The Riven Tides update arrives at ARC Raiders this Tuesday, April 28, 2026. The content will be available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. Embark Studios prepares a major addition focusing on a hitherto isolated coastal region.
Jogadores will explore a coastal setting with industrial and flooded elements. The official trailer shows beaches, shipyards and hotel structures. A colossal wall appears in conceptual art and isolates part of the waterfront area. A highway cuts through ruined buildings. The update also includes a new major ARC threat.
Coastal Mapa Expands Exploration Options
The new map, called Riven Tides, represents the game’s first major coastal area. Ele features environments that mix old buildings with water and coastal vegetation. Pontos of interest include open beaches, flooded areas, and elevated structures that can serve as cover.
Essa addition changes the pace of expeditions. The layout allows for more open routes compared to previous maps, which had an industrial focus. Jogadores need to adjust strategies to deal with increased sightlines and possible terrain variations.
- Praias offers broad visibility but little natural protection
- Estaleiros and flooded structures create ambush zones
- Colossal Muralha divides the map and influences positioning
- Abandoned Rodovia connects different sectors of the area
- Elevated Pontos makes it easier to observe distant threats
The region was once linked to other parts of Rust Belt by highways and railways. Agora, parts of these connections appear as ruins that end in water.
Nova ARC threat requires team coordination
The update introduces a large ARC adversary. Ele has six legs and a central spine that can fire lasers. The encounter takes place in open areas of the coastal map and represents a challenge for well-prepared groups.
Desenvolvedores compares the difficulty level to threats like Matriarch or Queen from previous updates. Combat must require teamwork to dodge attacks and exploit weaknesses. Detalhes’s exact mechanics are left for players to discover in action.
Horários release date varies by region
The Riven Tides update should go live in the early hours of April 28, with times adjusted by zone. No Brasil, the predicted window is around 6:30 am Brasília time. Nos Estados Unidos, the most cited time is 5am EDT or 2am PDT.
Outros times include 10:30am CEST on Europa Central and 9:30am BST on Reino Unido. Embark usually carries out updates without long downtime, but recommends following official channels for last-minute confirmations. Jogadores and Índia have a window around 3:30 pm IST, while Austrália has a window around 8:30 pm AEST.
Condições environmental and new items
Além of the map and enemy, the update brings a minor condition called Beachcombing. Ela affects the environment during the dispatch window and changes gameplay elements. Novos Items like Crashpad and Powered Descender also come into play to aid movement.
Fresh Cosméticos complete the package. Dois sets are available at launch. The update also includes adjustments to progression systems and rewards for the current season.
What changes for raiders
Jogadores who enter after the update find a scenario with more visual and tactical variety. The coastline introduces different combat and exploration dynamics. The new ARC threat increases the risk in high-level expeditions.
Embark Studios positions Riven Tides as one of the biggest content additions since the game’s launch in 2025. The focus is on expanding the world and offering updated challenges without changing the basic rules of the extraction shooter.