ARC Raiders has had a huge first few months after its October 2025 launch, and with the Northline and Cold Snap updates completing the 2025 roadmap, players are now looking toward what the game’s first full post-launch year will look like.
Embark Studios hasn’t shared an official ARC Raiders 2026 roadmap yet, but there are already strong indicators of what’s coming based on official statements, the established update structure, and early balance-related hints shared by Embark’s community team.
Does Arc Raiders Have a 2026 Roadmap Yet?
No — there isn’t an official 2026 roadmap released yet. Embark has not posted a full timeline, but development clearly hasn’t slowed down.
The studio’s communication suggests they’re preparing for continued support and more content updates.
Embark’s 2025 roadmap dropped almost immediately after launch, so the community expects a similar approach again.
The most realistic guess is late January to early February 2026, likely connected to the first major update of the year or the next Expedition window.
What Content Is Confirmed for 2026 So Far?
While Embark hasn’t listed exact update names, the content categories expected for 2026 are already clear, including:
- More map conditions (expanding the system introduced through Cold Snap modifiers)
- New feats and Trials-related content to expand endgame challenges
- More Raider Deck cosmetics, including Premium decks that remain cosmetic-only (no pay-to-win)
- Ongoing balance patches and quality-of-life updates
More long-term additions like:
- world expansion
- new ARC threats
- new ways to play
What Changes Have Embark Already Hinted at for Early 2026?
Embark’s community team has already acknowledged that the devs are reviewing balance issues. Early mentions include possible adjustments to:
- Trigger nades
- Weapon balance around Stitcher
- Weapon balance around Kettle
These are small details, but they strongly suggest the first 2026 updates will include balance-focused patching.
What Content Is Likely Coming Based on 2025’s Update Patterns?
Even though Embark hasn’t officially released a full 2026 roadmap yet, the way ARC Raiders was supported in 2025 makes it easier to predict what the new year’s rollout will look like.
The Northline and Cold Snap updates did not just add small patches. They established a clear post-launch structure where major content drops include multiple layers at once, such as new gameplay modifiers, new threats, and new progression incentives.
Because of that, it’s fair to assume 2026 will follow the same trend, introducing multiple new map conditions throughout the year to keep raids fresh and force players to adjust their strategies.
New maps are also one of the most likely additions, especially if Embark maintains its steady update cadence, and those maps would likely arrive alongside new quests and unique loot ecosystems rather than being simple cosmetic expansions.
On the combat side, Embark has already shown a pattern of introducing new ARC enemy types that change how encounters play out, so 2026 will likely bring a steady stream of additional machines and threats as well.
Players should also expect multiple new weapons and a larger pool of equipment, grenades, consumables, and utility tools, since extraction shooters rely heavily on loot variety to keep progression exciting.
Finally, community events and Raider Deck drops will likely remain a major part of the update model too, with limited-time reward tracks and themed cosmetics arriving alongside bigger updates—especially as Embark continues building out premium cosmetic options without tipping into pay-to-win.
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