ARC Raiders
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ARC Raiders Can Now Distinguish Between Self Defense and Starting Fights for Matchmaking
The studio has also explained its playstyle-based matchmaking system in more detail, and has busted some of its common myths.
GamingBolt
Embark finally pulls back the curtain on Arc Raiders' matchmaking systems
Arc Raiders is busting some myths surrounding its aggression-based matchmaking. Embark put out quite a lengthy post on May 10 explaining how its PvP/PvE lobbies work, why they exist, and most importantly, why it thinks unpredictability is essential to the multiplayer game experience. Read the full...
Steam News
Arc Raiders is getting a new "official" roadmap soon, Embark CEO says, and it'll feature even "more details than we've done in the past"
Embark wants to "make sure that people have more to do" in Arc Raiders
Steam NewsArc Raiders is getting a new "official" roadmap soon, Embark CEO says, and it'll feature even "more details than we've done in the past"
Embark wants to "make sure that people have more to do" in Arc Raiders
GamesRadar
Where to find Spotter Relays - ARC Raiders
If you want Spotter Relays, you'll need to brave one of the deadliest ARC in the game.
Shacknews
Embark finally pulls back the curtain on Arc Raiders' matchmaking systems
The Arc Raiders matchmaking system has long been shrouded in mystery, but now I know that how I play is always my ideal experience.
PCGamesN
Arc Raiders devs finally reveal how matchmaking works after months of confusion
Embark Studios has finally explained how matchmaking works in Arc Raiders and how it decides whether or not you face friendly players.
Dexerto
ARC Raiders Studio Officially Clarifies How Matchmaking Works
After a lot of debate and speculation, Embark Studios finally clarifies how the matchmaking system in ARC Raiders works, what it can't do, and details some recent changes to it. While matchmaking has been a topic that Embark has largely avoided going into detail about, things appear to be changing...
Steam NewsARC Raiders Studio Officially Clarifies How Matchmaking Works
After much debate from the community, Embark Studios officially clarifies how matchmaking works in ARC Raiders, recent changes, and what it can't do.
Game Rant
ARC Raiders devs now honor the right to self-defense because, you know, human nature
ARC Raiders is a unique game among extraction shooters in that there is a very strong social aspect to it. Whenever you play solo (and I consider that to be the quintessential ARC experience), folks will always gauge whether or not to fight you, seeing as you both stand to lose with no one there to...
Steam News
ARC Raiders devs now honor the right to self-defense because, you know, human nature
Don't let that trigger finger become too itchy. The post ARC Raiders devs now honor the right to self-defense because, you know, human nature appeared first on Destructoid.
Destructoid
Embark busts 9 myths about Arc Raiders' aggression-based matchmaking, and says defending yourself is no longer a hostile action
This is the most Embark has said about its matchmaking since launch.
PC Gamer
"Defending yourself is no longer treated the same as starting a fight": Arc Raiders devs update matchmaking, explain how it really works, and shoot down player theories
Time for some Arc Raiders matchmaking Mythbusters
Steam News"Defending yourself is no longer treated the same as starting a fight": Arc Raiders devs update matchmaking, explain how it really works, and shoot down player theories
Time for some Arc Raiders matchmaking Mythbusters
GamesRadarARC Raiders Developer Says it Focused on Underperforming Augments For Future Updates
The announcement was made as part of the patch notes for the extraction shooter's recent update that boosted Tactical Mk. 3 (Healing).
GamingBolt
Arc Raiders has added Denuvo anticheat 'initially to a limited player pool' after a successful rollout in The Finals
This is part of a continued effort to improve fair play.
PC Gamer
Arc Raiders has begun its rollout of Denuvo anti-cheat software, minus the DRM
Embark has begun its rollout of anti-cheat software to Arc Raiders, utilizing Denuvo to stamp out the rampant wall hacks, aimbots, and whatever else players with no skill tend to take advantage of. Starting May 19, a limited player pool was selected to try out the kernel-level anti-cheat software,...
Steam News
All Keys In ARC Raiders & Where To Use Them (Loot Location)
Learn how to use all the keys in ARC Raiders and the exact location of the doors they open, to grab exclusive and valuable loot.
Game Rant
Arc Raiders has begun its rollout of Denuvo anti-cheat software, minus the DRM
In an effort to stamp out the cheating problems in Arc Raiders, Denuvo anti-cheat is being deployed to a select group of players, minus DRM.
PCGamesN
All Blueprints in ARC Raiders & How to Get Them
Blueprints are the key to crafting tools and weapons in ARC Raiders, here's a complete list of all the blueprints in the game, and how to find them.
Game Rant
Arc Raiders says our bad with those gun durability nerfs, reinforces a bunch of weapons by up to 54%
And welcome the Rascal grenade launcher to the party.
PC Gamer
Arc Raiders devs know everyone just uses the Survivor augment, so they're buffing "underperforming" options to make loadouts more interesting
Two augments get a welcome boost
Steam NewsArc Raiders devs know everyone just uses the Survivor augment, so they're buffing "underperforming" options to make loadouts more interesting
Two augments get a welcome boost
GamesRadar
ARC Raiders’ latest patch adds a new vendor NPC and Denuvo anti-cheat – without the DRM
Twelve to fourteen seconds. That’s the length of time we’re betting it will take for someone to write in the comments that Denuvo anti-cheat arriving to ARC Raiders will mean the game is an immediate uninstall for them. There, you can’t claim “first” anymore. We beat you to it. Sure enough, at the...
