Despite how successful Arc Raiders has been so far, as any seasoned scavenger knows, scrounging for scrap through the same old crates and cabinets can only satisfy for so long. Inevitably, even the most accomplished raider will yearn for more. And more is exactly what Embark Studios has planned with its Arc Raiders roadmap.
The 2025 roadmap gives us a preview of what new sights we can expect to see on our expeditions aboveground, continuing into the early days of 2026, though this is only the beginning.
We know more content is coming in 2026, including map conditions, events, and cosmetics, though I've no doubt Embark has more up its sleeve after the runway success so far.
What's up next on the Arc Raiders roadmap?
The latest Arc Raiders roadmap runs until the start of 2026, with some vague hints of ongoing updates that'll continue into the new year:
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Cold Snap (December 16 until January 13):
- Snowfall map condition
- Flickering Flames event and Candleberry Banquet project
- New Goalie Raider Deck
- Five new quests (A Toxic Trail, Paving the Way, The Stench of Corruption, The Clean Dream, and Groundbreaking)
- Expedition departure window and refresh
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Ongoing:
- New map conditions
- New Feats and Trials
- More cosmetics
- Quality of life updates and other changes
The first major update, Northline, arrived on November 13 and added a new community event (which unlocked the map and added an event reward track), the Matriarch and Shredder Arc machines, the Aphelion legendary battle rifle, and, of course, the Stella Montis map and its three associated quests—In My Image, Cold Storage, and Snap and Salvage.
December's Cold Snap update is similar, albeit smaller in size than Northline, since it didn't come with a new map. We got new quests and cosmetics, a limited-time event, and a festive snowy map condition that adds survival-esque mechanics through frostbite.
Cold Snap also added a new Raider Deck battle pass to nab some cool Goalie hockey gear for your raider wardrobe, especially since it's free.
Looking further ahead into 2026, it's safe to assume that we'll get a new map every so often, and possibly even brand-new features, as Embark plans to "expand the world, introduce new ARC threats, and [add] many other new and exciting ways to play".
"We are so thankful to have you on this journey with us, and we will continue to refine and grow the game with your feedback in mind," Embark Studios said alongside the roadmap drop. "Keep your eyes on the horizon. This is only the beginning of what is in store for Arc Raiders."
