What to know

  • A fifth map, Stella Montis, will arrive in November, expanding the Rust Belt area.
  • New ARC enemy machines like the Matriarch and Shredder will challenge players.
  • Community events planned for November and December to engage the player base.
  • New weapons, gadgets, quests, and continuous quality-of-life improvements throughout 2025.

Embark Studios, the developer behind ARC Raiders, has laid out a comprehensive plan for post-launch content in 2025, focusing on expanding the game’s world, enemy types, and gameplay options. The most notable upcoming feature is the arrival of the new map Stella Montis in November, extending the Rust Belt environment with fresh terrain and challenges.

Stella Montis, the fifth map

The biggest addition coming this year is Stella Montis, the fifth map set for release in November. This map further extends the Rust Belt environment, offering fresh terrain and strategic opportunities for players to explore, fight, and survive.

New enemy machines and combat tools

The 2025 roadmap includes the introduction of new ARC machines, notably the powerful Matriarch and Shredder units. Alongside this, fresh weapons and utility gadgets will be introduced to broaden combat and survival strategies.

Community events and seasonal features

Special themed community events are scheduled for November and December, aiming to foster greater player participation and reward engagement. Seasonal environmental conditions, such as snowfall, will also introduce new gameplay dynamics and visual variety to maps.

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Enhanced gameplay and ongoing improvements

New quests will expand the game’s lore and objectives, providing players with more reasons to explore beyond basic survival. The roadmap promises ongoing refinements including bug fixes, balance tweaks, and quality-of-life features that will be rolled out consistently through the year to keep the experience polished and fair.

Embark Studios has reaffirmed its dedication to maintaining and growing ARC Raiders, with plans to support the game for at least the next decade. Player feedback will directly shape future updates, highlighting a cooperative development approach aimed at long-lasting community engagement.