Massively Overpowered
ARC Raiders Red Coral Jewelry Location & Farming Guide
Discover the best locations to find Red Coral Jewelry in ARC Raiders with this detailed farming guide, maximizing your loot and Credits.
Game Rant
“Embark Is Cooking” With New ARC Raiders Update
It's going to be a while yet before the next major ARC Raiders content update, but today's patch is being praised for a number of new additions and changes. After the release of the new Riven Tides map last month, Embark Studios has undergone some housekeeping when it comes to the breakout...
Steam News
ARC Raiders New Trader, Explained
Learn all about the New Trader in ARC Raiders. Get free skins, weapon blueprints, and perks to keep items after the expedition.
Game RantARC Raiders Title Update 1.29.0 Released – Full Patch Notes
Embark Studios has released Title Update 1.29.0 for ARC Raiders and shared its full patch notes. So, let’s see what this new update brings to the table. Patch 1.29.0 brings some new free content to the game. Players will get a New Trader, Ermal, a New Weapon, the Rascal Grenade Launcher, and a new...
DSO GamingARC Raiders Update 1.29 Adds Nomadic Envoys, Rascal Grenade Launcher, and New Cosmetics; Denuvo to Begin Rolling Out, DRM Will Not Be Used
Embark Studios has released the 1.29 update for ARC Raiders, adding a new progression and trading system called Nomadic Envoys alongside a new grenade launcher, weapon mod updates, cosmetics, and a range of balance changes. ARC Raiders are available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam...
Noisy Pixel
Arc Raiders Nomadic Envoys stock - what does the new trader have for sale this week?
With the news that Arc Raiders updates will be fewer and further between, it might be easy to think the game will suffer as a consequence, but thankfully, there's a new trader in town, and they're selling some pretty decent stuff. From legendary collectibles to skins and emotes, the Nomadic Envoys...
Steam News
Arc Raiders Nomadic Envoys stock - what does the new trader have for sale this week?
The latest Arc Raiders trader rotates their stock of rare wares frequently, here’s what the Nomadic Envoys have on offer this week.
PCGamesN
Arc Raiders players rejoice at game's latest update
The Arc Raiders 1.29.0 update could be the best patch the game has received yet, as it combats cheaters and introduces a number of positive changes.
Polygon
ARC Raiders: Water Troubles Quest Guide
If you need help completing the Water Troubles quest in ARC Raiders, this guide is for you.
DualShockers
Arc Raiders dev admits durability changes were "too much," buffs a ton of guns to make up for it: "We will continue to listen to your feedback"
The photoelectric cloak is back on the menu, and the Bettina is once again better
GamesRadar
ARC Raiders Is Introducing A Controversial Feature To Combat Cheaters
Despite Embark Studios' promise that Denuvo is only for anti-cheat, some ARC Raiders players are still nervous.
DualShockers
Who's the Nomadic Envoy in Arc Raiders and what do they sell?
Each week the nomadic envoy Ermal sells new things in Arc Raiders, here what's going on
Steam NewsWho's the Nomadic Envoy in Arc Raiders and what do they sell?
Each week the nomadic envoy Ermal sells new things in Arc Raiders, here what's going on
GamesRadar
ARC Raiders Update Walks Back Controversial Feature, Plans New Anti-Cheat Measures
ARC Raiders releases a new update, adding a new trader and weapon, while walking back a recent controversial change and promising stronger anti-cheat.
Game RantArc Raiders' new trader comes to Speranza stacked with cosmetics, premium currency, and blueprints
Everyone say hi to Ermal.
PC Gamer
Arc Raiders turns to Denuvo Anti-Cheat in hopes of curbing foul play, Embark say they're "working to ensure minimal impact on performance"
Arc Raiders devs Embark have announced that they're going to be rolling out Denuvo anti-cheat software as part of efforts to limit the amount of dodgy behaviour going on the shooter. The studio said they'll be working to minimise any impact this has on performance, as they also deliver a new trader...
Rock Paper ShotgunARC Raiders Gets Grenade Launcher Sidearm, New Traders, Denuvo Anti-Cheat in Latest Update
The new trader is Ermal, who will give players the ability to buy from a rotating weekly list of blueprints, cosmetics, and Raider Tokens.
GamingBolt
How to get the Rascal in Arc Raiders
There's a surprise new gun in the Nomadic Envoys update, the Rascal.
PC Gamer
ARC Raiders gets Denuvo Anti-Cheat, a new trader, a new weapon and more
ARC Raiders developers Embark Studios have given the game a fresh content drop, along with news about anti-cheat changes coming to the game. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/arc-raiders-gets-denuvo-anti-cheat-a-new-trader-a-new-weapon-and-more/
Steam NewsARC Raiders gets Denuvo Anti-Cheat, a new trader, a new weapon and more
ARC Raiders developers Embark Studios have given the game a fresh content drop, along with news about anti-cheat changes coming to the game. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
GamingOnLinux
Arc Raiders Is Going After Cheaters With Denuvo Anti-Cheat
Denuvo Anti-Cheat has been successful in The Finals, so now Embark is implementing it for Arc Raiders.
TheGamer
ARC Raiders patch 1.29.9 notes: Nomadic Envoy trader, new grenade launcher, and durability adjustments
A new face in Speranza.
