In the world of ARC Raiders, a brand new challenge has arrived in the form of the Locked Gate Trial. This week's trial requires players to disarm mines scattered across a vast area, with the added challenge of competing against other players for the same mine spawns. For those unfamiliar, this t

If you're diving into ARC Raiders, one of the most rewarding objectives is collecting Augment blueprints. These ARC Raiders blueprints are essential for improving your loadout, enhancing survivability, and customizing your gear to maximize efficiency during raids. In this guide, we'll break

Since its full launch, ARC Raiders has steadily carved out its niche as one of the most ambitious free-to-play extraction shooters in recent memory. Developed by Embark Studios, the game thrusts players into a ruined Earth overrun by mysterious mechanized ARC threats. From the towering heights of St

Starting in ARC Raiders can feel overwhelming. Between crafting systems, weapons, skill trees, raids, and loot management, there's a lot the game doesn't clearly explain. After spending hundreds of hours in the game, reaching near-max level, completing the Expedition (prestige system), and c

The Cold Snap update in ARC Raiders introduced a slew of new quests that mix exploration, decryption mechanics, and high-stakes PvPvE action on the sprawling Acerra Spaceport map. Among these missions, Deciphering The Data stands out as both accessible for beginners and slightly tricky due to hidden

Expired Respirators are one of the rarest and most sought-after loot items in ARC Raiders, but they're also one of the most essential if you're pushing forward with the Stage 2 Trophy Display Project: Soaring Menaces. While random world loot can technically yield these gas-mask-style items

In Arc Raiders, trader quests are more than simple fetch objectives-they're compact raids that blend lore, risk, and economic opportunity. One of the most important early-to-mid progression assignments comes from Celeste: Echoes of Victory Ridge. This quest becomes available after completing &qu

In the ruthless, post-apocalyptic world of Arc Raiders, survival is about more than just quick reflexes-it's about having the right gear at the right time. Among the most sought-after resources in the game are Advanced Mechanical Components (AMC), rare refined materials that are pivotal for craf

After spending several days running solo versus squads in ARC Raiders, one thing became very clear: this mode isn't nearly as punishing as people make it out to be. In fact, for certain players-both PvE-focused looters and PvP hunters-it might be one of the most rewarding ways to experience the

Congratulations, Raider! Expedition 2 (2nd Journey) in ARC Raiders takes you beyond Speranza with new challenges, seasonal progression, and stacked rewards. Unlike regular gameplay, Expedition 2 resets key aspects of your Raider while retaining certain permanent achievements.Requirements: Complete E

Arc Raiders is insanely fun-but it's also brutally punishing if you don't understand how its systems actually work. Many players blame the AI, ARC enemies, or "unfair" encounters when in reality, the game rewards knowledge, positioning, and smart decision-making. Expedition 2

On February 24th, a massive new challenge hits the Rust Belt in ARC Raiders—the Hurricane map condition. Set in the shattered remains of southern Italy in 2181, this isn't just a cosmetic weather update. The Hurricane fundamentally changes movement, combat, visibility, and survival strategy to

In ARC Raiders, the quest "Source of the Contamination" takes players deeper into the environmental and human threats plaguing Speranza. Following the events of "Water Troubles", this mission uncovers a deliberate act of sabotage in the city's water supply. Given by Celeste,

Arc Raiders has never been shy about pushing players into tense, asymmetrical encounters, but its newest mode might be the boldest test of skill the game has seen so far. Solo vs Squads (1v3) is exactly what it sounds like: high-level Raiders voluntarily entering the Squads queue alone, facing coord

ARC Raiders is back in full force with the January 1.13.0 update, bringing a wealth of new content, gameplay improvements, and quality-of-life changes that players have been eagerly anticipating. From matchmaking updates to new quests, skins, and patches across maps and systems, this update is shapi

Embark Studios is set to unleash the Headwinds content update for ARC Raiders on January 27, 2026. This marks the first major seasonal shift of the year, transitioning players from the punishing Cold Snap winter to a thawed Rust Belt teeming with opportunity-and peril. Those who survived the icy ord

In a confident, no-nonsense move that signals serious long-term ambition, Embark Studios has officially pulled back the curtain on ARC Raiders' first full-year roadmap following launch. Covering January through April 2026, the roadmap-aptly titled "Escalation"-lays out a clear promise:

Arc Raiders, the fast-paced PvPvE extraction shooter developed by Embark Studios, immerses players in a post-apocalyptic world filled with danger, loot, and enemies. Set in the ruined world of Speranza, players must navigate through intense firefights, battle against rogue ARC machines, and compete

The Harvester is one of the most exhilarating and high-risk dynamic events in Arc Raiders, offering rewards that are worth the challenge. As a guarded structure spawns on select maps, players must navigate a series of intense puzzles, combat encounters, and environmental hazards to secure legendary

In the high-stakes world of Arc Raiders, the combination of tense, tactical gameplay and high-reward loot drives players into thrilling, nerve-wracking raid experiences. The Locked Gate modifier on The Blue Gate map introduces an extra layer of complexity to these raids, transforming a simple extrac

In the high-stakes, fast-paced world of ARC Raiders, Embark Studios' PvPvE extraction shooter, scavenging rare and valuable loot is the key to progression. Whether you're navigating through debris-strewn landscapes or facing off against towering ARC machines, one item has caught the eyes of

The ARC Raiders community has been buzzing with speculation about future map expansions, and one location on the world map stands out more than any other: Volcano Rise. If you zoom in closely on the in-game map, the label is unmistakable. Yet, despite its clear presence on the terrain, the area rema

Arc Raiders, a free-to-play PvPvE extraction shooter developed by Embark Studios, immerses players in a dystopian world set in the aftermath of a global collapse. Here, players must scavenge ruins, engage in tense PvP combat, and battle against hostile AI factions while searching for valuable resour

ARC Raiders is a thrilling, cooperative, PvPvE extraction shooter developed by Embark Studios, set in a post-apocalyptic world where players, known as Raiders, scavenge for resources while facing hostile machines and rival players. Among the game's diverse questlines, the Communication Hideout q