ARC Raiders is a cooperative third-person shooter where you and your squad of Raiders unite to resist the onslaught of ARC – a ruthless, mechanized threat descending from space.

In ARC Raiders you enter a vast and lethal world.

People have fled to the underground colony of Speranza, seeking supplies to survive, and shelter from ARC machines on the surface. Demand for resources is at an all-time high, but venturing the surface to get them is a risky job. 

You enlist as a Raider, fighting for your own survival and that of your neighborhood in the underground colony — scavenging and hunting for resources that must be extracted back safely from the surface.  Standing in your way are ARC machines — a mysterious, deadly foe — as well as other players — Raiders — who are also competing for loot and their own survival. 

To grow as a Raider, you must make it back down to the colony alive. There, you get to meet the traders of Speranza to trade your loot and valuables, embark on quests, upgrade and improve and expand your chambers, and grow your character to suit your playstyle — to become the Raider that you want to be.

Whether teaming up or going solo, it’s a game that rewards thinking ahead and carefully observing the world around you, rather than running into action guns blazing. The gameplay is tactile, visceral, and grounded, with a rich and playful sandbox of gadgets and tools, beyond just guns and ammo. 

Embark Studios revealed the fourth major update for ARC Raiders — Shrouded Sky, which brings dynamic storm conditions, two new ARC threats, a multi-stage seasonal player project, the debut of the third free Raider Deck, an expanded Dam Battlegrounds map, a new Expedition Window, and more.

The ARC Raiders Shrouded Sky update launches February 24 on and PC (Epic Games Store, Steam), PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and NVIDIA GeForce NOW, and will be available at no additional cost to all players.

Raiders,

Speranza holds its breath. 

Shani is blindsided by a Hurricane that engulfs the Rust Belt with ferocious speed and unrelenting force. Raiders have been caught in the howling, gnashing winds, the Tubes are at risk of flooding, and rumors quickly spread of new ARC prowling the surface among the fog. 

You are not cleared to leave in such conditions; between the low visibility, unsuitable equipment, and risk to the Tube systems, it’s just not worth the danger… but that’s just an invitation to a Raider.

Hurricane: Map condition

As a Hurricane hits the Rust Belt, Raiders face new challenges to their looting and shooting. The wind will batter you, debris will light up your shield while degrading its protection, and visibility will scatter your sense of direction - but it might just be worth it for those First Wave Raider Caches that have been unearthed along the surface.

Weather monitoring system: Project

The Hurricane caught everyone by surprise, even those whose job it is to keep Speranza prepared. We need better systems for predicting weather events that threaten our society.

Shani will task you with collecting materials to build a weather monitoring system. Collect and contribute specific materials from topside to build the features of the system, and earn your Raider some rewards in the process.

New ARC threat:

Two unique ARC machines have been spotted on the surface, and these machines will challenge Raiders to fight in new and creative ways. 

The Firefly is a floating nightmare: an armored flying machine that emits a jet of flame, burning your Raider to a crisp unless you can move quickly or find cover. 

The Comet is a spherical ARC machine that calmly patrols the surface, until it comes across an unsuspecting Raider. You better not let this one get too close - once it sees you, it will lock on with a frightening focus before exploding with a seismic boom.

Free Raider Deck: Surgeon

Precision. Focus. A strong stomach. These are the characteristics required to fully embody the spirit of the Surgeon. Available with the Shrouded Sky update, The Surgeon Deck offers a range of rewards in return for Cred (earned topside by completing Feats).

The Surgeon cosmetic is gradually unlocked by completing the Raider Deck, but whether you want to be Dr. Jekyll or Mr. Hyde is up to you. Scrub up, take your oath, and head topside to heal… or wreak havoc.

Facial hair:

Become feared with a beard! Brace the trouble with your stubble! Trim your stache then fill your… inventory.

Facial hair is coming to a Raider near you! The Stubble will be immediately available with the update to all players, while the Full Beard will be unlockable in the Surgeon Raider Deck. The Stubble Beard and Thick Moustache will also be available in store from February 24. 

Don’t worry if it feels weird at first… it grows on you.

Dam Battlegrounds: Map update

A high-security area in Dam Battlegrounds has been uncovered. The Controlled Access Zone is a high value loot area that’s just waiting to be explored - you’ll know you’ve arrived when you see the Rocketeer chandelier. 

New Cosmetic Bundles

It wouldn’t be a content update without some new threads for the store. Charge into the bitter winds with The Volare Set or shroud your identity and mystify Raiders with The Devotee Set. We’ll also be introducing a new Backpack Set and Raider Tool Set for good measure!

New Expedition Window Open

Adding a plethora of new features, the second Expedition window will start on Wednesday, February 25, one day after the update launch and closes on Sunday, March 1. 

Players will receive the following:

• 5 permanent Skill Points on top of those obtained during the previous Expedition window
  • Players who did not receive the full 5 skill points during the first Expedition will be able to catch up during the second Expedition to receive a full 10 skill points
• Additional Permanent Stash Space - Extra space which increases to a maximum of 24 extra spaces
• Evolution of the Patchwork outfit - A new cosmetic that includes additional toggles and color variation
• New Scrappy outfit

For this Expedition, the required Stash value for maximum rewards has been lowered to three million Coins (600k per Skill Point). The reward will still be five Skill Points for reaching the three million Stash value. This Expedition also introduces a new Skill Point catch up system for Raiders who couldn’t amass enough Coins during the first Expedition.

As always, good luck out there, Raiders. 

The ARC Raiders Team

Scavenge the ruins of the past. Wield tools and gadgets to outsmart the enemy. Use on-the-fly tactics, your surroundings, and physics to your advantage. Defeating ARC requires more than simply pointing and shooting a gun, and more than one person trying to be a hero. It’s a game that both emphasizes and rewards teamwork at every turn. If you and your squad play well together, one day the stars may again become beacons of hope, instead of omens of oblivion.

Loot your fallen foes, and scavenge the ruins of the past for tools and gadgets to outsmart the enemy. Come prepared and plan ahead, but remember that sometimes you just have to wing it.

ARC Raiders is available for PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Epic Games Store, Steam, Nvidia GeForce NOW) at $40.