Riven Tides will be the next major update in ARC Raiders as per the released roadmap, and it could be the biggest one we have had. Coming after the Flashpoint update that released on the last day of March, Riven Tides will have something that the community has been asking for: A new map.
But first, let's look at when the update will possibly go live.
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When will ARC Raiders Riven Tides release
As of writing, Embark has been tight-lipped about the release date of Riven Tides. However, certain predictions can be made based on the routine that the developers follow. All major updates until now have been dropped on Tuesdays.
Typically, Embark has also chosen the last Tuesday of a month to drop the updates. The Flashpoint update followed the same pattern when it dropped on March 31. If the same pattern is followed once again, April 28 seems the likeliest date.
Once again, I expect Embark to announce the dates at least a week before it drops. Once we have confirmation, we will update the date on this guide.
What to expect from Riven Tides in ARC Raiders
Once again, we will need to wait before the update's launch to know all the details. However, Embark has confirmed some of the key features of the update. We will finally get a new map since ARC Raiders was released on Oct. 30.
If I have to guess from its name, Riven Tides will have something to do with water bodies. While a coastal map seems far-fetched, we could end up with rivers for a change. We already have mountains, plains, industrial, and desert maps. Something with ridges and rivers seems to be on the menu.
The new map will also come with a fresh event to check out. Riven Tides will also mark the beginning of the fourth expedition. While you're likely going to lose plenty of things, there will be rewards as well. We have previously received inventory slots, cosmetics, and more. For the time being, we will need to wait.
We are yet to get a big ARC enemy since the Matriarch was added with Stella Montis. While there have been new ARCs, they've all been small. We are all aware that a giant ARC is seen along the horizon of Blue Gate. That could well be the new ARC boss that we will need to hunt as part of the Riven Tides update.
As always, expect to find new materials, blueprints, and quests to complete once the update drops later this month on PC and consoles.
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