Arc Raiders has received its biggest update yet. The Riven Tides update, which went live on April 28 across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S, caps off developer Embark Studios' four-month Escalation roadmap and brings more new content than any prior update since the game's October 2025 launch.
The headliner is Riven Tides—a coastal map set on the western edge of the Rust Belt. It's the game's sixth map and the first new one since November 2025. Players can explore an abandoned shoreline, loot the derelict Panorama Azzurro hotel, and push through the Exodus port and its dockyard. The map has been through two abandonments—once during the Exodus, once after survivors failed to hold it against the ARC—and that history shows in its layout.
New Enemy: Arc Turbine
The update also introduces the Arc Turbine, a large airborne ARC machine that drifts quietly across the map. It won't engage unprovoked, but Embark warns that its defensive capabilities activate the moment players try to interfere—promising 'a totally unique fight' that demands patience and precision.
New Items and Equipment
On the items front, Riven Tides adds a crash mat and a powered descender, both designed to reduce fall damage and open up new movement options. A white flag deployable and the Dockmaster's Detector also join the roster.
Beachcombing Map Condition
The most novel addition might be Beachcombing, a new minor map condition exclusive to Riven Tides. Players who find a Dockmaster's Detector can sweep it across the beach to uncover buried loot—though Embark notes that the best spots are out in the open, which keeps things tense.
Expeditions Overhaul and Seasonal Events
The update also overhauls Expeditions, shifting the skill point requirement from stash value to damage dealt. A new Last Resort event runs through May 25, rewarding players who hunt down hidden ship models across all maps. Two new cosmetic sets—the Solare and Rachetta—are available now, with three more arriving through May.
