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."

"January's chapter is titled Headwinds, kicking off on January 27. This segment will see the addition of a new matchmaking option for players above level 40 - at or near the game's endgame. We're also expecting a new Map Condition, and a new Player Project for everyone to contribute to. 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,"

"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. With it, comes a new large Arc, which is to be expected. A new Map Condition will debut then, too."

Embark published a four-month Escalation roadmap for Arc Raiders covering January through April 2026. The plan schedules a content update each month, with most major additions applied to existing maps and one new map arriving in April. January's Headwinds (starting January 27) adds a matchmaking option for players above level 40, a new Map Condition, and a Player Project. February's Shrouded Sky introduces another Map Condition, a new Arc Threat, a Player Project, an unspecified map update, a Raider Deck, and a new Expedition Window. March's Flashpoint adds a Map Condition, an Arc Threat, a Player Project, and an update to Scrappy. April delivers the first new map, a large Arc, and a debut Map Condition.

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