
ARC Raiders
Embark Studios
ARC Raiders is a multiplayer extraction adventure, set in a lethal future earth, ravaged by a mysterious mechanized threat known as ARC.
Year 1
Oct 30, 2025 - Jun 14, 2026
351 changes
ARC Raiders finally launched on October 30, 2025, marking the culmination of years of development. The game introduced significant content updates, including new weapons, items, and the largest map yet on May 13, 2026. Players also experienced the launch of the most ambitious ARC Operation, which featured unique behaviors and designs.
- Major Content Drop: Launch Day: ARC Raiders went live on October 30, 2025.
- New Content:
- New Weapons, Items, and Instruments: Added on May 13, 2026.
- Largest Map: Introduced on May 13, 2026.
- New ARC Operation: Launched on May 13, 2026.
- New Enemy: ARC Turbine, added on April 28, 2026.
- New Map: Riven Tides, available from April 28, 2026.
- New Systems / Mechanics:
- Improved Skill Tree and New Systems of Progression introduced on May 13, 2026.
- Playstyle-based Matchmaking launched on May 20, 2026.
- Skill Point Catch Up System implemented on February 5, 2026.
- Balance & Gameplay Changes:
- Content updates were set to be delivered twice a year, as stated on May 13, 2026.
- Weapon Economy Adjustments made on April 28, 2026, including changes to spawn rates and durability.
- Various weapon balancing adjustments, including the Il Toro and Stitcher, made in March 2026.
- Seasonal Events:
- Candleberry Banquet Project and Flickering Flames Live Event occurred from December 16, 2025, to January 13, 2026.
- Last Resort event introduced on April 28, 2026, with rewards available until May 25, 2026.