Arc Raiders is Getting a New 'Headwinds' Update This Week

"Arc Raiders, the hit extraction shooter from Embark Studios, is getting a new major update on January 27, kicking off the four-month update roadmap revealed last week. The latest update, titled Headwinds, brings a new solo vs squads matchmaking option, a new project to gain rewards, a new minor map condition, and more. The Headwinds update will go live on January 27 across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series S/X. The update is the first major one that brings new gameplay features and map conditions since December's Cold Snap update that brough snow-covered maps, new cosmetics, and more."

"Arc Raiders' Headwinds update will add a solo vs squads matchmaking options for players above level 40. Eligible players will be able to queue up solo in a squads lobby and take on teams of players for an extra challenge. Solo players will get extra XP when they play against squads, Embark confirmed in a blog post on Monday. The Headwinds update will also add a new player project called Trophy Display."

"The new update also brings a minor map condition, called Bird City. As part of the condition, the Buried City map in Arc Raiders will feature hidden valuable loot in chimneys. Finally, the Headwinds update will add the Sandwalker Set cosmetic set. Arc Raiders Content Roadmap Embark Studios revealed the Escalation roadmap for Arc Raiders last week, detailing major updates coming to the game from January to April 2026. The four-month content roadmap will bring new enemies, maps, conditions,"

Headwinds launches January 27 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series S/X. It adds a solo-vs-squads matchmaking option for players above level 40, allowing solo Raiders to queue against full squads for higher risk and earn extra XP when facing teams. A new player project, Trophy Display, lets players progress through levels and unlock rewards by killing more Arc robots. The update introduces a minor map condition, Bird City, which places hidden valuable loot in chimneys on the Buried City map. The Sandwalker Set cosmetic arrives alongside the update. A four-month Escalation roadmap will deliver new enemies, maps, and conditions through April 2026.

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