The new ARC Raiders update adds a new map, a new flying ARC, a new event, and more! For the full details, read the information below:
STOCKHOLM—APRIL 27, 2026—Today, Embark Studios revealed the full details for Riven Tides, the latest content update for the extraction adventure ARC Raiders. Launching tomorrow, APRIL 28, the update expands the world of the Rust Belt with the new coastal Riven Tides map, new ARC Turbine, new minor map condition, alongside a new player event, a player project, and quality of life updates.
ARC Raiders’ Riven Tides will be available on April 28, 2026 at no additional cost to all players on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and NVIDIA GeForce NOW for Standard and Deluxe editions.
Watch the ARC Raiders’ Riven Tides launch trailer via YouTube HERE
EXPLORE THE COASTLINE: NEW RIVEN TIDES MAP
Raiders are now cleared to return to the long-lost coastline of the Rust Belt in the new Riven Tides map. Along this stretch of shore, the fading luxury of the Panorama Azzurro Resort meets the hard lines of a disused dockyard, where old Exodus structures still stand unmoved against the waves.
A NEW WAY TO SCAVENGE: BEACHCOMBING
The Riven Tides map features an exclusive minor map condition, Beachcombing. Raiders can use the Dockmaster’s Detector to detect and uncover loot hidden under the sand along the coast.
NEW ARC THREAT
Riven Tides introduces the ARC Turbine, a formidable, new flying ARC equipped with defensive measures to deter Raiders from approaching. Raiders will need to track and hunt the ARC Turbine in order to fight it and recover its loot.
NEW LIMITED-TIME EVENT: LAST RESORT
The Last Resort event runs from APRIL 28 through May 25, allowing players to unlock rewards through earning Merits. Merits are automatically converted from XP earned by playing on any map, but can also be earned from finding miniature Ship Models, which can be found throughout the world. Earning Merits allows the player to unlock 3 pages of rewards, which includes 250 Raider Tokens, Junior Outfit, Hydrologist backpack and more.
AVIAN ALARM PROJECT
Avian Alarm is a 5-stage Raider project in which Raiders will build Bird Cages as a "security system" to sense tremors and atmospheric changes. Rewards include 250 Raider Tokens, Dockmaster’s Detector (used in Beachcombing Map Condition), Bird House backpack attachment and more.
NEW EXPEDITION WINDOW OPEN
Adding a plethora of new features, the new Expedition window will open on APRIL 28, giving Raiders 13 days to sign up and complete the requirements and before the May 11 deadline. Instead of gathering stash value and coins, players will now need to deal damage to get all 5 skill points.
Players will receive the following:
- 5 permanent Skill Points on top of those obtained during the previous Expedition window
- Players who did not receive the full 5 skill points during their previous Expedition will be able to catch up during their next Expedition to receive additional skill points
- Additional Permanent Stash Space - Players will be rewarded with 12 additional stash spaces per expedition
- Evolution of the Patchwork outfit - A new cosmetic that includes additional toggles and color variation
- New Scrappy outfit
This expedition also introduces the new ‘Last Call’ feature, offering players who missed signing up during the Expedition Window the chance to participate. The damage requirement is not needed for this option although no skill points will be granted.
PS5 PRO UPDATE
Riven Tides brings the new upgraded PSSR (PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution) upscaler for PS5 Pro. Players will experience sharper visuals, making environments appear cleaner and more stable, with better reconstruction of fine details.
The ARC Raiders Riven Tides Update launches on April 28, 2026, and will be available at no additional cost to all players. Additional details can be found on the official ARC Raiders news page HERE.
ARC Raiders Standard and Deluxe editions are available on PC via the Epic Games Store and Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and on cloud streaming through Nvidia GeForce NOW. For more information, tune into https://arcraiders.com/, join the Discord, or follow the game via @arc_raiders on Instagram, @arcraidersgame on X (formerly Twitter) and YouTube.
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