Flashpoint is the next major update coming to ARC Raiders and is scheduled to release on March 31.
Embark Studios has already started dropping hints about what players can expect from it.
What to Expect From the ARC Raiders Flashpoint Update?
The first announcement teaser pointed toward new skins coming to the game, which are likely to drop over time.
The publisher also shared an 11-second clip with the caption “ARC adapt, so do we 🛠️💥⚡,” involving two bangs.
Now, the community is guessing that it’s either a new weapon or shredders arriving to the rest of the maps.
Moreover, Embark Studios has already confirmed the launch of new Map Condition, ARC Threat, Player Project, and Scrappy Update as part of the 2026 roadmap.
The new Map Condition has a lightning icon next to it, potentially hinting at lightning-based mechanics, but it’s hard to make a strong prediction at the moment.
While the above-mentioned content will be the highlight of the ARC Raiders Flashpoint update, other additions will include new quests, gameplay items, feats, trials, and events.
ARC Raiders Flashpoint Update Countdown
While Embark Studios has only revealed the launch date, we can expect the update to roll out at the same time as previous patches.
Here’s the countdown for the ARC Raiders Flashpoint update, along with its release date and time across different regions:
- PDT (Pacific Daylight Time)- March 31 at 2:30 AM
- CDT (Central Daylight Time)- March 31 at 4:30 AM
- EDT (Eastern Daylight Time)- March 31 at 5:30 AM
- BST (British Summer Time)- March 31 at 10:30 AM
- JST (Japan Standard Time)- March 31 at 6:30 PM
- AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time)- March 31 at 8:30 PM
Riven Tides Update Follows Flashpoint in April
After Flashpoint, the next update will be called Riven Tides, which will bring a new map, large ARC, map condition, and expedition window to the game.
That said, plans can sometimes change due to unforeseen circumstances, and the same may happen with the April 2026 update.