After more than five months of development, ARC Raiders’ popularity and player engagement have naturally declined, but Flashpoint update promises some key changes that will bring players back.
Flashpoint will launch on March 31st, marking the penultimate announced update in ARC Raiders’ 2026 roadmap. Following closely is Riven Tides in April, which will bring a new map.
ARC Raiders stands out in the notoriously hardcore shooter genre perhaps because it’s easier to pick up, but it still suffers from some common problems in extraction shooters. This Flashpoint update brings key improvements that will greatly simplify ARC Raiders gameplay experience, with effects extending far beyond the update itself.
If you’ve temporarily left the game, Flashpoint update might be the perfect time to return. So, what exactly does Flashpoint bring? Let’s take a look with IGGM.
Two new guns
Flashpoint update adds two new guns to ARC Raiders: Canto and Dolabra. Canto is a submachine gun that uses medium-caliber ammunition, allowing you to maintain a safe distance from ARC in close-quarters combat while still having a chance to defeat them, making it stand out among its peers.
The second is Dolabra, a brand-new shotgun that uses energy ammunition, effective against ARC at close range. What sets this gun apart is its variable focus, enabling it to fire wide-range pulses or dense electric shock bands.
As among the first new weapons since the launch of ARC Raiders, both are worth the attention of both new and veteran players. As for their actual effectiveness, we’ll have to wait for IGGM to complete their testing.
If you want to experience these two new guns as soon as possible, you can buy cheap ARC Raiders blueprints from IGGM after acquiring the necessary materials. We offer the safest and fastest delivery blueprint option, allowing you to experience this powerful weapon ahead of other players.
In addition to these weapons, there is an extra combat item, Surge Coil. This is a deployable device that periodically electrifies the surrounding environment, shocking any nearby objects.
A dangerous new ARC enemy
Besides the gears, a new ARC called Vaporizer has appeared. IGGM doesn’t know much about it yet, only that it fires lasers and has a unique attack pattern.
Its size should be similar to other smaller ARC, but it seems more like a more advanced Rocketeers equipped with lasers. Rocketeers are already quite powerful enemies and are generally best avoided, so the new ARC will further increase the danger of ARC raiders.
However, FlashPoint update notes seem to indicate that Vaporizer will currently only appear under new map conditions, but it may later be incorporated into a wider rotation mechanism.
Shredders have escaped Speranza
Vaporizer isn’t the only threat. The terrifying and seemingly indestructible Shredders from Stella Montis have escaped, appearing not only on Blue Gate but also on almost every map. However, don’t worry, they will only pose a threat under specific map conditions.
A new map condition
Close Scrutiny map condition, also known as ARC Operation, is a large-scale map condition that will be introduced in the upcoming FlashPoint update. During Close Scrutiny, the amount of loot on the map will decrease. However, if you want to obtain some high-value loot, IGGM recommends that you seek out ARC Assessor, provided you can get there alive.
A new project
Trophy Display Project requires players to collect resources for Celeste and Shani to build a High Gain Antenna. This project is a continuation of the previous story, based on hurricane-related content and some research these NPC conduct in their spare time.
Feed bird
Now that your bond with your Scrappy has deepened, you can increase the variety of loot your Scrappy collects by feeding it specific foods. Of course, you need to continuously feed it foods like apricots and mushrooms to maintain this effect. As a token of gratitude, it will also drop some more valuable ARC Raiders items for sale as long as you continue to feed it.
New store bundles
The all-new Wasp Hunter Set is now available in-game, featuring four unique colorways, a White Diver Backpack, a new Scrappy Helmet, a Thruster Hammer Raider Tool, and 2400 Raider Tokens.
Flashpoint update will also introduce three new sets: Brigade Set, bringing Roman’s rugged spirit to modern times with a stylish bomber jacket, kerchief, and piercing blue irises; Vanguard Set, designed to handle any situation, from hordes of Ticks to unexpected intruders; and Nascosto, which includes a ghillie-style hood and shoulder pads.
IGGM believes that for players who have left ARC Raiders, now is the perfect time to return with a wealth of new content, including multiple incomplete items, higher BluePrint drop rates, improved map changes, new weapons, and ARC.
Flashpoint is just the latest update, but it puts ARC Raiders in a very favorable position and steadily progresses towards the most important milestone since the game’s release: the launch of the new map in April. Hopefully, the game will continue to be developed and improved.