Dot Esports
Arc Raiders turns to Denuvo to finally squash the extraction shooter's cheating problem, but Embark won't use DRM and is "working to ensure minimal impact on performance"
Borrowing from The Finals
Steam NewsArc Raiders turns to Denuvo to finally squash the extraction shooter's cheating problem, but Embark won't use DRM and is "working to ensure minimal impact on performance"
Borrowing from The Finals
GamesRadar
ARC Raiders, The Finals & MapleStory drove a 118% YoY increase in Nexon's Q1 2026 net income
ARC Raiders sold around 4.6 million units in Q1, with The Finals seeing a 47% YoY revenue increase and MapleStory seeing a 42% YoY revenue increase.
Shacknews
Nexon Q1 2026: ARC Raiders and MapleStory help to bring record high revenue
It would appear that Nexon’s first quarter of 2026 will not halt the presumption of investor boards that it takes one or two mega-hits to make all of the money and cause the funny line to climb, forever and ever, until every stockholder can own jetskis made of wine while getting five haircuts at...
Massively Overpowered
Arc Raiders tops 16 million sales and could be heading to China
More than half of active Arc Raiders players spent over 100 hours in-game during Q1.
Game Developer
ARC Raiders Wolfpack Blueprint Location Guide: How to Get It Fast
Learn where to find the Wolfpack Blueprint in ARC Raiders, including the best spawn locations, Night Raid farming routes, apartment loot spots, and ex
Game Rant
ARC Raiders Will Expand Beyond The Rust Belt With Brand-New Maps (Exclusive)
The virtual square mileage of ARC Raiders has expanded just twice since launch, first with Stella Montis, and more recently with Riven Tides. ARC Raiders' plans for the rest of 2026 and early 2027, however, include further development of numerous new maps, including some that may expand the game's...
Steam News
How to Get & Use Dam Controlled Access Zone Key in ARC Raiders
Here is the spot where you need to use the Controlled Access Zone Key in ARC Raiders.
Game Rant
ARC Raiders Devs Tease Blueprint & Expedition Changes After Player Feedback
ARC Raiders' most dedicated players have long been requesting an expansion or retooling to endgame content, namely expeditions and the blueprints they must re-acquire for each wipe. Long after quests and other projects are completed, expeditions and blueprints remain long-term draws for many...
Steam News
Arc Raiders Next Update Isn't Until October, Which Means I Might Actually Play It
I like the sound of bi-annual updates.
TheGamer
Arc Raiders lore explained ahead of the next big update
Embark has promised the Frozen Trail update will shed light on what the Arc are and where they come from, but we already know more than you think.
Polygon
Arc Raiders Updates Will Only Come Twice A Year
Amid declining player numbers, Embark Studios is making a massive change.
TheGamer
ARC Raiders May Change Its Most Iconic Feature for the Better
Embark Studios confirms it's currently experimenting with the current team sizes in ARC Raiders, hinting that future plans could involve larger groups to overcome challenges. After a steady and predictable content stream following the launch of ARC Raiders in August 2025, Embark Studios is...
Steam NewsARC Raiders May Change Its Most Iconic Feature for the Better
Major changes are on the horizon for ARC Raiders and developer Embark Studios are teasing a potential adjustment to one of its biggest features.
Game Rant
ARC Raiders cuts its cadence down to two major updates a year plus intermediate updates
Have you noticed a pattern with new online games that promise monthly updates only to find out that after a year or so, that wasn’t a great plan? It’s happened to ARC Raiders too now, as the developers have announced that the game’s development cadence is shifting to two major updates per year. The...
Massively OverpoweredARC Raiders is ditching monthly updates for two major releases a year, and it is easy to see why
The post ARC Raiders is ditching monthly updates for two major releases a year, and it is easy to see why appeared first on The Escapist.
The Escapist
ARC Raiders Adds New Vendor While Announcing Major Changes to Future Updates
ARC Raiders is moving away from the previous monthly update cadence in favor of more impactful additions, though the studio is also giving players a heads-up on what's coming including a new vendor and what Embark calls the "biggest update yet." Although it isn't the juggernaut it once was, ARC...
Steam NewsARC Raiders Adds New Vendor While Announcing Major Changes to Future Updates
Embark Studios announces an end to the monthly update cycle of ARC Raiders while also revealing new details on what it calls the "biggest update yet."
Game Rant
Arc Raiders Hits 16 Million Sales, Publisher Has High Hopes for October Update
Arc Raiders has hit 16 million sales, an incredible result for the extraction shooter that has proven so successful for developer Embark and publisher Nexon. In its latest set of financial results, Nexon said Arc Raiders sales had been “extraordinary,” and that it was the most successful new...
Steam NewsArc Raiders Hits 16 Million Sales, Publisher Has High Hopes for October Update
Arc Raiders has hit 16 million sales, an incredible result for the extraction shooter that has proven so successful for developer Embark and publisher Nexon.
IGNARC Raiders Tops 16 Million Sales, Over Half Its Active Player Base Has Put in 100+ Hours
"Extraordinary worldwide sales have made ARC Raiders the most successful new product release in company history," says Nexon.
GamingBolt
The next big Arc Raiders update isn't until October, but some serious stash relief lands next week
Arc Raiders developer Embark Studios is changing pace, shifting from its monthly update cycle in dramatic fashion. From now on, you can expect major Arc Raiders updates just twice a year, albeit in a bigger, more impactful fashion. It explains that the shift, which will continue to be interspersed...
Steam News
ARC Raiders moves to slower larger updates as it crosses over 16 million sales
Embark Studios / Nexon are slowing down on updates to ARC Raiders to address concerns from players, and make bigger updates - as it crossed a massive milestone. Read the full article here:...
