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Arc Raiders Plans Multiple New Maps in 2026 as Embark Preps Roadmap

Embark will soon share a 2026 content cadence that centers on map-led experiences.

Overview

  • Design lead Virgil Watkins says several maps are slated for this year across a spectrum of sizes, with some possibly larger than Spaceport.
  • Each new location is intended to shift play through distinct conditions, enemy compositions, and escalated loot.
  • The team is factoring in server and client performance limits, plus pacing elements like spawn travel times and loot density, when shaping designs.
  • A chunk of the roadmap is expected soon to outline near-term releases and overall scheduling for 2026.
  • Recent additions such as Stella Montis brought rarer tech, new blueprints, and the map-exclusive Shredder, as the game builds on a launch wave reported at about 12 million players.