ARC Raiders Launches Major 'Riven Tides' Update

Apr 28, 2026

Source: Nexon

Nexon (co-CEOs Kang Dae-hyun and Kim Jung-wook) announced on the 29th that 'ARC Raiders,' a PvPvE extraction adventure game developed by its subsidiary Embark Studios (CEO Patrick Söderlund), has released its major 'Riven Tides' update.

'Riven Tides' is the sixth free update since the game's launch. It introduces a variety of content, including a new map, new environmental conditions, a large 'ARC,' and new Raider events and projects, alongside graphical upgrades for PS5 Pro users.

The update introduces the new 'Riven Tides' map, located on the coast of the 'Rust Belt.' One side of the map features the ruins of the 'Panorama Azzurro,' a once-luxurious hotel complete with swimming pools, nightclubs, and tennis courts, while the other side is an industrial port filled with shipping containers and large cranes. A wide trench separates the two areas, allowing players to enjoy vertical exploration by utilizing structures throughout the map.

In addition, a new environmental condition called 'Beachcombing' has been added to the 'Split Waves' map. Players can use 'Dockmaster's Detectors' found throughout the map to unearth valuable loot hidden in the sand, though doing so requires them to risk exposure in open terrain. A new large 'Arc' called the 'Arc Turbine' has also been unveiled. The Arc Turbine floats above the map before landing at a strategic location to excavate the ground, deterring players from approaching by dropping mines and firing homing grenades.

Nexon is hosting various events to celebrate the update. Through the 'Last Refuge' Raider event, running until May 25, players can earn 'Merit' by collecting gameplay XP and 'Small Ship Model' items found on the map to unlock three pages of rewards, including the 'Junior Outfit' and 'Hydrologist Backpack.' Furthermore, completing all stages of the 'Avian Alert' Raider project—which involves installing cages to detect seismic and atmospheric changes—will grant players the 'Birdhouse Backpack Attachment' and 'Dockmaster's Detectors.'

Additionally, the third 'Expedition Project' has been launched, granting permanent skill points to participating players. For PS5 Pro users, a new upscaler (PSSR) feature has been added to provide an enhanced graphical experience.

More details about the 'Split Waves' update for 'ARC Raiders' can be found on the official website and community channels.

This article was originally written in Korean and translated with the help of NC AI. It was then edited by a native English-speaking editor. All AI-assisted translations are reviewed and refined by our newsroom. [Read Original]