- Авторы ARC Raiders покажут крупное обновление Frozen Trail 23 сентября - игроков ждёт новая карта и опасный противник - 19 September 2026
Embark Studios готовит полноценную презентацию крупного обновления Frozen Trail для ARC Raiders. Подробности патча разработчики раскроют 23 сентября, а его релиз запланирован на 8 октября. Обновление станет первым масштабным дополнением после перехода студии на новую модель выпуска контента. Игроков ждёт новая карта с более выраженной вертикальностью, а также новый опасный противник из числа машин ARC. Отдельно разработчики должны рассказать о дальнейшей судьбе экспедиций. После завершения пятой итерации режим может существенно измениться или вовсе исчезнуть из игры, однако окончательное решение пока не раскрыто. Полноценный трейлер Frozen Trail, подробности нового контента и технические изменения Embark Studios представит 23 сентября на официальных ресурсах ARC Raiders. Само обновление выйдет 8 октября.
- Hotfix 1.46.1 - 16 September 2026
Raiders! We are now deploying a hotfix which should address the end-of-round infinite looping issue. No restart required. Thank you for your reports. See you Topside, //Raz
- Store Update 1.46.0 - 15 September 2026
Raiders! Store Update 1.46.0 is going live right now with two new colour variants for the Boonie Set (Black and Green Camo), no restart needed! Ascending the Mountain Ferrovian engineers continue to work on Apollo's ongoing experimental transportation project, supported by the invaluable supplies provided by the Raiders.Lance is making a killing selling medical supplies due to all the... misfires.Keep an eye out for progress, we may be getting closer to a first look at the frigid peaks than you think! Trials Season 5: One Last PushThis is your final week of Trials Season 5, you've got until September 22 to climb the ranks! Now’s the time to rally your crew, dust off your gear, and make one last push to earn yourself the Scorta Set.For your final week, the Trials are putting you up against some of the biggest threats you’ll find Topside: Queens and Matriarchs. They’re tough, they’re dead…
- Live Update 1.45.0 - 8 September 2026
Raiders!Update 1.45.0 is going live right now and with it a number of fixes, a new Raider Project, the start of the fifth Expedition, the Hornet Hunter Set and changes coming to Cred. Make sure to restart the game to get the download.This will be our last Live Update before October 8, but we won't be going quiet in the meantime, a smaller update is still planned before then! HIGHLIGHTSRaider Project: Ascending the MountainThe Hornet Hunter SetCred ExpirationExpedition 5Community Rubber Ducks Forging the Way NorthRaider efforts have revealed clues to the mystery of phantom ARC signals that have Shani concerned. Unfortunately, these signals lead ARC to a place we can’t follow - the mountain range just beyond the reach of our Tube system. Rumor has it Apollo’s working on an experimental solution, and he’s requested assistance from Raiders who understand schematics, and can keep their heads…
- Store Update 1.44.0 - 1 September 2026
Raiders!Store Update 1.44.0 is going live right now with the stunning Static Set. No restart needed!Gamescom is officially behind us, so Raz and I are settling back into our regular schedule. Meeting so many of you at the booth was honestly the highlight, thanks for coming by! UPDATE: We've just deployed a hotfix to temporarily remove the Static and Cavalier sets from the store and customization screens while we adjust some minor visual elements. They will be re-added as soon as possible. Additionally, "Shotgun Parts" will no longer be available in Ermal's shop.See you Topside,//Ossen
- Store Update 1.43.0 - 25 August 2026
It’s Tuesday, Raiders!Store Update 1.43.0 is rolling out now, introducing the heavy duty Roamer Set! Make sure to restart your game to get the latest version.Phantom Targets Event - Earn the Anomalia OutfitShani’s investigation into the strange ARC behavior is ongoing…The Phantom Targets Event is live till September 06, get out there and hunt down those erratic Wasps for their strange glitched tech.Knowledge is key to survival, we need to find out what they’re doing, and fast. You’ll earn the Anomalia Outfit for your contribution to the research effort, alongside the Finger Guns Wave emote, Trashpile Bag, and Raider Tokens to get you appropriately dripped up for what’s on the horizon…Anti-Cheat & Linked AccountsAs we continue ramping up on our anti-cheat efforts, we are doubling down on linked accounts. If someone gets access to your account, either with your permission or not, and they…
- The 5th Expedition - 21 August 2026
The fifth Expedition window is fast approaching, and with it come a few changes. Based on your feedback, in upcoming Expeditions you’ll be able to opt out of resetting your quest progress, the departure window will be extended by one week, and there won’t be the last call feature this time around. Additionally, we will be pausing Expeditions for a short while to dig deeper into the core systems and make them feel more rewarding and fun! TIMINGExpedition Window opens on September 8, 1pm CEST/11am UTC/4am PT, and closes September 29 10am CEST/8am UTC/1am PT.As with all previous Expeditions, completing your Caravan does not count as signing up for the Expedition, you still have to sign up during the window and this time around there is no ‘last call’ feature. Expeditions are a personal progression that players complete in order. The Caravan can be completed in between Expedition windows bu…
