Welcome to the ARC Raiders game news blog! We bring you the latest and most timely updates, including version changes, developer news, event announcements, gameplay breakdowns, details on weapons and gear, map intel, and community highlights.
The Search Kitchen Cabinets Trial in ARC Raiders may seem straightforward at first, but many players quickly discover that not every kitchen container contributes toward the objective. Searching the wrong cabinets wastes valuable raid time and increases your risk of encountering rival Raiders or deadly ARC machines.
In ARC Raiders, collecting resources efficiently is one of the keys to progressing through upgrades, crafting, and survival preparation. Mushrooms are a valuable resource that players often need for progression tasks such as Scrappy upgrades, but finding them can be frustrating because spawn points are limited and many locations are heavily contested.
The first week of July brings a new set of challenges for ARC Raiders players. The Weekly Trials rotation for June 29–July 5, 2026 introduces five objectives focused on combat, exploration, and resource gathering.
To get a Sentinel Firing Core in ARC Raiders, you must target ARC Sentinel Sniper units or loot ARC Couriers. This rare, high-tier material is non-negotiable for upgrading your Gunsmith workstation to level 3 and crafting elite weapon blueprints.
In the high-stakes world of ARC Raiders, managing your inventory and unlocking the right gear can mean the difference between a successful extraction and losing your hard-earned loot topside. The latest Embark Expedition updates introduce crucial shifts to how Blueprints function during your runs.
The extraction shooter genre is undergoing a massive shift. Instead of generic military compounds and dark, gritty corridors, developers are embracing bold sci-fi concepts, unique settings, and large-scale environmental mechanics. Two of the most prominent contenders in this space are SAND: Raiders of Sophie (developed by Hologryph/TowerHaus and published by tinyBuild) and ARC Raiders (developed by Embark Studios). While both games feature PvPvE (Player vs. Player vs. Environment) extraction loops, they offer entirely different gameplay experiences, aesthetics, and economic progression models.
To play the Chinese version of ARC Raiders (officially titled 《弧光猎人》 in China), you must bypass geographic restrictions and strict regional account criteria. Published by Tencent instead of Embark Studios, this specific version launched its beta on June 24, 2026. Because Steam is region-locked for the game in China, players must use Tencent's native platform.
As of June 2026, ARC Raiders no longer follows a strict monthly roadmap structure. Instead, Embark Studios has shifted toward a bi-annual major update model, supported by smaller live updates and rotating content drops. This means there is no single “June roadmap drop” with major features. Instead, June sits inside an ongoing development phase focused on balance tuning, system improvements, and preparing larger future expansions.
Winning a 1v3 matchup in ARC Raiders requires a complete shift in mindset. Because the game features a strict "no one-shot kill" mechanical design, raw aim alone cannot save you if three players shoot you simultaneously. To survive and wipe a full squad as a solo player, you must rely entirely on asymmetric guerrilla warfare, precise positioning, and high-impact tactical utility. Your ultimate goal is simple: isolate your targets to turn a single squad fight into three separate 1v1 engagements.
The progression system in ARC Raiders shifts the focus for earning Expedition skill points directly onto your combat output. Instead of strictly focusing on extraction, your reward level is determined by the cumulative damage you deal to ARC units and other raiders. Because you do not need to extract alive for this damage to be saved, you can adopt a highly aggressive, high-risk playstyle to maximize your damage metrics. Reaching the ultimate 100,000 damage milestone unlocks all 5 extra skill points.
