February 10, 2026
February Update 1.15.0: Shared Watch Begins
Complete breakdown of the February update: Shared Watch Event launches, Cold Snap returns to permanent rotation, new Vulpine and Slugger cosmetic sets, Trailblazer Grenade changes, and bug fixes.
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February 10, 2026
Shared Watch Event: Raiders Unite Against the ARC
Embark Studios launches a two-week cooperative event encouraging PvE gameplay. Earn Merits by fighting ARC, unlock The Slugger cosmetic set, and discover the strategy behind Embark's approach to balancing PvP and PvE.
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January 23, 2026
Escalation Begins: ARC Raiders 2026 Roadmap Brings New Map, Large ARCs, and Monthly Updates
Four-month roadmap reveals Riven Tides coastal map, terrifying large ARC threats, level 40+ matchmaking, Scrappy update, and multiple Expedition Windows coming January through April 2026.
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January 11, 2026
New Map Leak: Toxic Swamp/White Dunes - Interactive Cross-Reference Board
Explore leaked footage and images of the upcoming Toxic Swamp/White Dunes map with our interactive cross-reference board. Vision cones, marker groups, and detailed image analysis reveal this could be the long-awaited "toxic swamp" location.
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December 16, 2025
Cold Snap Arrives: December Update 1.7.0 Brings Winter to the Rust Belt
Winter hits the Rust Belt with the massive December Update. Featuring Cold Snap map condition, Flickering Flames event, new Goalie Raider Deck, Locked Gate timer, weapon balance changes, and hundreds of bug fixes.
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November 1, 2025
ARC Raiders Roadmap is HERE: Stella Montis, New ARCs, and the First Expedition Window Revealed!
Embark Studios drops the first official roadmap with Stella Montis map, new ARC machines, snowfall conditions, and the first Expedition window in December. Here's everything coming in November and December 2025.
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October 28, 2025
Embark CEO: How Arc Raiders and The Finals Are Rewriting the Rules of Game Development
Patrick Söderlund, founder of Embark Studios, shares lessons from The
Finals, the rebirth of Arc Raiders, and how the studio is building games 100x faster while
respecting players' time.
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October 27, 2025
Arc Raiders Release Trailer Breakdown: Grappling Hooks, Giant ARCs, and Epic Moments
The Arc Raiders release trailer reveals exciting new gameplay mechanics
including grappling hooks that can snatch flying ARCs out of the sky, plus stunning visuals and
epic moments that showcase what's coming at launch.
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October 26, 2025
Embark Executive Producer spills the secrets: Server Slam Was Just "10-15%" of ARC Raiders' Full
Experience
With the full release imminent, Embark Studios' Executive Producer lifts
the curtain on what's truly waiting for Raiders in Speranza, from new maps and deep lore to a
unique take on seasonal wipes that respects your time.
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October 22, 2025
Arc Raiders Devs Reflect on Server Slam and What's Changing for Full Release
The developers have shared their key takeaways from the Server Slam
weekend, and I've got some personal takes after 15 hours of "server-slamming." From the
all-seeing Flying ARCs to the infamous Dam Tower drop, here's what's changing and what it means
for the full release.
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