ARC Raiders: "Exit Code 0x3"

A damaged Cerebro.dll file

The game closes with exit code 3. Embark says a damaged Cerebro.dll file is the usual cause, and a fresh copy fixes it.

Is ARC Raiders down right now? Operational: 19 problem reports in the last hour. If it were down for everyone, this error could come from there; right now it looks normal.

Fix it

How to fix "Exit Code 0x3"

Open the ArcRaiders\PioneerGame\Binaries\Win64 folder in your Steam library.
Delete the Cerebro.dll file.
In Steam, right-click ARC Raiders, open Properties and go to Installed Files.
Select Verify integrity of game files so Steam puts back a fresh copy.

From ARC Raiders's help pages: id.embark.games, in our words. Checked on 11 November 2026. If the steps do not help, ARC Raiders's own support is the next stop.

Matchmaking failsQueue never finds a raid or errors out
Can't connect to serversOnline services fail to connect on PC
Game keeps crashingOften old drivers or damaged game files
Stuck on loading screenFrozen or black screen when the game starts
Can't connect on consoleNetwork or NAT trouble on console
Install or update failsPermissions or the firewall block the files
30005Easy Anti-Cheat can't start the game
ARAV8007System integrity violation from changed game files
Maximum Simultaneous Game Instances ReachedA copy of the game is still running
Exit Code 0x1The game is set to run as administrator

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