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ARC Raiders Patch Notes History

ARC Raiders launched October 30, 2025. Stash, faction standing and Raider XP carry over between updates; Expeditions are the opt-in reset. Every major update below has a short summary, what it means for buyers where it matters, and links to the official notes.

Latest: Content update · ·5 patches tracked·Checked October 15, 2026
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  1. Content updateLatest

    Frozen Trail

    • New map, Pendola Pass: an old Italian village and Exodus transport hub with sudden freezes, plus the Frigate, a large ARC vessel you can board.
    • Three new ARC enemies (Bully, Skulker and the three-part Hydra turret), the Stiletto battle rifle, the Bantam revolver, and a Grappling Hook, Tether Launcher and Yank Grenade.
    • Personal Outposts with a Research Workstation that unlocks Amplified Weapons, a fifth quality tier with branching upgrades for 15 guns. The Skill Tree was reworked.
    For buyers

    The free Legacy Pass keeps earlier Raider Deck progress. Embark is running a free-play period from October 8 to 12 on Steam, PlayStation and Xbox.

    Sources (2)
  2. Content update

    Riven Tides

    • New coastal map, Riven Tides, with a resort and dockyard on the western Rust Belt coast.
    • New flying enemy, the ARC Turbine, and a Beachcombing map condition for digging up buried loot.
    • The Expedition window grew from 6 to 13 days.
    Sources (2)
  3. Content update

    Headwinds

    • Started the Escalation phase of the roadmap with monthly content drops.
    Sources (1)
  4. Content update

    Cold Snap

    • Snowfall map condition and the Goalie Raider Deck.
    Sources (1)
  5. Content update

    North Line

    • New map, Stella Montis, and two new ARC enemies, the Matriarch and the Shredder.
    Sources (1)

Read the full patch notes

Our summaries cover the changes that matter to players and buyers. For every line item, read the developer’s own notes.

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FAQ

What is the latest ARC Raiders patch?

The latest update we track is Content update, Frozen Trail, released October 8, 2026. The full list is on this page, newest first, and we re-check it regularly.

Where can I read the official ARC Raiders patch notes?

The full notes are published by the developer: Embark Studios: ARC Raiders news. Each patch on this page also links the sources we used.

How far back does this ARC Raiders patch history go?

It covers the major updates from November 13, 2025 onward, 5 patches in total. Small hotfixes are left out unless they change trading or buying.

We summarize from the developer’s announcements and name the outlet when a detail comes from a single report. Found an error or a missing patch? Tell us, and see our editorial policy.

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