- Arc Raiders released a new trailer for the release next major season update.
- Riven Tides the new coastal map releases with this update.
- New Arc enemy and new cosmetic content.
- 3rd Expedition is now available with more bonuses stacking on previous ones.
Embark Studios reveals the launch date for the major Riven Tides update for ARC Raiders, giving players a detailed rundown of all the new content being added to the game as well.
Embark Studios has outlined what players can expect from the Riven Tides. It rolls out on April 28 and is going to be the biggest update the game has received since its launch last October.
ARC Raiders Reveals New Content in Riven Tides Update
On the Western coast of the Rust Belt lies a stretch of deserted shoreline.
— ARC Raiders (@ARCRaidersGame) April 27, 2026
Explore the beachfront and uncover the mysteries of a long-abandoned paradise… Riven Tides launches tomorrow – April 28.
• New map: Riven Tides
• New enemy: ARC Turbine
• New minor Map Condition:… pic.twitter.com/PywUaWnl6k
With April almost coming to an end, Embark has finally released the trailer on the Riven Tides update, which is launching on April 28. As revealed in the roadmap for ARC Raiders, Riven Tides is adding another new map and while many were initially speculating that it could take place near the volcano, Embark is instead taking ARC Raiders players to the beach. Players will be heading to a new stretch of deserted coastline called Azzurro Beach that has since fallen to the machines after the First Wave failed to hold the exposed settlement there. Some notable locations include the Panorama Azzurro resort and a towering dockyard.
New Enemy ARC Turbine & New Map Condition
The newest ARC enemy has also been revealed, and it isn’t the big Emperor machine that many were expecting to see. Riven Tides is introducing the ARC Turbine, which, unlike the other hostile machines in ARC Raiders, won’t actively hunt players at first. It can be seen floating in the sky, seemingly calm and quiet. As players get close to it, Embark teases it’ll present an all-new challenge for players as the Turbine has brutal defensive abilities that require patience and skill to overcome.
Alongside the new map is a special minor condition called Beachcombing. Using a device called the Dockmaster’s Detector, similar to a metal detector, players will come across buried loot. However, Embark warns that the Dockmaster’s Detector takes up 1 weapon slot and the best loot is typically out in the open, adding a new layer of risk and reward. However, to help traversal, players can use the Crash Mat and the Powered Descender to help mitigate fall damage.
New Cosmetics, Events, And Raider Projects
From April 28 to May 25, players can also take part in the Last Resort Event, rewarding Merits based on the amount of XP earned during successful runs. Three pages of cosmetic rewards await, including the Junior Outfit, Hydrologist backpack, and more. Players can even earn bonus Merits for finding special Ship Model collectibles, with higher rarity versions awarding more. Players can also earn up to 250 extra Raider Tokens, which can be used inside the in-game shop, as well as to help purchase the new Rachetta or Solare Sets, with more cosmetic outfits to be released throughout May.
Alongside the Last Resort Deck is a new Raider Project called Avian Alarm. Players will need to build a makeshift security system to help sense tremors and atmospheric changes. To help achieve that, players can deploy buoys along the Riven Tides coastline to catch birds. There are five stages to work through to help earn the Dockmaster’s Detector, along with other rewards like Gel Patches, a Bird House backpack attachment, and more.
New Expedition And More Bonuses For The Players
It’s been a very busy 2026 for Embark Studios as the company worked through a major new update each month for ARC Raiders and starting on April 28, the Riven Tides content will finally be available.
Alongside Riven Tides, players can undertake the latest Expedition in ARC Raiders, with some players working towards their third since the game launched. Each Expedition features its own set of awards, with Embark revealing the 3rd version will continue evolving the Patchwork Outfit and Indicator Icon, while giving Scrappy a Turban, and giving players another 12 stash spaces and a skill point catchup. Expedition buffs also continue to build on top of previous ones, with 3 Expeditions granting a 15% base XP boost, an 18% materials boost for Scrappy, and an 80% repair value increase.
