Embark Studios has outlined its detailed 2025 roadmap for ARC Raiders, following the game’s successful launch on October 30, 2025. The upcoming content aims to expand the world of the Rust Belt with fresh gameplay additions, new maps, community-driven events, and ongoing refinements designed to keep players engaged throughout the year.
The developer thanked its growing player base for joining since launch, emphasizing that this is only the beginning of what lies ahead for the extraction shooter. The roadmap is divided into three major phases: Ongoing Updates, North Line (arriving in November), and Cold Snap (slated for December). Each phase introduces significant gameplay content, from environmental changes to new threats, weapons, and quests.
The Ongoing Updates segment includes a steady rollout of new map conditions, feats, and trials, as well as cosmetic additions and quality-of-life improvements. These updates represent Embark Studios’ commitment to refining player experience based on community feedback.
The North Line phase, arriving in November, will introduce the game’s fifth map, Stella Montis, expanding the Rust Belt into new territory. Alongside this new area, players can look forward to a community unlock event, the appearance of new ARC enemies such as the Matriarch and Shredder, and additional quests and gameplay items.
December’s Cold Snap phase shifts focus to environmental variety and end-of-year festivities. Players will face the challenges of a new Snowfall Map Condition and can participate in the Flickering Flames Event. This phase also introduces the Expedition Departure Window, a new Raider Deck, and fresh quests to uncover the remnants of the old world. The roadmap hints that more updates are planned beyond December, signaling that 2025 will be an active and evolving year for ARC Raiders.
In a message from the development team, Embark Studios expressed gratitude to players, stating, “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. Keep your eyes on the horizon. This is only the beginning of what is in store for ARC Raiders.”
ARC Raiders is a third-person multiplayer extraction shooter set in a post-apocalyptic Earth dominated by a mysterious mechanized force known as ARC. Players, known as Raiders, venture to the surface to scavenge for resources while surviving both the ARC threat and rival human players in a high-stakes PvPvE environment. The game is currently available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, with full cross-platform play.