Steam NewsARC Raiders moves to slower larger updates as it crosses over 16 million sales
Embark Studios / Nexon are slowing down on updates to ARC Raiders to address concerns from players, and make bigger updates - as it crossed a massive milestone. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
GamingOnLinux
The next big Arc Raiders update isn't until October, but some serious stash relief lands next week
Major Arc Raiders updates will now come just twice a year instead of monthly, but at a much larger scale, alongside live service support.
PCGamesN
Underrated 2024 Battle Royale Game Feels Like a Hodgepodge of Apex Legends, Cyberpunk 2077, and ARC Raiders
Gamers who have been looking for a a blend of Apex Legends, Cyberpunk 2077, and ARC Raiders might want to check out this hidden gem.
Game Rant
As Arc Raiders devs work on "reactivating" the 16 million people who bought the shooter, Embark Studios is early in development on two new games
Publisher Nexon's most-successful launch yet
GamesRadar
Arc Raiders abandons regular updates for “more impactful” content drops instead
Embark Studios has announced that it’s abandoning monthly updates for Arc Raiders in favor of bigger content drops twice a year.
Dexerto
ARC Raiders Smashes Past 16 Million Sales in Six Months as Embark Quietly Greenlights Two New Games
NEXON's Q1 2026 earnings report reveals that the third-person extraction shooter game ARC Raiders has now broken the impressive milestone of 16 million units sold in around six and a half months. The game sold 4.6 million units in Q1 alone, reaching 15.5 million by the end of Q1 before crossing 16M...
Wccftech
THE FINALS revenue grows by 47 percent, Nexon expects good performance in Q2
ARC Raiders performed well, too.
Dot Esports
Arc Raiders will get major updates every six months going forwards, with the next one set to roll out the shooter's largest map yet
Arc Raiders is switching up its update cadence, with developers Embark having decided that dropping a major set of additions every six months is better for the shooter's long-term health than sticking to a monthly update grind. The first update set to be released under this new modus operandi's...
Rock Paper Shotgun
ARC Raiders is overhauling its live-service strategy moving forward
While Embark Studios have continuously updated ARC Raiders with new content and updates, general sentiment surrounding the popular extraction shooter has waned somewhat over the past months. As a result, the team have now announced that they are shifting their live-service plans, replacing smaller...
KitGuru
Arc Raiders Will Only Get Two Major Updates a Year Going Forward and Fans Aren't Happy
Arc Raiders has announced that it will only have two big content updates every year, much to the dismay of players. In a new blog post, Embark Studios revealed that it will release the next big Arc Raiders update, Frozen Trail, in October. This will not only add new locations to explore, but also...
Steam NewsArc Raiders Will Only Get Two Major Updates a Year Going Forward and Fans Aren't Happy
Arc Raiders has announced that it will only have two big content updates every year, much to the dismay of players.
IGN
ARC Raiders reveals Frozen Trail in moving away from monthly updates
Major ARC Raiders updates will only come twice a year going forward.
Shacknews
ARC Raiders is Right to Stop Monthly Updates
ARC Raiders wants out of the balancing carousel, but jumping to two updates a week from a monthly schedule is an intense contrast.
DualShockers
Arc Raiders team ends monthly updates — here's what that means
Embark Studios is ending monthly Arc Raiders updates for the long term health of the sci-fi extraction shooter.
PolygonARC Raiders is Shifting to 2 Major Updates Yearly, “Largest Map” Yet Coming in October
Embark Studios also notes that monthly updates "limit" how impactful new additions can be and ultimately "isn't sustainable."
GamingBolt
ARC Raiders shifts to two major updates a year, with the next set for October
And a new trader arriving next week.
Dot Esports
Embark says the 'pressure of a monthly cycle' is holding Arc Raiders back, so it's slowing down: Major updates will come every 6 months from now on
The Frozen Trails update planned for October will add the largest Arc Raiders map to date.
PC Gamer
Embark Studios is “Building for the Long-Term” by Cutting ARC Raiders Updates Down to Twice a Year for “More Impactful” Releases
ARC Raiders was one of 2025's biggest games, with millions of copies sold and, for a time, hundreds of thousands of players diving into the Rust Belt every day on Steam alone. While some of its momentum has waned, developer Embark Studios is looking to address the problems the community has...
Wccftech
Arc Raiders will soon let you keep blueprints and buy more stash space because "very few of you are going on the Expedition"
This new trader is about to be a fan favorite
GamesRadar
Arc Raiders won't get a major update until October as Embark announces Frozen Trail and shifts to twice-a-year release schedule, promising "the largest map in the game"
Improved skill tree, "the origin of Arc," and new weapons also coming
GamesRadar
ARC Raiders’ monthly content updates are coming to an end, and its next major add-on is in 5 months. Players are furious
ARC Raiders dev Embark Studios announced today that major content updates will now just come twice a year, and the next one won't arrive until October of this year. Needless to say, this change in how the game will drop content has players pretty upset, and I can't really blame them. But Embark...
Destructoid
Arc Raiders' Next Big Update Isn't Coming Until October, And That Might Be A Good Thing
Arc Raiders is moving to a new update cadence that will see Embark Studios making larger updates to the game "every six months or so," executive producer Aleksander Grondal told GameSpot in a recent interview. The game's first six months have been hugely successful, with Grondal admitting the team...
GameSpot
Where to find Fried Motherboards in ARC Raiders
Fried Motherboards can be infuriating to find in ARC Raiders if you don't have a line on where to find them. Here's where to look.
Shacknews
ARC Raiders Reveals Patch Notes for 1.28.0 Update
Embark Studios releases a new update for ARC Raiders, which includes welcome news for players who participated in the third Expedition.
