ARC Raiders Getting New Content Next Week

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Players are expecting a big update for ARC Raiders next week, likely arriving around January 19th. Evidence found within the game suggests a new map feature called “Toxic Swamp” is coming, and many players think it will function similarly to the recently added “Cold Snap” modifier. Embark Studios hasn’t officially announced the update or the new feature yet.

Last December, the team behind ARC Raiders released the Cold Snap update, adding exciting new content to the game. This free update introduced a new map modifier, which changes how the game is played and typically offers better rewards. ARC Raiders already featured map modifiers like Night Raids, which make the game harder but more rewarding. The Cold Snap modifier took this a step further, covering the map in snow and forcing players to find shelter from the harsh weather to avoid taking damage.

ARC Raiders’ Next Map Modifier May Release Next Week

Embark Studios announced on Twitter that the Cold Snap event in ARC Raiders will end tomorrow, January 13th. Although the studio hasn’t revealed what’s coming next, players have discovered evidence suggesting a “Toxic Swamp” event is likely to be the next map modifier. It’s expected to launch the week of January 19th, possibly with a new update on Tuesday, January 20th. A Reddit user, InquisitorOverhauls, found that changing the in-game date to January 19, 2026, reveals upcoming Trials challenges, one of which specifically points to the new Toxic Swamp map condition.

There’s currently no official information about how the new map modifier will function, but many players think it will be a lot like the Cold Snap event. Some believe it could simply be a visual change, swapping snow for a damaging, toxic green coating that hurts players who stay outdoors for too long. Embark hasn’t confirmed this, but with Cold Snap ending this week, we likely won’t have to wait long for official details about the first content update of 2026.

Embark is releasing a significant balancing update for ARC Raiders tomorrow, January 13th. Though the next major content update is still about a week away, this patch will address some powerful items. The controversial Trigger Nade and the overpowered Stitcher will both be weakened. Additionally, the fire rate of the Kettle weapon will be reduced because players have been using programs to make it fire much faster than intended. Full details on all changes will be available in tomorrow’s patch notes.

Hey everyone, just wanted to give you an update on the anti-cheat situation in ARC Raiders. The team at Embark is working hard to keep things fair. We quickly patched things up after players figured out how to access console commands and mess with the game. Plus, we’ve finally started banning cheaters! Honestly, a lot of us are a little frustrated that the bans seem temporary right now, we’d prefer permanent ones. But Embark says they’re planning on making big changes to how the game works and adding even better ways to detect and get rid of cheaters, so hopefully, that’ll fix things soon.

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2026-01-13 01:04