Space in ARC Raiders can destroy a raid instantly. Additional ammo, med packs, and loot accumulate until there is no more space to store it. Intelligent players split stacks when they depart — it’s the simplest method of being tidy and not losing everything after a fight gone wrong.
This article takes you through exactly how to split stacks on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC and some clever methods of utilizing the feature for quicker, less riskier raids.
How to Split Stacks on PlayStation and Xbox
Splitting stacks on console is easy once you know which buttons to press.
Select the item you want to split in your inventory. Pick up, and put the cursor on an empty space. Press on the split option to proceed — the game will automatically transfer half of that stack to the new space.
- PlayStation: Select by pressing X, then Square on an empty space to transfer half.
- Xbox: Press A to select the item, then empty space and press X to split half.
It does it for everything: all types of ammo, med kits, and stacks of resources. The second half-stack shows up right away, so you don’t have to stress waiting for it.
Split Stacks in PC
PC players have a slightly quicker way of doing it — although still discovering it in early access.
- To split a stack, Shift-drag the item to an empty inventory slot. The game will split the stack in half automatically to the target slot.
- If Shift-dragging isn’t working for certain items, that is just early access restrictions temporarily. The feature will be full at launch. In the meantime, prioritize splitting priority inventory like ammo and med kits wherever possible.
Inventory Management Tips
Stack splitting is just one piece of the puzzle — keeping your entire inventory organized can make every raid smoother and more profitable.
Here are a few quick tips to stay efficient:
- Sort by priority: Keep ammo, med kits, and grenades on the first inventory page for fast access in combat.
- Dump low-value loot early: If you’re running heavy, drop common items first — prioritize rare resources, attachments, or crafting parts.
- Use your stash wisely: Consider it your bank. Hoard additional ammo, meds, and gadgets so you never get left in the cold after a botched extraction.
- Blueprint loadouts for raids: Consider your team’s division of labor — one guy swims around ammo, one around med packs, one around gadgets.
Don’t overstuff yourself. Having 2–3 open slots allows you to pick up good loot in mid-raid without sacrificing what matters. Keeping your inventory managed in this way has you quicker, better ready, and ready to change up in an instant — however wild your next raid is going to get.