Game Rant
ARC Raiders: Riven Tides Classified Records Keycard Location & Loot Guide
Discover the location of the Riven Tides Classified Records Keycard in ARC Raiders and unlock valuable loot with this comprehensive guide.
Game Rant
Arc Raiders is accidentally short-changing you on skill points, but a fix is incoming
Some players that completed the latest Arc Raiders expedition have found that they are missing a fair few skill points after departure.
PCGamesN
Some ARC Raiders Players Are Missing Skill Points After Expedition 3
Some ARC Raiders players say they are missing earned Skill Points following the shooter's most recent Expedition, which occurred on Monday, May 11.
Game Rant
Hotel Panorama Disco Room Puzzle Solution in ARC Raiders
Hotel Panorama is a location in the ARC Raiders Riven Tides map where players can fix a few circuits to solve the disco puzzle, here's how to do it.
Game Rant
How to Fix Leaking Oil Pipe in ARC Raiders (Battening Down)
Battening Down is a quest that takes place on Riven Tides map that requires players to fix a leaking oil pipe in ARC Raiders, among other objectives.
Game Rant
Riven Tides Crane House Keycard Location & Loot
Discover the location of the Riven Tides Crane House Keycard in ARC Raiders and unlock the hidden loot room with this detailed guide, including loot containers and potential items.
Game Rant
Arc Raiders: Riven Tides Interactive Map
Our interactive map for Riven Tides in Arc Raiders. All the most important locations, weapon cases, items, and ARC types found in the game.
Game Rant
Arc Raiders studio confirms AI anti-cheat is tracking player behavior
Embark Studios says its new Arc Raiders anti-cheat systems use machine learning to monitor abnormal player behavior and suspicious inputs.
PCGamesN
Embark are testing kernel-level anti-cheat in Arc Raiders to help put a stop to its ongoing cheating problem
If a popular multiplayer game exists, it has a cheating problem. This is almost always a guarantee, it's just about the ways in which a studio chooses to handle this problem. So far, Embark Studios don't seem to have done a perfect job in doing so with Arc Raiders, but they've now at least outlined...
Rock Paper Shotgun
ARC Raiders Shares New Anti-Cheat Update Amid Growing Player Concerns
As concerns continue to grow, ARC Raiders developer Embark Studios provides the community with a new anti-cheat update and reveals its future plans.
Game Rant
Arc Raiders blueprint list - updated for Riven Tides
Full list of all 80 blueprints for Arc Raiders and what you'll need to craft them, from the humble Anvil to the devastating Wolf Pack.
PCGamesN
How to Complete the Avian Alarm Project in ARC Raiders
This is a step-by-step guide showing players how to complete the Avian Alarm Project in ARC Raiders.
DualShockers
All Stacking Yard Puzzle Button Locations in ARC Raiders
Solve the Stacking Yard Puzzle in ARC Raiders with this guide on button locations, accessing loot rooms, and repairing the lift to carry the Fuel Cell.
Game Rant
Arc Raiders Dev Says They're Still Figuring Out How To Balance PvE And PvP
Balancing PvE and PvP in Arc Raiders isn't as easy as it sounds, according to the game's design director.
TheGamer
ARC Raiders Leak Reveals New Content Coming to the Game
New leaks reveal a ton of content coming to ARC Raiders, including several highly requested features that fans have long been eager to see added.
Game Rant
ARC Raiders Announces Regional Pricing Adjustments
ARC Raiders updates its regional pricing effective immediately, announcing these changes right before a patch to its major update.
Game Rant
ARC Raiders Releases New Update for May 2026
ARC Raiders developer Embark Studios releases a new update for its extraction shooter on May 5, with some important bug fixes and QoL improvements.
Game Rant
Arc Raiders Regional Pricing Update Goes Live Today
Arc Raiders' regional pricing update has resulted in it getting cheaper in a lot of places.
TheGamer
Arc Raiders Riven Tide Update Results In Mixed Steam Reviews
"With every patch they are dead set on running their game into the ground."
TheGamer
How to Beat Turbines in ARC Raiders
Learn when Turbines spawn in ARC Raiders, and how to defeat them using the best equipment and the strategy to damage its weakspot.
Game Rant
ARC Raiders: Last Resort Event Merit Point Guide & Rewards
Complete the ARC Raiders Last Resort Event fast with this guide on accumulating Merit Points, finding boat models, and unlocking exclusive rewards.
Game Rant
ARC Raiders is Being Review Bombed
ARC Raiders players are currently review bombing the beloved extraction shooter title due to a recent patch that's been ill-received.
Game Rant
ARC Raiders Fans Petition to Revert a Major Change From the Riven Tides Update
Following the release of ARC Raiders' big Riven Tides patch on April 28, fans call for Embark Studios to revert one of the update's biggest changes.
Game Rant
Powered Descender Blueprint Location in ARC Raiders
Powered Descender in ARC Raiders allows players to safely land from great heights without damage, here's how to get its blueprint.
Game Rant
How to Use Dockmaster Detector (Beachcombing Event) in ARC Raiders
Dockmaster Detector is a utility item in ARC Raiders that can detect buried treasure on the sandy shores of Riven Tides map during Beachcombing event.
Game Rant
Where to Use Riven Tides Hotel Keycard No. 107 in ARC Raiders
Riven Tides Hotel Keycard No. 107 in ARC Raiders opens up a particular room in the Hotel Panorama Azzuro, here's how to use the keycard.
