1808500/discussions/0/842879042898198319

Reinstall via Steam if the crash persists

  1. Verify game files first (Steam > Properties > Installed Files > Verify integrity).
  2. If exit code 0 still occurs after an update, delete the game folder and reinstall through Steam, as recommended by Embark's troubleshooting guide.
  3. Check the official news feed for a hotfix — many exit-code-0 waves after patches were resolved server-side.

Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/ArcRaiders/comments/1vktc03/arc_raiders_0_launch_error_quick_fix

Frequently asked questions

What is exit code 0 in ARC Raiders?

It is a generic fatal-exit error shown at launch or mid-game, most often caused by an Easy Anti-Cheat failure or a launch-permission conflict rather than broken hardware.

Should ARC Raiders run as administrator or not?

Embark's official guidance for Exit Code 0/0x1 is to DISABLE 'Run as administrator' on PioneerGame.exe, but some players only fixed it by enabling it — try both directions.

Is exit code 0 caused by the latest patch?

Often yes — the error commonly appears right after updates; restart Steam, verify files, and check the patch notes for a hotfix before deeper troubleshooting.