This is everything that is coming for ARC Raiders

New maps, threats, ARCs, dynamic conditions and major playable changes will mark the coming months.

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ARC Raiders is gearing up for 2026 with a clear roadmap packed with content that outlines how the game will evolve over the first few months of the year. Embark Studios has detailed its plans up to April, making it clear that the focus will be on expanding the experience, bolstering the variety of gameplay, and laying the groundwork for increasingly challenging encounters.

The plan is structured into four monthly blocks, each with specific updates that impact map design, progression, and gameplay mechanics.

All confirmed ARC Raiders content up to April 2026

January – Headwinds

• New matchmaking option for players level 40 or above

• New minor map condition

• New player project

February – Shrouded Sky

• New map condition

• New ARC threat

• New player project

• Introduction of the Raider Deck

• Update to existing maps

• Expedition window

• New missions, trials, and events

March – Flashpoint

• New map condition

• New ARC threat

• New player project

• Scrappy Update, one of the most anticipated updates

• New playable objects and cosmetics

April – Riven Tides

• New map

• New large-scale ARC

• New map condition

• New expedition window

• Quality of life adjustments and additional content

This roadmap confirms that ARC Raiders will heavily focus on variety in each expedition, with changing maps, more complex enemies, and systems designed for veteran players. The arrival of a large-scale ARC and a brand-new map in April also points to a significant leap in scale and ambition.

If 2025 was about laying the foundations, 2026 is shaping up to be the year ARC Raiders consolidates its position with constant updates and a marked content rhythm.