- The Arc Raiders Riven Tides update will drop on April 28, 2026.
- The update will bring a new map, a new map condition, and a new large Arc threat.
- The Riven Tides update will also bring a new Expedition sign-up window.
The Escalation roadmap for Arc Raiders is about to reach its finale. After surviving the Shrouded Sky and Flashpoint updates, Embark Studios is preparing to drop its most significant Arc Raiders content drop with the Riven Tides update. If you find yourself wondering about when you can expect this new patch, here’s everything you need to know about the Arc Raiders Riven Tides update.
When Does Arc Raiders Riven Tides Update Come Out?
The Arc Raiders Riven Tides update is expected to drop on April 28, 2026. While Embark Studios has not officially confirmed this release date, the developers have followed a similar pattern for the updates featured in the Escalation roadmap. So far, updates like Flashpoint and Shrouded Sky have launched on the final Tuesday of their designated months. As such, this tells us that the April 28 release for the Riven Tides update seems more likely.
What to Expect from Arc Raiders Riven Tides Update?
New Map
For the first time since its launch, the Raiders will be leaving the inland industrial zone. The Arc Raiders Riven Tides update is expected to introduce a sprawling coastal biome located in the bottom-left of the Rust Belt, positioned just below Buried City.
Players can expect a mixture of sandy dunes, jagged cliffs, and flooded urban ruins. Unlike the verticality of the Arc Raiders Stella Montis map, the new Riven Tides map is expected to feature wide-open sightlines along the shoreline of the Rust Belt. The map is also rumored to bring a resort-type POI, as hinted at by an email sent out to players by Embark itself.
New Large ARC Threat
The new map is not the only highlight coming with the Riven Tides update, as the Escalation roadmap also tells us that a new large ARC enemy will be making its debut with the new patch. While we don’t know much about this, this new ARC threat is likely The Bishop, a towering enemy that will likely utilise long-range artillery and area denial attacks to punish Raiders. The Bishop was originally seen in early playtests of Arc Raiders and has been highly anticipated ever since.
New Map Condition
Just like the Hurricane map condition in the Shrouded Sky update, Embark is introducing yet another map condition with the new Riven Tides patch. While the exact name of the map condition is still being kept under wraps, it is possible that the condition leans into the coastal theme of the new map, obscuring player vision or limiting certain paths on the map.
Expedition 3 Window
It’s that time again, when Embark gives players the choice to have their current Raider leave the Rust Belt entirely and start over with a new character. Much like Expedition 2, players will be able to sign up for Expedition 3 with the Arc Raiders Riven Tides update. This not only allows them an option to reset their progression but also gives them a chance at fresh rewards that typically include:
- Raider Cosmetics
- Additional stash slots
- Skill point bonuses
The Riven Tides update is about to be one of the bigger content patches for Arc Raiders. As players gear up for the new map and Expedition Window, Embark has a great shot at getting Arc Raiders back to its spot as the prime extraction shooter of 2026.
Are you excited about the Arc Raiders Riven Tides update? What do you expect to see from this new patch? Tell us in the comments below!
