Arc Raiders Shifts to Major Bi-Annual Updates, First Arriving October
Embark Studios is changing Arc Raiders' update cadence to two major releases per year, with the next, 'Frozen Trail,' launching in October.
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The next big Arc Raiders update isn't until October, but some serious stash relief lands next week
Embark Studios is shifting Arc Raiders to a bi-annual major update schedule, with the first significant update, 'Frozen Trail,' planned for October. This change aims to allow the team to invest more deeply in the game's health and create more transformative updates. In the interim, a new trader will be introduced next week offering inventory relief and stash space.
ARC Raiders reveals Frozen Trail in moving away from monthly updates
ARC Raiders is moving away from monthly updates, with major content additions now scheduled to release only twice per year. This change aims to improve the quality and impact of updates for the live service game.
ARC Raiders is Shifting to 2 Major Updates Yearly, “Largest Map” Yet Coming in October
Embark Studios is shifting ARC Raiders from monthly updates to two major content updates per year, with the next, Frozen Trail, arriving in October. This change aims to allow for larger, more impactful updates that genuinely change gameplay, while regular bug fixes and smaller content additions will continue. The October update will introduce the game's largest map yet, new enemy types, progression goals, and begin to uncover the origins of the ARC.
ARC Raiders Monthly Updates Becoming Semiannual
Embark Studios has announced a shift in its update strategy for ARC Raiders, moving from monthly content drops to larger, semiannual major updates. This change aims to alleviate development pressure and deliver more substantial content.
Arc Raiders won't get a major update until October as Embark announces Frozen Trail and shifts to twice-a-year release schedule, promising "the largest map in the game"
Embark Studios has announced that Arc Raiders will shift to a bi-annual major update schedule, with the next significant update, "Frozen Trail," planned for October. This change aims to allow for more impactful and transformative updates, moving away from the initial plan of monthly releases. "Frozen Trail" will introduce the game's largest map to date, a new Arc, progression systems, lore exploration, and improved skill trees.
