Arc Changelog

What's new in Arc Patch 1.1.0.16838

Jan 24, 2017
  • Updates to support Twitch Streaming
  • Miscellaneous bug fixes and improvements

New in Arc Patch 1.1.0.16700 (Dec 2, 2016)

  • Update to chat window
  • Update Adobe Flash Plugin

New in Arc Patch 1.1.0.16589 (Oct 31, 2016)

  • Updated Adobe flash plugin
  • Fixed launching issues

New in Arc Patch 1.1.0.16443 (Sep 14, 2016)

  • Various bug fixes for Arc interface
  • Updates to registration page
  • Fix for back button on login page
  • Fix for "What’s New" pop-up message
  • Miscellaneous bug fixes and improvements

New in Arc Patch 1.1.0.16325 (Aug 26, 2016)

  • Fix for potential launcher and crash issues
  • Added “Game Invitation” to notification list
  • Updates to support In Game Rewards

New in Arc Patch 1.1.0.16273 (Aug 17, 2016)

  • Various bug fixes for Arc interface

New in Arc Patch 1.1.0.16238 (Aug 15, 2016)

  • Arc Registration updates
  • Arc News scroll function update
  • Updates to support game flow
  • Fixed Windows 10 Update (1607) compatibility

New in Arc Patch 1.1.0.16190 (Jul 29, 2016)

  • Changes made to support LiveLock

New in Arc Patch 1.1.0.16167 (Jul 27, 2016)

  • Resolved an issue with Arc crashing when “Clear all Notifications” is selected
  • Updated Jade Dynasty silent patching and added Forsaken World
  • Fixed translation issue when updating the French client
  • Miscellaneous bug fixes and improvements
  • Region Block text change
  • Remove region block message link

New in Arc Patch 1.1.0.16079 (Jul 14, 2016)

  • Updated Flash plugin
  • Updates to support Livelock
  • Miscellaneous bug fixes and improvements

New in Arc Patch 1.1.0.15942 (Jun 16, 2016)

  • Miscellaneous bug fixes and improvements

New in Arc Patch 1.1.0.15806 (May 24, 2016)

  • Clicking the chat portrait of a new account no longer displays an Oops! page
  • Avatar images now display in the in-game overlay
  • Various fixes and improvements

New in Arc Patch 1.1.0.15745 (May 17, 2016)

  • Updated key redemption messaging

New in Arc Patch 1.1.0.15683 (Apr 28, 2016)

  • In-Game Overlay now supports Direct X 11.1

New in Arc Patch 1.1.0.15626 (Apr 13, 2016)

  • Updated Jade Dyanasty silent patching feature to allow multi-clienting

New in Arc Patch 1.1.0.15618 (Apr 11, 2016)

  • Fixed a Flash plugin conflict.
  • Fixed a display issue for game forum wallpaper.
  • Fixed an issue playing Flash videos in browser overlay.
  • Improved the color of the Arc background.
  • Fixed an issue where using the ESC key when the Settings window is open caused the current tab’s content to disappear.
  • Added Arc Offline Mode.
  • Added silent patching for Jade Dynasty.
  • Fixed an issue where the left side of the Arc menu displays a game’s background image when the user right-clicks on the game.

New in Arc Patch 1.1.0.14982 (Jan 14, 2016)

  • Minor upgrade to infastructure.

New in Arc Patch 1.1.0.14981 (Dec 18, 2015)

  • To improve new user flow, Arc Defender will not pop up the first time a new user installs and launches Arc.

New in Arc Patch 1.1.0.14980 (Dec 9, 2015)

  • Fixed a rare bug in updating in-use files while updating the Arc client that could cause crashes. Instead of proceeding with files that were improperly updated, Arc will pop up a notification asking the user to try the update again later.
  • Updated how Arc Voice is handled to avoid some potential crashes.

