ARC Raiders

Field reports on ARC Raiders, newest first. The writing lives on this site.

Latest update Live Update 1.36.0 7 Jul 2026 Added Expedition 4 and Trials Season 5, buffed ARC Turbine loot, split matchmaking by Solo, Duo and Trio playstyles, and kicked off an ARC Raiders x THE FINALS crossover.

Field Reports on ARC Raiders

ARC Raiders

When Is the Next ARC Raiders Update? After Frozen Trail

Frozen Trail, the major ARC Raiders update, shipped on 8 October 2026, and Embark called it the biggest since launch. They have not dated the next major. The November note they have actually promised is a follow-up on the PvE test, not a new map. I would rather say that than invent a month.4 Jul 2026Read →ARC Raiders

Does Arc Raiders Have a PvE Mode? Solo Play, Explained

You can play ARC Raiders solo by turning Fill Squad off, and there is still no offline mode. Embark tested a PvE toggle from 13 to 20 October 2026 and then turned it off. They counted more than 30 million PvE rounds and have not said the queue will come back.23 Jun 2026Read →ARC Raiders

Does Arc Raiders Have Crossplay and Cross-Save? Yes

Yes. Arc Raiders has crossplay, cross-progression and cross-save. Embark's own FAQ says an Embark ID saves your progress, purchases and cosmetics, enables cross-progression between Steam, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, and allows cross-platform play with friends. The first platform you link cannot be unlinked without Customer Support.23 Jun 2026Read →ARC Raiders

Is ARC Raiders Worth It in 2026? An Honest PvE Leaning Verdict

Yes, ARC Raiders is worth it in 2026 if a bit of PvP does not put you off, because it is the friendliest and most polished door into extraction even for a PvE-leaning solo player, and it is still PvPvE, so other players can end the run.5 Feb 2026Read →