Embark has announced that the major update, Riven Tides, for Arc Raiders will go live on April 28 across PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC. This update promises to address long-standing player complaints about slow content releases and an unbalanced weapon economy, aiming to reshape the gameplay experience significantly.
Quick Facts — Arc Raiders
| Developer | Embark |
|---|---|
| Platform(s) | PS5, Xbox Series X, PC |
| Release Date | April 28 |
| Genre | Action RPG, Shooter |
Riven Tides introduces a new map featuring a coastal resort and dockyard, where players can scavenge through abandoned tennis courts and ballrooms. The update also brings a hulking new Arc Turbine enemy and new gameplay conditions, including a buried treasure mechanic and a five-stage raider project called Avian Alarm. The Last Resort Event will allow players to collect ship models, adding more variety to the gameplay.
New Features in Riven Tides
Among the notable additions are:
- New map
- New Arc Turbine enemy
- New map condition for buried treasure
- New expedition window
- Five-stage raider project called Avian Alarm
- Last Resort Event for collecting ship models
- Epic Gadget – Powered Descender
- Uncommon Throwable – Crash Mat
- Common Deployable – White Flag
- Common Gadget – Dockmaster’s Detector
- Re-balancing augments
The re-balancing of augments aims to make various abilities more viable. According to Embark, "We are working on a general balancing pass for Augments to buff some of those that are underperforming, most especially the Combat Mk. 3 (Flanking) Augment which has yet to find its place to shine." This change could enhance player strategies and overall gameplay dynamics.