- Live Update 1.42.0 - 21 August 2026
Raiders! Update 1.42.0 is live right now and with it a number of fixes, a second part of the Phantom Targets event with the Anomalia Outfit, a new Player Project, improved map condition scheduling, and new Twitch drops. HIGHLIGHTSPhantom Targets Event & Phantom Targets Part 2 Raider ProjectThe Tick Hunter Set is now availableImproved Regional Map Condition ScheduleAn Update on Anti-Cheat and Fair PlayNew Twitch Drops (Car Freshener & Ceramic Vase)Rubber Duck Competition Winners Phantom Targets RevealedThanks to the assistance of many Raiders, Shani finally pinpointed the source of the phantom targets: erratic Wasps. These ARC units are exhibiting behavior she’s never seen before: emitting strange noises, flying in irregular patterns, and carrying unidentifiable tech. They’re all swarming towards one location. She needs further assistance to understand what’s waiting for them there.Impro…
- Store Update 1.41.0 - 11 August 2026
Raiders!Store Update 1.41.0 is going live right now and brings two new colour variants for the Vulpine outfit (green/camo and black). If you already own the outfit, you will get the colour variants automatically. No restart required. We’re also deploying a small hotfix for Steam players, aimed at fixing a variety of crashes and errors that occur when launching the game. Thank you for the reports around these issues.See you Topside,//Ossen
- Store Update 1.40.0 - 4 August 2026
Raiders!Store Update 1.40.0 is going live right now bringing two new colour variants (black and yellow) for the Volare outfit together with a brand new event - Phantom Targets. We have seen your reports about the Queen and Matriarch stomp damage going through walls and from too far away. A fix is in the works, and will update you as soon as it’s ready. We're also looking into the error codes some of you are hitting when launching the game on PC. Phantom Targets EventShani has noticed some discrepant surveillance data, but is yet to pin down the source. You know the drill, Raiders, get out there and investigate the strange readings. Fix up faulty Antennas to triangulate the signals, and take on the ARC with unconventional strategies in the first part of the new Phantom Targets Player Project. The second part of the Project is coming with the 1.42 Update on Aug 18, alongside the Phantom T…
- Matchmaking Survey - 30 July 2026
Update: The survey is now closed, thank you Raiders! Raiders! We want to hear your feedback about the recent matchmaking changes since the 1.36.0 update (solo, duo and trio matchmaking separation and matchmaking optimization). Please take a few minutes to fill out our survey: LINK Note: the survey is capped at 10,000 responses. Your feedback is incredibly valuable and helps shape the future updates of ARC Raiders. See you Topside, //Ossen
- Live Update 1.39.0 - 28 July 2026
Greetings Raiders! Live Update 1.39.0 is going out right now, bringing various game fixes, changes & additional updates to the Matchmaking System. The Seeker & Wolfpack should no longer deal inconsistent damage and trinkets previously added in 1.33.0 can now stack! Additionally, you can find the new Dweller Outfit in the store. Matchmaking Update: Testing Defensive PvPOver the past months, improving matchmaking has been one of our top priorities. We’ve introduced various adjustments and improvements based on your feedback & requests. Since our Notes on The Matchmaking System, one change has stood out with the community: defending yourself is no longer treated the same as starting a fight. It meant self-defense still counted toward your playstyle estimate, but with much less weight than starting a fight. Your feedback was positive, and many of you have asked us to take it further.The mos…
- Store Update 1.38.0 - 21 July 2026
Howdy Raiders! Store Update 1.38.0 is going live right now on all platforms. We’re bringing two new colors for the Torpedo set (Camo & Black), which you will receive automatically if you own the outfit. Same as before, you do not need to restart the game. The Expedition Departure is happening today as well! Good luck to everyone getting a fresh start. For those of you on your Fourth Expedition, we want to know which Mystery Rewards you’ve received! Need a reminder on how the Expedition works and what to expect? Here's our latest Expedition article. Matchmaking OptimizationWe've heard your feedback on matchmaking. It works well most of the time, but there is room for improvement — especially during low-population hours, in certain regions, or in specific map conditions. We’re working to improve those cases. Starting today, we'll be testing adjustments to our matchmaking algorithm aimed a…
- Expedition Departure Issue Update - 16 July 2026