Game Rant
A Wrench in the Works Quest Walkthrough in ARC Raiders
A Wrench in the Works in ARC Raiders requires players to search buses near the western gate and locate a sabotage supplies stash in Spaceport.
Game Rant
Where To Find Turbines For Turbine Compressors In Arc Raiders
Find out every resourced needed for the Avian Alarm Project, what resources you need, and how to find Turbines in Arc Raiders.
TheGamer
Safe Harbor Quest Walkthrough in ARC Raiders
The Safe Harbor quest in ARC Raiders will send players to the Riven Tides map to find stashed technology by deciphering clues left by kitchen staff.
Game Rant
How To Find Ship Models For The Miniature Voyages Event In Arc Raiders
Find out what rewards the Miniature Voyages event gives, how many Merits you need, and where to find Ship Models in Arc Raiders.
TheGamer
How to get Water Filters in Arc Raiders
Break into boxes and cross your fingers.
PC Gamer
How to get Agave in Arc Raiders
My least favourite forageable.
PC Gamer
How to get Red Coral Jewelry in Arc Raiders
A tricky trinket to find.
PC Gamer
You don't actually have to fight Arc Raiders deadly new robot to get its parts
You'll need Turbine Compressors for the Avian Alarm project and a new gadget.
PC Gamer
ARC Raiders Fixes Crossplay Issues With New Update for April 30
Embark Studios addresses the recent crossplay issues in ARC Raiders and deploys some other improvements with a new hotfix update on April 30.
Game Rant
Arc Raiders' weapon durability changes are mystifying—especially when repairing guns is one of the least enjoyable parts of the game
I have to repair my Anvil every run now. That's… fun?
PC Gamer
How to get Fertilizer in Arc Raiders
Use the best Fertilizer farm to finish your Avian Alarm project quickly.
PC Gamer
How to get Moss in Arc Raiders
You'll need Moss for your Avian Alarm project.
PC Gamer
ARC Raiders: All Riven Tides Hotel Lock Locations
This guide explains where to use every keycard for Hotel Panorama Azzurro in ARC Raiders.
DualShockers
All Avian Alarm Project materials in ARC Raiders
The new Avian Alarm Project in ARC Raiders requires serious farming requirements. Here's everything you need to find.
Shacknews
Collision Course Quest Guide in ARC Raiders
The Collision Course quest in ARC Raiders will require players to destroy a Comet without it blowing up to retrieve a Comet Ignitor.
Game Rant
Where To Find Fertilizer In Arc Raiders
Whether you're working on the Avian Alarm project, or simply looking to break it down for Seeds, you may be searching for fertilizer. And if so, you've probably realized that it's not quite as common as many other materials in Arc Raiders. Indeed, there are only a handful of spots in the game that...
GameSpot
How to complete the Stacking Yard puzzle in ARC Raiders Riven Tides
The Riven Tides map in ARC Raiders has a couple of puzzles to solve, and you'll find one of them at the Stacking Yard POI. It involves finding red buttons at the location, which will then allow you to access a spot that otherwise remains locked. With rewards on offer, let's find out how to complete...
Destructoid
ARC Raiders Avian Alarm Project: Complete Guide & Rewards
Unlock cool rewards in ARC Raiders' Avian Alarm Project with our 5-step guide, including collectibles, rewards, and how to complete every step.
Game Rant
Battening Down Quest Walkthrough in ARC Raiders
Battening Down quest in ARC Raiders will require players to visit three specific locations in the Riven Tides map, all located on the beachfront.
Game Rant
'I am extremely disappointed': Arc Raiders players are having trouble wrangling the new powered descender as some fall to a fiery death
Testing, testing, is this thing on?
PC Gamer
Arc Raiders' Riven Tides update didn't fix the game's biggest problem: Cheaters
Arc Raiders' Riven Tides update is a big moment for the game, introducing a new map of the same name, a wild new Arc threat in the form of the Turbine, and a host of tweaks and changes designed to improve the experience. Unfortunately, there was no fix for one of the biggest issues plaguing the...
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Arc Raiders players complain Riven Tides update took a hammer to weapon durability and their beloved anti-Arc cloak, giving me Helldivers 2 flashbacks
I've heard this song before
Steam NewsArc Raiders players complain Riven Tides update took a hammer to weapon durability and their beloved anti-Arc cloak, giving me Helldivers 2 flashbacks
I've heard this song before
GamesRadar
Arc Raiders' Riven Tides update can't save the game from going stale
The Riven Tides update was exciting on paper, but too much of it misses the mark, when the game needs something bigger to save its declining audience.
Polygon
ARC Raiders: Shoring Up Defenses Quest Guide
Shoring Up Defenses will take players to the ARC Raiders Riven Tides map to repair a few structures and take down some ARC machines.
Game Rant
How to destroy the Arc Raiders Turbine
How can you beat the Arc Turbine? The RivenTides update brought us a good many things: a lovely beach resort, some new gadgets to help with keeping our legs intact, and just so many buried model ships. It also added the Arc Turbine, a new Arc threat that doesn't seem to do much until you find...
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Arc Raiders' Riven Tides update didn't fix the game's biggest problem: Cheaters
Arc Raiders' huge Riven Tides update introduced a new map and a dangerous Arc threat, but cheating is still a major issue for players.
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How to get the four new blueprints in Arc Raiders' Riven Tides update
Add these new blueprints to your collection.
PC Gamer
Safe Harbour Quest Guide in ARC Raiders
This guide shows players how to complete the Safe Harbour quest in ARC Raiders.
