Okay, so big news for ARC Raiders players! On March 31st, 2026, the Flashpoint update drops, and it’s gonna shake things up. We need to start prepping our gear now because it’s not just a little patch – there are a ton of changes coming to the game overall. Plus, they’re adding a new Major Map Condition to keep things interesting, and those pesky Shredders are leaving Stella Montis to cause trouble all over the place! Get ready, Raiders!
Players will have to be extremely careful and check their surroundings to survive, as this update introduces deadly threats. This guide will cover everything you need to know about the new content and when it becomes available.
ARC Raiders Flashpoint Update Release Date & Countdown
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Okay, so the big ARC Raiders Flashpoint Update drops on March 31, 2026, at 8:30 AM UTC. For those of us in the US, that means it’s going live at 1:30 AM Pacific Time or 4:30 AM Eastern. They’ve put together a full schedule of release times for every region, so we can all jump in as soon as it’s available!
| Region | Release Time |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 1:30 AM PT |
| Denver | 2:30 AM MT |
| Chicago | 3:30 AM CT |
| New York | 4:30 AM ET |
| Toronto | 4:30 AM ET |
| Brazil, Argentina (South America) | 5:30 AM ART |
| United Kingdom | 9:30 AM BST |
| Central Europe | 10:30 AM CEST |
| Japan | 5:30 PM JST |
| New Zealand | 9:30 PM NZDT |
| Australia | 7:00 PM ACDT |
At the start of Flashpoint, a new challenge and map feature will be introduced, and the Wasp Hunter outfit will become available in the store.
This update features improvements for Scrappy the Rooster and sets the stage for our next major content release, ‘Riven Tides.’ ‘Riven Tides’ will introduce a powerful new boss enemy, along with a new weapon, a new map challenge, and a new area to explore for loot.
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