Full details about the Arc Raiders Flashpoint update have just been revealed by Embark Studios. According to the preview, the massive patch will feature the new Vaporizer enemy type, as well as a high-risk/high-value Close Scrutiny map condition. Here is everything in the latest Arc Raiders patch notes.
Arc Raiders Flashpoint Update Patch Notes Explained
A day before its launch, Embark Studios has revealed major details about the Arc Raiders Flashpoint update. The Swedish developers released a detailed blog outlining the main features of the March 31 expansion. The biggest new feature is the Vaporizer ARC threat. The aerial enemy flies throughout the map in groups and can use deadly ranged laser attacks.
However, the other major change coming to the extraction shooter is the new Arc Raiders Close Scrutiny map condition. Embark describes the mode as having high-risk/high-reward encounters. It appears players will be able to jump into some of the game’s most difficult combat scenarios to date, to get rarer loot.
For your convenience, here is everything included in the Arc Raiders Flashpoint Update Patch Notes:
New Threats & Enemy Changes
Vaporizer (New Enemy)
- New aerial ARC unit equipped with a lethal laser.
- Often appears in groups.
- Forces players to rethink positioning and combat timing.
Shredder Expansion
- Previously limited to Stella Montis.
- Now appearing across:
- Blue Gate
- Buried City
- Spaceport
- Dam Battlegrounds (under specific conditions)
- Significantly increases overall mission danger.
New Map Condition
Close Scrutiny (ARC Operation Modifier)
- Introduces high-risk, high-reward encounters
- Features the ARC Assessor:
- Heavily guarded enemy
- Drops rare progression components
New Weapons
- Dolabra Energy Shotgun
- Canto Sub-machine Gun
Progression & Player Projects
High-Gain Antenna Project
- Players collect and contribute materials from:
- Topside areas
- ARC Operations
- Rewards include:
- Gameplay items
- Raider Tokens
- Focuses on monitoring ARC activity across Speranza
Systems & Gameplay Updates
Scrappy Feeding Boost
- Feed specific items to influence what Scrappy retrieves.
- Enables targeted resource farming
- Chance to earn bonus items
Crafting Improvements
- Streamlined crafting system.
- Players can fulfill missing materials directly from the crafting interface through suggested actions:
- Recycling
- Refining
- Purchasing directly
Additional Content
- New quests.
- Quality-of-life improvements.
- New store bundles.
- Wasp Hunter Set (Cosmetic Pack).
World Changes
- ARC activity is escalating across Speranza.
- Enemy behavior is becoming more coordinated.
- Resource-rich zones now feature increased threats and encounters.
Arc Raiders Wasp Hunter Set (Premium Cosmetic Pack)
The Arc Raiders Flashpoint update will also feature a new premium Wasp Hunter cosmetic set. Players will be able to purchase the new Raider skin for 2,400 Tokens, which is roughly $20 USD.
The Wasp Hunter outfit comes with multiple color variants and cosmetic items. Here is everything included in the bundle:
- Outfit: Wasp Hunter (4 variants)
- Navy Blue
- Hornet Yellow
- Orange
- Light Blue
- Backpack: Oxygen Tank (White)
- Scrappy Helmet: Wasp Hunter
- Raider Tool: Thruster Hammer
- Price: 2,400 Raider Tokens
Arc Raiders Flashpoint Update Release Date
The Arc Raiders Flashpoint update release date is Tuesday, March 31, 2026. The patch should go live at around 1:30 AM PT. However, the specific update times can sometimes vary, so that is just a rough release window estimate.
For a full breakdown of when the Arc Raiders Flashpoint goes live in your region, make sure to check out our release times guide here. Based on the preview Embark Studios has given us, it sounds like one of the extraction shooter’s biggest updates yet!
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