Arc Raiders merits guide: How to earn and when you can spend them
How the Breaking New Ground community event works, how many merits you can get, and what they’ll be used for.
Arc Raiders
ARC Raiders is a multiplayer extraction adventure set on a lethal future Earth overrun by mysterious mechanized threats known as ARC. Players scavenge the surface, battle machines and rival Raiders, and extract valuable loot while shaping their character and playstyle in a tense third-person experience. | Release Date: October 30, 2025 | Developer: Embark Studios | Platforms: PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox Series X/S | Genre: Extraction shooter, multiplayer extraction adventure
Arc Raiders Matriarch location and event guide (North Line update)
How the Matriarch event works, where she actually spawns, and what to expect when you finally find her.
Arc Raiders Security Breach nerf explained: what changed and whether the perk is still worth it
Security Breach went from guaranteed purple loot runs to a much more modest capstone—here’s how hard it was hit and how to adapt.
Matriarch Reactor (ARC Raiders) drops, stats, and recycling outcomes
Where it comes from, what it yields when recycled, and when to keep or sell it.
Aphelion rifle in Arc Raiders – energy battle rifle guide
Key facts about the Aphelion energy battle rifle, its update context, crafting link, and what is still unknown.
Humidifier location in Arc Raiders: the Red Tower lockers route
Where to check, what to open, and how to extract fast with your humidifier.
Arc Raiders ARC Courier and Probe: how to spot, breach, and loot
Use smoke plumes, audio pings, and a simple breach to finish A Bad Feeling and grab useful ARC parts.
How to Unlock Stella Montis in Arc Raiders: Breaking New Ground guide
Donate basic materials, clear two community phases, and earn Merits to open the new map.
Locked Gate in ARC Raiders - Blue Gate map modifier explained
What it changes, where to find the four security codes, and how to finish within the time limit.
Jiangsu Warehouse location in ARC Raiders - Lay of the Land quest guide
Find Jiangsu Warehouse and the Control Tower A6 scanner, avoid common pitfalls, and finish it in one deployment.
ARC Raiders Cracked Bioscanner location: where to find it and what it’s for
The best maps and rooms to farm, plus what the item does and how many you’ll need for Medical Lab 2.
Arc Raiders’ Matriarch and Shredder, explained (North Line)
What these new ARCs are, where they spawn, and how they’ll reshape your loadouts and routes.
ARC Raiders event rotation (UTC) and every map event explained
See the hourly schedule across Dam, Buried City, Spaceport, and Blue Gate, plus what each event changes.
Arc Raiders’ Stella Montis: how to unlock the new map and what’s inside
A community event opens the mountain tunnels, with new enemies and gear waiting beyond.
ARC Raiders Tempest blueprint location: where it drops and what to farm
Tempest and Bobcat don’t come from Harvester—target high-value containers, night raids, and Security Breach lockers.
Arc Raiders Breaking New Ground Event (Nov 13) - unlock Stella Montis
Multi-phase community event opens Stella Montis, adds new ARC threats, and introduces Merits for a limited-time progression.
Arc Raiders adds Duo matchmaking, trims cosmetic prices
Pairs are now matched with pairs more often, and earlier store buyers will see automatic refunds.
Arc Raiders Gunsmith upgrades: materials and farming spots
Install the Gunsmith, then take it to Level 3 with targeted farming and smart Refiner use.
ARC Raiders Bobcat SMG: Stats, upgrades, and blueprint reality
Where the Bobcat fits, how to build it, and what the blueprint debate means.
Arc Raiders Switching the Supply — Spaceport tunnel and valve location
Directions to the nearest entrance, the exact valve spot, and what you earn for completing it.
ARC Raiders Expeditions — resets, carryovers, and all materials
A plain guide to the Project cycle, build stages, item lists, and the 60‑day build plus 7‑day departure window.
Arc Raiders Fireballs location spots and Burner tips
Find interior hotspots on each map, farm Fireball Burners, and finish What Goes Around efficiently.
ARC Raiders: How many Wolfpacks to kill the Queen
Realistic counts, why armor matters, and when Hullcracker beats grenades for solo and squads.
ARC Raiders Bombardier locations, weak points, and farming
Find Bombardiers reliably, learn how they fight, and farm Bombardier Cells with minimal risk.