ARC Raiders

The Flashpoint update landed on March 31, 2026, and it brought a lot to chew on — new enemies, a new map condition, two new weapons.

This guide covers everything in patch 1.22.0: the new ARC Operation, the Vaporizer enemy, both new weapons and how to get them, the High Gain Antenna project, Scrappy's feeding system, and all the balance and QoL changes that actually matter.

Flashpoint is one of the most important ARC Raiders updates in weeks. It arrives on March 31, 2026, and it lands at a time when players are watching every teaser, every patch note, and every hint from Embark.

For the first two seasons of Trials, a lot of Arc Raiders players simply didn't bother. The competitive mode was there, the ranking system worked as advertised, and Embark Studios clearly put thought into the structure — but the rewards at the end of the grind never quite justified the effort.

April's Riven Tides update is the biggest drop on the roadmap by a wide margin — and if the concept art and community speculation are anything to go by, it might change how Arc Raiders is played entirely.

This guide covers everything you need to know about how the system works, what changes between Expeditions, and whether wiping is actually worth your time. All information is based on the live game as of March 2026, including Expedition 1 and Expedition 2 outcomes.

On top of the balance work, the patch adds the Hurricane map condition, two new ARC enemy types, free daily Feat rerolls, and a catch-up system for missed Expedition Skill Points. There's a lot to unpack — so this breakdown focuses only on what actually affects how you play.

Patch 1.17.0 brings a full Hurricane map condition, two new ARC machines actively hunting Raiders on the surface, a free Raider Deck, weapon balance changes, and a new community project that runs through the end of March.

Professional coaching compresses that learning curve. A single hour with an experienced coach can save you 20+ hours of trial-and-error grinding. Here's how.

The Headwinds update (Patch 1.13.0) introduced Solo vs Squads mode to Arc Raiders, allowing players to queue alone against coordinated three-player teams.

Trophy Display is a long-term Project introduced in patch 1.13.0. The concept is simple: you progress a 5-step Display Case by hunting ARC enemies and turning in specific parts.

Embark Studios has unleashed the Headwinds update for Arc Raiders, marking the game's first major content drop of 2026.