Riven Tides Reclaim the Coast
A new coastal map, a drifting ARC machine, buried treasure, fall-defying gear, a new event, a new Raider Project, and a wave of fresh cosmetics. Here's everything in the Riven Tides update.
Arc Raiders Update Time
Riven Tides goes live at:
2:00 AM PST · 5:00 AM EST · 9:00 AM UTC
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 · Console may trail PC by up to 2 hours
Time Remaining
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1 New Map
Riven Tides
New Enemy
ARC Turbine
Event ended May 25, 2026.
5 Cosmetic Sets
Launch + rolling
New Map: Riven Tides
On the western coast of the Rust Belt lies a stretch of deserted shoreline. This location has been abandoned twice: once during the Exodus, and once again by survivors of the First Wave, who failed to hold down the exposed settlement against ARC. From the fading resort to the towering dockyard, stake your claim and discover what treasures lie within.
📍 Panorama Azzurro Hotel
Lost luxury of a once-grand coastal resort, now a Raider hunting ground.
⚓ Exodus Port
Towering dockyard infrastructure — navigate vertical terrain and tight corridors.
🏖️ Abandoned Shoreline
Exposed coastline offering open sightlines — and the richest Beachcombing loot.
New ARC in Arc Raiders: The ARC Turbine
The ARC Turbine is the new ARC machine added in Riven Tides — and it's unlike anything else in the Rust Belt. Almost beautiful when silhouetted against the sunset, this new ARC drifts calmly across the sky. Docile, quiet — until you get up close. Nobody knows quite what it's doing, but if you try to interfere, you best be ready for a totally unique fight. Its defensive abilities are brutal, demanding skill, patience, and nerves in equal measure.
⚠️ Threat Profile
- • Floating ARC machine — patrols the skies over Riven Tides
- • Appears calm and passive from a distance
- • Triggers unique and brutal defensive responses when provoked
- • Demands a completely different fight approach from any prior ARC enemy
💡 Engagement Tips
- • Study its patrol path before engaging
- • Prepare for sustained defensive burst phases
- • Team coordination is strongly recommended
- • Exact weaknesses are yours to discover in-session
New Map Condition: Beachcombing
Riven Tides introduces a new minor map condition — Beachcombing. Keep an eye out for the Dockmaster's Detector during a session and sweep it across the sand to uncover buried loot hidden beneath the surface.
How It Works
- 🔍 Find the Dockmaster's Detector in-session
- 🏖️ Sweep it across sandy areas to reveal buried loot
- 💰 Loot quality varies — what you dig up is randomized
- 📍 Richest hunting grounds are in open coastal areas
Pro Tips
- ⚡ Grab the Detector early — other Raiders are looking too
- 🌅 Open beachfront areas yield the best finds
- 🦅 Complete the Avian Alarm project to unlock the Detector permanently
- ⚠️ You're exposed while sweeping — watch your back
New Items: Fall Mitigation Gear
Crash Mat
Deploy a Crash Mat to cushion a controlled drop from lethal height. Master its placement to land safely in spots other Raiders simply can't reach.
Powered Descender
A motorized descent device that lets skillful Raiders drop from extreme heights with precision. Stay focused — lose concentration and the ground wins.
Both items reward Raiders who think vertically and can execute under pressure.
New Event: Last Resort
Last Resort rewards you with Merits as your XP converts during play on any map. For bonus gains, hunt down miniature Ship Models hidden throughout the world — each one carries a Merit value based on rarity.
Reward Track (3 Pages)
New Raider Project: Avian Alarm
The Avian Alarm project tasks you with building a makeshift security system to sense tremors and atmospheric changes. Deploy cages at buoys along the Riven Tides coastline to catch birds. Work through all five stages to unlock exclusive rewards.
5-Stage Project Rewards
Tip: Completing the Avian Alarm is the primary way to unlock the Dockmaster's Detector for Beachcombing.
New Cosmetics
Two sets launch on day one; three more roll out across May 2026.
Launch Day
Solare Set
Ceremonial layers and woven fabrics — fitting attire for those who greet the sunrise like a ritual. Steeped in tradition and warmth.
Launch Day
Rachetta Set
Bold colors, athletic cut, zero interest in camouflage. For Raiders who rely on speed over stealth — subtlety is overboard.
Rolling out in May
Corsaro Set
Outfits the techno-captain of the high seas — complete with a robotic arm and spring-operated leg. Command the waves in style.
Rolling out in May
Castaway Set
For the lone wolf who's cut ties with rank and allegiance. Self-reliant and unpredictable — you answer to no one.
Rolling out in May
Sandveil Set
Patient and pale — built for long hauls through dust and heat. Knowing when not to move is just as important as knowing when to strike.
Official Riven Tides Announcement
This page summarizes content published by Embark Studios. Read the full announcement on the official Arc Raiders website.
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