ARC Raiders is dropping Flashpoint on March 31, 2026, and with it comes new content. Players can expect to see a new ARC called the Vaporizer. Two new weapons are being added to the game as well, the Dolabra energy shotgun and the Canto Sub-machine gun. For the full details of the Flashpoint update, read the information below:
STOCKHOLM—March 30, 2026—Embark Studios today revealed the Flashpoint Update for ARC Raiders, launching tomorrow and introducing new ARC encounters, expanded progression systems and additional player tools as the threat continues to escalate. Raiders returning to the surface will face new dangers and adapt to increasingly unpredictable, high-risk operations.
ARC Raiders’ Flashpoint launches March 31, 2026, and will be available 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.
Reports across Speranza point to escalating ARC activity, with shifting enemy behavior and emerging threats reshaping conditions topside.
Watch the ARC Raiders’ Flashpoint launch video via YouTube HERE
WATCH THE SKY
Following the hurricane, ARC activity has escalated, with scattered reports giving way to a more coordinated presence across resource-rich zones. Raiders will encounter the new Close Scrutiny ARC Operation map condition, introducing high-risk engagements and high-value targets centered around the ARC Assessor—a heavily guarded unit carrying rare components tied to player progression.
ARC ARE ADAPTING
ARC behavior is changing. The ARC Raiders Flashpoint Update introduces the Vaporizer, a new aerial unit equipped with a lethal laser and deployed in support of active operations, often appearing in groups and forcing Raiders to rethink positioning and timing in combat.
At the same time, a broader shift is emerging across Speranza, as the Shredder—known as one of the deadliest ARC threats—has begun appearing beyond Stella Montis, with sightings reported across Blue Gate, Buried City and Spaceport, and under specific conditions in Dam Battlegrounds. What was once contained is now spreading, making every run more dangerous.
KEEP UP OR FALL BEHIND
The update expands player loadouts and progression through new weapons—the Dolabra Energy Shotgun and the Canto Sub-machine gun—and a new player project with objectives tied to ARC activity.
The High-Gain Antenna Player Project will see players work to monitor ARC activity by collecting and contributing materials found topside and in the ARC Operation, unlocking staged rewards including gameplay items and Raider Tokens for successful completion of the Antenna.
SYSTEMS & CONTENT UPDATES
Flashpoint introduces updates aimed at improving progression, player agency and customization, alongside new content and store offerings.
- Scrappy Feeding Boost
- Raiders can now influence what Scrappy retrieves by feeding specific items, enabling more targeted resource collection and bonus items.
- Crafting Improvements
- A streamlined system allows players to fulfill missing materials directly from the crafting interface through suggested actions, such as recycling, refining or purchasing.
Additional content includes new quests, quality-of-life updates and new store bundles.
WASP HUNTER SET
Alongside the update the Wasp Hunter Set launches, a new premium cosmetic pack available for $20 USD or local equivalent from all major storefronts.
The Wasp Hunter Set includes:
- Outfit: The Wasp Hunter in 4 color variants (Navy Blue, Hornet Yellow, Orange, Light Blue)
- Backpack: Oxygen Tank (White)
- Scrappy Helmet: Wasp Hunter
- Raider Tool: Thruster Hammer
- 2400 Raider Tokens
The ARC Raiders Flashpoint Update launches on March 31, 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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