DualShockers
Line in the Sand Quest Guide in ARC Raiders
This guide shows players how to complete the Line in the Sand quest in ARC Raiders.
DualShockers
How to destroy the Arc Raiders Turbine
The newest, and one of the most dangerous threats, is the Arc Raiders Turbine - here’s how to beat it, and where to find Turbine Compressors.
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Where to find all Arc Raiders Ship Models
How to find the ship models for the Last Resort event, including the Leviathan's Crown
Steam NewsWhere to find all Arc Raiders Ship Models
How to find the ship models for the Last Resort event, including the Leviathan's Crown
GamesRadar
ARC Raiders' New Riven Tides Update Has Broken Crossplay
ARC Raiders' big Riven Tides update, which launched on April 28 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, has seemingly broken the shooter's crossplay feature for the majority of players. Following the release of the 1.26.0 update for ARC Raidersthis week, players quickly began reporting that the...
Steam NewsARC Raiders' New Riven Tides Update Has Broken Crossplay
April's massively anticipated Riven Tides update for ARC Raiders breaks crossplay for all players, but there is a temporary fix.
Game Rant
How to find and kill Arc Turbines in Arc Raiders
And get the Turbine Compressor item.
PC Gamer
How to complete Safe Harbor in Arc Raiders
Find the clue left by the restaurant kitchen staff and recover the tech.
PC Gamer
Riven Tides Classfied Records keycard location in ARC Raiders
The new Riven Tides map in ARC Raiders has several locked rooms, and you'll need a key to open the Classified Records. If you manage to open the door, there's plenty of riches waiting for you inside. However, grabbing the key won't be easy. Here's what you should do to raise your odds of success....
Steam NewsRiven Tides Classfied Records keycard location in ARC Raiders
The new Riven Tides map in ARC Raiders has several locked rooms, and you'll need a key to open the Classified Records. If you manage to open the door, there's plenty of riches waiting for you inside. However, grabbing the key won't be easy. Here's what you should do to raise your odds of success....
Destructoid
Where to find the buses and western gate for Wrench in the Works in Arc Raiders
You'll need to find a bus and a water tower to finish this short Arc Raiders mission
Steam NewsWhere to find the buses and western gate for Wrench in the Works in Arc Raiders
You'll need to find a bus and a water tower to finish this short Arc Raiders mission
GamesRadar
How to complete A Wrench in the Works in Arc Raiders
Investigate the murmurs of mutiny in Spaceport.
PC Gamer
Where to find the Powered Descender Blueprint
The Riven Tides update to ARC Raiders brought with it a new blueprint: the Powered Descender. Here's where to find it.
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How to find and kill Arc Turbines in Arc Raiders
Arc Turbines shoot devastating lightning attacks, but they have a weak point that can be hit for massive damage.
Steam News
How to get the Powered Descender Blueprint in Arc Raiders
The Arc Raiders Powered Descender lets glide down from great heights, but you’ll need the blueprint before you can craft one
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How to complete the Shoring Up Defenses quest in ARC Raiders
Shoring Up Defenses will test your ability to navigate the Riven Tides map in ARC Raiders. Here's how to complete the quest.
ShacknewsHow to find and kill Arc Turbines in Arc Raiders
Arc Turbines shoot devastating lightning attacks, but they have a weak point that can be hit for massive damage.
GamesRadarHow to get the Powered Descender Blueprint in Arc Raiders
The Arc Raiders Powered Descender lets glide down from great heights, but you’ll need the blueprint before you can craft one
GamesRadar
How to complete Battening Down in ARC Raiders
Battening Down in ARC Raiders is one of the early quests unlocked as part of the Riven Tides update. Here's how to complete it.
Shacknews
Where To Find Raider Structure And Shuttered Windows In Riven Tides In Arc Raiders
If you want to finish the Shoring Up Defenses quest in Arc Raiders, you'll have to find two specific locations while also defeating some enemies.
TheGamer
How To Find All The Locations For The Battening Down Quest In Arc Raiders
If you've taken on the Battening Down quest for the Riven Tides map in Arc Raiders, you'll have to visit the following three locations.
TheGamer
Ninja calls Arc Raiders unplayable, TimTheTatman says he’ll only return if paid
Two of streaming's biggest names are done with Arc Raiders.
Dot EsportsHow to get and use Turbine Compressor in ARC Raiders
The Turbine Compressor is a brand-new item in ARC Raiders, added as part of the Riven Tides update, and it has some important uses. You'll have to take down an ARC Turbine (or just Turbine in short) to get this item, which is easier said than done. Let's figure out how you can take down these...
Steam NewsHow to get and use Turbine Compressor in ARC Raiders
The Turbine Compressor is a brand-new item in ARC Raiders, added as part of the Riven Tides update, and it has some important uses. You'll have to take down an ARC Turbine (or just Turbine in short) to get this item, which is easier said than done. Let's figure out how you can take down these...
Destructoid
How to get the Crash Mat blueprint in ARC Raiders
The Crash Mat is a unique consumable that has been added to ARC Raiders as part of the Riven Tides update, and having the blueprint will allow you to craft the item. At its core, the Crash Mat nullifies a massive amount of fall damage if you manage to land on it by any means. But first, let's find...
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ARC Raiders’ Riven Tides update brings a new coastal map and preps a new season of trials
Who’s ready to go to the beach? Don’t get your swimmies and flippy-floppies, though; we’re talking about a beach trip in ARC Raiders, which means armor and guns. And maybe an in-game metal detector because there are goodies hiding in the sands out there, apparently. The newly released Riven Tides...