New in Arc Patch 1.1.0.14905 (Dec 3, 2015)

  • Fixed a bug where Favorited games would not display as such until the client is restarted.
  • Changed the logic of how Voice channels will display. Upon gaining access to a room, it will be listed under My Room; all Voice channels for the room will be listed; and the list of channels will be ordered by date of last activity.

New in Arc Patch 1.1.0.14861 (Nov 30, 2015)

  • Fixed a bug where the game would get minimized if the Create List window timed out.
  • Added more password protection to the Arc Chat message records, to protect privacy.
  • Upgraded the performance of Arc Voice.

New in Arc Patch 1.1.0.14817 (Nov 10, 2015)

  • Fixed an issue which caused some games to minimize when launching the in-game overlay
  • Fixed an issue where the channel chat window can remain on screen after disconnecting
  • Fixed an issue with the game being played no longer would display in group chats after disconnecting
  • Fixed an issue where the dialog box confirming the ending of a voice chat session could become non-interactable
  • Various minor bug fixes

New in Arc Patch 1.1.0.14771 (Nov 6, 2015)

  • Fixed scroll bars being missing in certain chat scenarios
  • Fixed several potential crash issues
  • Fixed an issue where users were unable to click and enter text into the comment box
  • Fixed an issue where errant clicks could cause the Arc button in the upper-left of the client to become unusable

New in Arc Patch 1.1.0.14703 (Oct 30, 2015)

  • Fixed a potential crash issue

New in Arc Patch 1.1.0.14686 (Oct 29, 2015)

  • The chat system has been completely reworked and contains several new features
  • Voice communication feature has been added to the chat system

New in Arc Patch 1.1.0.13598 (Jul 30, 2015)

  • Compatibility with new Blacklight: Retribution patcher

New in Arc Patch 1.1.0.13597 (Jul 22, 2015)

  • Users will now receive an Arc notification when their account has been verified by email.
  • The Arc installer now specifies the correct default destination directory
  • Miscellaneous fixes

New in Arc 20141126b Patch 1.1.0.13406 (Jun 26, 2015)

  • If critical files are missing from your installation, Arc will automatically start the repair process.
  • Upon first installation, Arc will now automatically detect other installed games
  • Arc can now support the following games:
  • Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead
  • Euro Truck Simulator 2
  • Left 4 Dead 2
  • Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare - Multiplayer
  • War Thunder
  • Borderlands 2
  • Robocraft
  • The Crew
  • Europa Universalis IV
  • Mount & Blade: Warband
  • Unturned
  • 7 Days to Die
  • Company of Heroes 2
  • Far Cry® 3
  • Call of Duty: Black Ops II - Multiplayer
  • Various minor bug fixes and improvements

New in Arc Patch 1.1.0.13284 (Jun 9, 2015)

  • Arc will now prompt you to scan your computer for games you can launch through the Arc client on first installation
  • Your Arc read message state is now synced across web and client
  • Your Arc start page is now an account-level setting
  • Arc can now support the following games:
  • Sid Meier's Civilization V
  • The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
  • Counter-Strike
  • Arma 3
  • DayZ
  • PAYDAY 2
  • Warframe
  • The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
  • Football Manager 2014
  • Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition
  • Counter-Strike: Source
  • Terraria
  • Scarlet Blade
  • Various minor bug fixes

New in Arc Patch 1.1.0.13194 (May 22, 2015)

  • Autoscan installed games – We now support more games, and detection has been improved:
  • Smite
  • Defiance
  • Infinite Crisis
  • Planet Calypso
  • Farm Frenzy 4
  • Jewel Match 3 & 4
  • Zuma's Revenge
  • Diablo III
  • Polar Golfer
  • Wildstar
  • Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
  • Team Fortress 2
  • Football Manager 2015
  • Garry's Mod
  • Switching your client language no longer requires you to log in again.
  • Receiving Arc notifications while playing a game full-screen should no longer minimize that game.
  • Various minor fixes and improvements.

New in Arc 20141126b Patch 1.1.0.13100 (May 12, 2015)

  • Issues launching Arc using Windows XP should now be resolved.

