Bird City Arc Raiders
Event Schedule & Times
Bird City is an officially documented Buried City map condition. This page puts the source-backed basics first, then helps you track when the rotation is live.
Official Status
Permanent Map Condition
Embark describes Bird City as a permanent condition, not a one-off limited event.
Official Map
Buried City Only
The official 1.13.0 notes say Bird City applies to Buried City and cycles weekly.
Official Changes
Rooftop Pressure
Bird traps, ziplines, more flying ARC, and tighter rooftop fights are all called out by Embark.
Check Current Bird City Times
✅ Update - Events Fixed & Bird City Increased:
The map conditions schedule issue has been fixed! Embark Studios pushed an update that enables this week's schedule. No download required, but please restart your game to see the updated events. Bird City frequency has been increased - you'll see it more often now!
Official Source Snapshot
Headwinds Patch Notes 1.13.0 describe Bird City as a Buried City-only permanent map condition that cycles weekly and adds more bird traps, ziplines, flying ARC, and rooftop combat.
Bird City events appear as part of the rotating event schedule. Good news: Bird City frequency has been increased! You'll now see this condition more often on Buried City. See which maps have Bird City-related events active right now.
Use our tracker to see when Buried City is actively running Bird City, while still keeping an eye on the rest of the live map-condition pool.
View Live Event Schedule →What is Bird City?
Bird City is an official Buried City map condition. Embark says flocks of birds move into the empty chimneys, stash shiny trinkets there, and change how the rooftops play.
📍 Permanent Map Condition on Buried City
Bird City is a permanent map condition exclusive to Buried City. Flocks of birds nest in empty chimneys and stash shiny trinkets inside, so chimney checks are part of the loop.
⏰ Weekly Rotation Schedule
Bird City cycles in and out of rotation weekly on Buried City. Official notes also call out more bird traps, more ziplines, more flying ARC, and more rooftop combat when it is active.
✅ Latest Update
- • Bird City frequency has been increased - you'll see it more often on Buried City
- • Permanent condition exclusive to Buried City that cycles weekly
- • Birds nest in chimneys storing shiny trinkets - make sure to inspect them!
- • More bird traps, ziplines, rooftop combat, and flying ARC when active
- • Restart your game (no download) to see the updated schedule
Official Summary
- Permanent condition exclusive to Buried City that cycles weekly
- Birds nest in chimneys storing shiny trinkets, so chimney checks matter
- More bird traps, ziplines, rooftop combat, and flying ARC when active
- Source-backed from official Headwinds patch notes rather than inferred fan routing
How to Track Bird City Events
1. Use Our Live Event Tracker
The most reliable way to find Bird City events is to monitor our live event tracker. It shows when Buried City is running Bird City and what other conditions are active across the full map pool.
The tracker displays:
- ✓ Current active events on each map
- ✓ Real-time countdown timers
- ✓ Upcoming events with start times
- ✓ Event-specific loot bonuses
2. Enable Notifications
Turn on browser notifications on our homepage to get instant alerts when events change or when specific events (potentially including Bird City) become active.
3. Check the Interactive Map
Visit ArcMaps.com to explore map locations and plan your route to potential Bird City areas.
🗺️ Open Interactive MapUnderstanding Event Schedules
The official guidance here is narrow: Bird City cycles weekly on Buried City. For exact live timing, use the tracker rather than assuming a fixed minute-based window.
Weekly Rotation
Bird City is officially described as a weekly rotation on Buried City.
Buried City Focus
Bird City itself is tied to Buried City, even though the tracker still watches the full map pool.
Live Timing
Check our tracker for the exact times when Buried City is currently running Bird City.
Tips for Bird City Events
Plan Ahead
Check the event schedule before you start playing so you know when to be online for Bird City events
Come Prepared
Bring extra inventory space and appropriate gear for the event. Special events often have unique loot
Team Up
Special location events may attract more players. Consider grouping up for better chances
Know the Map
Use ArcMaps.com to familiarize yourself with potential Bird City locations
Related Event Information
Track Bird City Events Now
Don't miss the next Bird City event. Check our live tracker for exact times and countdowns.
View Live Event Tracker