The “Riven Tides” update forARC Raidersis just around the corner and has been announced as the game’s biggest content update to date. Embark Studios has confirmed that this is the final update on the 2026 roadmap and brings a wealth of new content, including a new full map and a major ARC threat.
Global Release Times
The Riven Tides update will be released on April 28, 2026, at 2:00 a.m. Pacific Time, which corresponds to 11:00 a.m. Central European Summer Time. These times are based on the regular update schedule that Embark Studios has followed since the game’s launch. Players can use a time zone table to find out when the update will be available in their region.
New Content and Challenges
Among the new content is a map featuring various locations such as a hotel, a beach, and a cargo port, according to Embark’s official blog. Additionally, a new, major ARC threat will be introduced, the details of which remain unknown. Players speculate that it could be the machine known as “Bishop,” which rains lasers down on its enemies.
There will also be new map states and an expedition window that opens. Several quests are set to further deepen the game’s backstory. The update could be a reason for many players to return to ARC Raiders and continue their adventures.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the Riven Tides update be released?
The update will be released on April 28, 2026, at 2:00 a.m. Pacific Time, which corresponds to 11:00 a.m. Central European Summer Time.
What new content does the update include?
The update features a new map with various locations, a new ARC threat, and additional quests to deepen the game’s story.
What is known about the new ARC threat?
Details about the new ARC threat are still unclear. There is speculation that the threat could be a machine called “Bishop” that carries out laser attacks.