New in Arc Patch 1.1.0.13083 (May 9, 2015)

  • Users can now create desktop shortcuts for any installed games.
  • Arc Defender’s on/off status in Settings is now color-coded.
  • Users can now select a Start page option in Settings to display when launching Arc.
  • Miscellaneous bug fixes.

New in Arc 20141126b Patch 1.1.0.13007 (Apr 28, 2015)

  • The game auto-scan feature has been improved to detect installations from more sources.
  • The Arc pre-installer will now detect previous Arc installations when attempting to install games from ArcGames.com.
  • The “Learn More” link in Arc settings regarding Arc Defender now points to the correct destination.
  • The Polish language “Charge” link now links to the correct page.
  • Friends’ activity pop-up notifications are now centered.
  • Various additional bug fixes and optimizations.

New in Arc 20141126b Patch 1.1.0.12955 (Apr 16, 2015)

  • Changes:
  • New games supported by the Autoscan Games feature:
  • Rift
  • Hearthstone
  • Warframe
  • TERA: Rising
  • Vindictus
  • Star Wars: The Old Republic
  • Eden Eternal
  • Lineage II
  • Planetside 2
  • War Thunder
  • Trove
  • ArcheAge
  • Friend activity pop-up notifications are now centered correctly
  • Bypass login for Blacklight: Retribution now functions correctly
  • Miscellaneous fixes and improvements.

New in Arc Patch 1.1.0.12922 (Apr 9, 2015)

  • Various fixes to the autoscan feature.
  • Various fixes and performance improvements.
  • New users will be prompted with the user-friendly sign-in window.

New in Arc 20141126b Patch 1.1.0.12550 (Feb 12, 2015)

  • Changes:
  • The in-game overlay exit tooltip now updates when the shortcut key is changed.
  • Fixed Turkish localization for in-game notifications.
  • Performance upgrade to both client and in-game overlay browsers.

New in Arc 20141126b Patch 1.1.0.12361 (Jan 30, 2015)

  • “OK” and “Cancel” button locations switched in the Settings menu.
  • Cosmetic changes to the Game Initialization Interface.
  • Improved performance of the chat system.
  • Fixed an overlay crash that occurred on Windows 10.
  • The overlay no longer needs to be restarted when the resolution of a game is changed.‍

New in Arc 20141126b Patch 1.1.0.12242 (Jan 14, 2015)

  • No longer need to have Flash installed to see web content on the client.
  • Client now automatically scales based on resolution.
  • Users can now change download location, create desktop and start menu shortcuts, and launch games when they're ready.
  • Cookies message no longer appears repeatedly.

New in Arc 20141126b Patch 1.1.0.12172 (Jan 6, 2015)

  • Changes:
  • Streamlined back-end operations for the client.

New in Arc 20141126b Patch 1.1.0.12171 (Dec 27, 2014)

  • No longer need to allow the Arc plugin on any Product Page in order to launch a game through the Arc client.

New in Arc 20141126b Patch 1.1.0.12161 (Dec 18, 2014)

  • Changes:
  • General:
  • The default installation path is now C:\Program Files (x86)\Arc
  • Promotional pop ups will only appear when Arc is the current window
  • Fixed an issue where Arc Defender failed to authenticate
  • Miscellaneous fixes and performance improvements
  • Localization:
  • "Charge" in the top bar now appears correctly in Russian

New in Arc 20140625a Patch 1.1.0.12070 (Dec 10, 2014)

  • Changes:
  • Cloud game tracking system enabled. Tracks which games have been installed using the user’s account on different computers.
  • Game library management system enabled. Groups and categorizes installed or cloud games in the user’s library
  • Italian language is now enabled
  • Enabled ability to message users that are offline using the Arc chat system
  • Fixed Russian client Support link
  • Adjusted localization of Russian language selection popup
  • The Arc overlay now works with PWI when DX11 is enabled
  • Other miscellaneous fixes and performance improvements