ARC Raiders — news, patch notes and updates

ARC Raiders is a shooter developed by Embark Studios, released in 2025. Available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5. On this page you'll find the latest news, patch notes, seasons and in-game events for ARC Raiders, tracked and summarized by GameSight so you never miss what matters.

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Latest updates

  • Say Freeze! photo contest open Content Drop 17 October 2026

    You can submit photos of Frozen Trail until Oct 26 to earn tokens and a backpack charm. Take advantage before it ends.

  • Trials Season 6 starts today Season Cycle 12 October 2026

    Trials Season 6 starts today. You can earn the Maestro outfit by completing weekly objectives.

  • Skill tree refreshed in Frozen Trail Meta Shift 8 October 2026

    You can now pick new skills in the skill tree, letting you tailor your playstyle more effectively.

  • Frozen Trail Collector Pack available Oct 8 Content Drop 8 October 2026

    From Oct 8, the Frozen Trail Collector Pack gives you access to new cosmetics, tokens, and a premium reward pass. Prepare your purchase to take advantage of these bonuses.

  • New Reward Pass progression mechanic Content Drop 29 September 2026

    You can now earn unique rewards by completing Feats with the new Reward Pass in Frozen Trail. Explore the new items as soon as the update drops on October 8.

  • Trials Season 5 ends Season Cycle 16 September 2026

    Trials Season 5 ends on September 22. Finish your matches before then to earn the Scorta set and progress in the Battle Pass.

  • New Expedition 5 and Hornet Hunter Set available Meta Shift 8 September 2026

    A new Expedition 5 and the Hornet Hunter Set are now available. Restart the game to apply Cred changes.

  • New Twitch Drops available: Car Freshener and Ceramic Vase Content Drop 22 August 2026

    New Twitch Drops are now active: unlock the Car Freshener and Ceramic Vase by watching ARC Raiders streamers on Twitch.

  • Exclusive Subterranean outfit available via Subway Content Drop 20 August 2026

    An exclusive Subterranean cosmetic outfit is unlockable by purchasing a Subway meal (US only) through October 26. If you want this limited-time cosmetic, claim it before the deadline expires.

  • Live Update 1.42.0: Phantom Targets event phase 2, Anomalia outfit, Twitch drops now available Content Drop 18 August 2026

    Live Update 1.42.0 is live now. Log in to access Phantom Targets event phase 2, the new Anomalia outfit, a fresh Player Project, and new Twitch drops. Regional Map Condition Scheduling also launches today.

  • Frozen Trail arrives October 8 – the biggest update since launch Content Drop 13 August 2026

    ARC Raiders' biggest update since launch arrives October 8 with changes to nearly every part of the game. Prepare to relearn mechanics and builds before this major overhaul.

  • Two new colour variants for the Vulpine outfit Content Drop 12 August 2026

    Two new colour variants (green camo and black) for the Vulpine outfit are now available. If you already own the outfit, you'll automatically receive the variants with no restart needed.

  • New Volare outfit color variants available Content Drop 5 August 2026

    Two new color variants (black and yellow) for the Volare outfit are now available in the store. Cosmetic only—no gameplay impact.

  • New Dweller Outfit now available Content Drop 29 July 2026

    The new Dweller Outfit is now available in the store.

  • Expedition Departure and new Torpedo colors live Content Drop 22 July 2026

    Expedition Departure launches today — get a fresh start and unlock Mystery Rewards. Two new Torpedo outfit colors (Camo & Black) are now yours if you own the outfit.

ARC Raiders — news & guides