Arc Raiders finally reveals early 2026 roadmap, but we're not getting a new map for a while

"After weeks of waiting, Arc Raiders developer Embark has officially unveiled the first few months of the game's 2026 roadmap. The plan is split into four months, covering January to April, collectively dubbed Escalation. We're expecting a content update each month, with the majority of the biggest additions happening on the game's existing maps. There is, however, at least one new map in the works, but it won't be here until sometime in April."

"Things start getting interesting in February, when Shrouded Sky will begin. This chapter brings three exciting additions to Arc Raiders. There will be a new Map Condition, new Arc Threat, and the start of another Player Project. Interestingly, we're going to see some sort of map update during the month, but Embark didn't share anymore details. The next Raider Deck will also deploy in February, alongside a new Expedition Window."

"The Flashpoint chapter begins in March, when we're expecting another new Map Condition, one more new Arc Threat, as well as another Player Project. March's most interesting addition is an update to everyone's trusty rooster friend, Scrappy. Finally, April is when the big guns come out, because that's when the first new map of 2026 will arrive in Arc Raiders. A new Map Condition will debut then, too, likely starting off on the new map."

Escalation spans January through April 2026 with monthly content updates for Arc Raiders. Most additions will modify existing maps, while one new map is planned for April. January's Headwinds chapter starts January 27 and introduces a matchmaking option for players above level 40, a new Map Condition, and a Player Project. February's Shrouded Sky adds a new Map Condition, a new Arc Threat, another Player Project, an unspecified map update, the next Raider Deck, and a new Expedition Window. March's Flashpoint brings another Map Condition, another Arc Threat, another Player Project, and an update to the companion Scrappy. April delivers the first new map and a new large Arc.

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