This is what’s next for you in ARC Raiders

Embark Studios is preparing important changes and confirms that content will continue to grow in 2026.

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ARC Raiders is at a pivotal moment in its evolution. After months of adjustments and constant feedback from the community, the developers are now looking to the immediate future with promises of new updates, unprecedented maps, and fundamental system improvements. Everything suggests that the official roadmap is closer to being made public.

The Swedish team has offered new details in a recent conversation with specialized media, making it clear that the goal is to reinforce the long-term experience and maintain player interest with regular content and well-measured changes.

The future of ARC Raiders is all about maps, quality of life, and key adjustments

One of the most anticipated aspects is the arrival of new maps. Embark Studios has confirmed that several additional scenarios will be incorporated throughout the year, expanding the incursion zones and adding more variety to expeditions. Although no images or specific names have been revealed, the studio acknowledges that they are exploring locations very different from the current ones, some even with European inspiration, which has sparked the community’s imagination.

Beyond the scenarios, work is also being done on quality of life improvements that have been highly requested. Among them, the possible implementation of a quick equipment loading system stands out, designed to streamline preparation before each incursion. The idea is to allow the transfer of usual configurations from the warehouse to the inventory with fewer steps, avoiding repetitive tasks that disrupt the rhythm.

Another important aspect is the internal debate about the wipe and expedition progression system. Embark admits that it has not yet convinced all players and that its future is being reevaluated. The developers announce that the next cycles will bring progressive adjustments, with more visible changes starting from the expedition planned for late February, which will mark the beginning of a new era in 2026.

ARC Raiders continues to grow steadily, and everything indicates that the next few months will be crucial in consolidating its proposal and expanding its playable universe.