ARC Raiders

ARC Raiders opened its second year with two store updates and a maintenance hotfix following Frozen Trail. The hotfix added Ukrainian language support and addressed extraction, collision, and Xbox stability issues.

• Store additions: Update 2.4.0 introduced the Dead Eye Set on November 3. Update 2.5.0 added orange and black-and-white Vanguard Set variants on November 10.
• Extraction fixes: Hotfix 2.4.1 blocked access to the Seed Vault extract while closed and fixed the bug that could make Raiders invisible after leaving the Ballistic Gondola.
• Other fixes: Players’ Raider Tool skins display correctly again. The hotfix also removed several invisible collision barriers in residential buildings and fixed several causes of crashes on Xbox.

ARC Raiders launched on October 30, 2025, and its first year culminated in Frozen Trail 2.0 on October 8, 2026. The update brought a new mountain map, ARC threats and a rebuilt progression layer; the earlier May development post previewed this same update.

• Frozen Trail: Pendola Pass, the ARC Frigate, Bully, Skulker and Hydra arrived alongside weapons, traversal tools and new map conditions.
• Outposts and progression: Frozen Trail introduced a Reward Pass, customizable Outposts, a Research Bench and craftable furniture. Skill tree and Expedition changes also revised progression and rewards during the year.
• New places: Stella Montis added a mountain research facility in November 2025; Riven Tides later added a western coastal map and the ARC Turbine.
• Expeditions and events: Flickering Flames offered a reward track, while Last Resort and Phantom Targets provided their own themed objectives and cosmetic rewards.
• Combat and technology: Weapon balance and durability changed, the game moved to Unreal Engine 5.7, and anti-cheat measures were expanded.
• October follow-up: Embark tested a temporary PvE matchmaking toggle from October 13 to 20. Update 2.3.0 added the Soul’s Offering project, improved Frigate puzzle feedback and pings, and moved better loot deeper into the Frigate and the Emperor.