Massively Overpowered
Shoring Up Defences Quest Guide in ARC Raiders
This guide shows players how to complete the Shoring Up Defences Quest in ARC Raiders.
DualShockersHow to get the Crash Mat blueprint in ARC Raiders
The Crash Mat is a unique consumable that has been added to ARC Raiders as part of the Riven Tides update, and having the blueprint will allow you to craft the item. At its core, the Crash Mat nullifies a massive amount of fall damage if you manage to land on it by any means. But first, let's find...
Destructoid
‘This is beyond frustrating’: ARC Raiders players are angry with nerfs in Riven Tides update
ARC Raiders' biggest update since launch dropped this morning, and the returns on player opinions is pretty mixed so far. The Riven Tides update, on top of adding a new map and other content, featured several balancing changes to items and weapons in the game. But after a few hours of play, ARC...
Destructoid
The Arc Raiders Safe Harbour mission is easy once you find the clue in the restaurant
Safe harbour is a short mission once you know where the restaurant is
Steam NewsThe Arc Raiders Safe Harbour mission is easy once you find the clue in the restaurant
Safe harbour is a short mission once you know where the restaurant is
GamesRadar
Collision Course - Arc Raiders Quest Guide
Arc Raiders' Riven Tides update adds a handful of quests focused on the newest map so that you can get acclimated to how it plays. But as expected, a few quests will send you to take down some older enemies, such as Collision Course, which asks you to kill a Comet and obtain a Comet Igniter....
GameSpot
'A Wrench in the Works' quest walkthrough in Arc Raiders
Where to find the buses and the sabotage supplies for the "A Wrench in the Works" quest in Arc Raiders.
Polygon
How to get the Powered Descender Blueprint in ARC Raiders
The Powered Descender is one of the two new items added to ARC Raiders as part of the Riven Tides update, and it can prevent you from falling to your death. It will slow down your descent if you accidentally fall/jump from an elevated position. Here's how you can get this item to bring to your...
Destructoid
How to solve the Disco Event easter egg in ARC Raiders Riven Tides
The Riven Tides update added a cool easter egg in ARC Raiders, which triggers a full-scale Disco event once you solve a puzzle. While this doesn't earn you any extra rewards, it's still a cool event to check out. This guide will lay down the complete instructions so that you can crack the easter...
Steam News
Where to Use the Riven Tides Crane House Keycard in ARC Raiders
A guide for where to use the Crane House Keycard in ARC Raiders.
DualShockers
Battening Down Quest Guide in ARC Raiders
This guide shows players how to complete the new Battening Down Quest in the Riven Tides update for ARC Raiders.
DualShockersHow to solve the Disco Event easter egg in ARC Raiders Riven Tides
The Riven Tides update added a cool easter egg in ARC Raiders, which triggers a full-scale Disco event once you solve a puzzle. While this doesn't earn you any extra rewards, it's still a cool event to check out. This guide will lay down the complete instructions so that you can crack the easter...
Destructoid
'Safe Harbor' quest walkthrough in Arc Raiders
A full walkthrough for the Arc Raiders quest "Safe Harbor," including where to find the clue left by the restaurant staff.
Polygon
Arc Raiders Beachcombing map condition explained
A guide on how to use the Dockmaster's Detector in the Beachcombing map condition on Riven Tides in Arc Raiders.
Polygon
Riven Tides Classified Records Keycard Door Location in ARC Raiders
This is a guide for finding the location to use the Riven Tides Classified Records Keycard in ARC Raiders.
DualShockers
ARC Raiders Is Officially Getting A Major Upgrade
ARC Raiders has been plugging along admirably since it's launch last year, bringing monthly major updates to players, and the most recent brings a subtle but impressive upgrade to the extraction shooter. Version 1.26, called Riven Tides, is the final stop on ARC Raiders' first 2026 roadmap. It adds...
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A Line in the Sand's clues are incredibly unhelpful in Arc Raiders, so here's what you need to do
A Line in the Sand's clues are incredibly unhelpful in Arc Raiders, so here's what you need to do
Steam NewsA Line in the Sand's clues are incredibly unhelpful in Arc Raiders, so here's what you need to do
A Line in the Sand's clues are incredibly unhelpful in Arc Raiders, so here's what you need to do
GamesRadar
How to use the Dockmaster's Detector in Arc Raiders
The Dockmaster's Detector in Arc Raiders is tied to the Beachcombing map modifier for Riven Tides
Steam NewsHow to use the Dockmaster's Detector in Arc Raiders
The Dockmaster's Detector in Arc Raiders is tied to the Beachcombing map modifier for Riven Tides
GamesRadar
How to complete the Avian Alarm project in Arc Raiders
Employ some birds to monitor seismic activity.
PC Gamer
Arc Raiders Riven Tides Update Has Broken Crossplay
Arc Raiders Riven Tides update was rolled out today, but the introduction of a new map has disabled crossplay for all players.
TheGamer
Arc Raiders Last Resort event explained
Find toy ships, earn some Merits, and bag some exclusive rewards.
PC Gamer
Arc Raiders Avian Alarm project steps, resources, and rewards
All the details for the Avian Alarm project in Arc Raiders including where to lay the bird trap plus the resources required to submit and the rewards.
Polygon
A Wrench In The Works - Arc Raiders Quest Guide
Arc Raiders' Riven Tides update may largely be based around its titular new map, but that doesn't mean old maps have been left out of the fun. You'll be heading back to good ol' Spaceport for A Wrench in the Works, for instance--but you should be able to knock this one out pretty quickly. You don't...
GameSpot