Look out, Raiders! We have an update regarding the Expedition-related issue where you could automatically be signed up for Departure if you had completed the associated Damage Challenge. We want to err on the side of caution. We will revert the Departure sign-up for players whose sign-up behavior appears representative of this issue. This may be done in several waves, starting tomorrow, July 17 11:00 AM CEST. Throughout the weekend, please make sure to check the in-game Expedition tab and verify that it shows the correct information for your case. If you had previously been signed up for departure automatically and this does not revert by the end of day tomorrow, please reach out to our support team as soon as possible.If you have changed your mind and want to depart, you can still opt in to do so. Additionally, Last Call will be available as usual for those of you who aren’t able to si…
- Store Update 1.37.0 - 14 July 2026
Raiders!Store Update 1.37.0 is going live right now on all platforms with two new colour variants for the Driftcoat outfit - black/green and red. You will get them automatically if you already own the skin, no restart required. We have seen your feedback about the Seeker Grenade feeling weaker since last week’s update and we have been investigating the issue. We noticed an unintended effect from a collision change on the projectiles and the team is working on a fix - we will let you know as soon as it’s ready. We have also been looking into your reports of being automatically signed up for Departure after completing the “Deal Damage” challenge (reaching 100,000 damage dealt). This is unintentional, and we’re working on a fix.Following last week's fix for the duplication glitch, we've been banning accounts that gained a significant advantage from exploiting it. That effort continues this…
- Hotfix 1.36.1 - 9 July 2026
Raiders! We have just pushed a hotfix on all platforms to mitigate a duplication issue as well as the UI bug in the Expedition screen that showed Skill Points instead of Mystery Rewards for players on their fourth Expedition. As we stated before regarding the use of exploits, we will continue issuing bans on accounts that have been gaining significant advantage. Restart your game to download. Thank you everyone for your reports and for playing by the rules. See you Topside,//Ossen
- Live Update 1.36.0 - 7 July 2026
Raiders! Your tentative alliance with the Nomads is progressing by the day. Nomads wander the streets of Speranza, bringing stories, valuable information, and loot to trade. As the ARC presence Topside ever increases in scale, making reliable friends has never been so important. The 1.36.0 update has just dropped, bringing bug fixes, QoL updates, matchmaking tweaks, new Expedition and Trials Season, and a crossover outfit from the virtual gameshow world of THE FINALS! What’s New?Expedition 4 - Zenith OutfitTrials Season 5 - Scorta OutfitSolo, Duo, and Trio MatchmakingARC Raiders & THE FINALS CrossoverStore Update - The Triumph SetStore RedesignSolo, Duo, and Trio MatchmakingFollowing your feedback on the Matchmaking survey published in May, we have implemented one of the most requested matchmaking features: We now track your playstyle separately for Solo, Duo, and Trio rounds, and match…
- Nomadic Envoy & No Free Loadout Survey - 2 July 2026
Raiders! We want to hear your feedback about the new Nomadic Envoy - Ermal and the 'No Free Loadout' map restriction. Please take a few minutes to fill out our survey: LINK Available for players who: have played ARC Raiders since the 1.29.0 update (May 19th)Note: the survey is capped at 10,000 responses. Your feedback is incredibly valuable and helps shape the future updates of ARC Raiders. See you Topside, //Ossen
- Store Update 1.35.0 - 30 June 2026
Raiders!There are two new colour variants (Blue Frost and Camo) for the Bogwalker Set available at the shop now. If you already own the set, you will get them automatically. If you're almost done with the Expedition requirements but lack a Sirena Dorata ship model or two, good news! Ermal has some in stock this week (offers go live at 4AM PDT / 1 PM CEST).We have completed our rollout of Denuvo Anti-Cheat to all players. We’re keeping a close eye on its impact and performance. We are working on a more extensive update on our efforts towards fair play, which we’ll share as soon as it’s ready.See you Topside,//Ossen
- The Fourth Expedition - 25 June 2026
The fourth Expedition is almost here, and it’s bringing some exciting changes. Each Expedition we run, we learn something new and look for ways to make improvements. This time around, that means shaking things up with an updated reward structure. Complete your fourth Expedition to earn the first level of the new Zenith Outfit. Prove yourself with the Expedition Challenge and instead of Skill Points, you’ll earn Blueprints to jumpstart your Topside adventures and Raider Tokens to keep you looking sharp every step of the way. TIMING:The departure window will be open between the 7th of July 1pm CEST/11am UTC/4am PT and the 21st of July 10am CEST/8am UTC/1am PT. You will have 14 days to sign up and complete the requirements and all players who have signed up will depart automatically.As with all previous Expeditions, completing your Caravan does not count as signing up for the Expedition, y…
