ARC Raiders Flashpoint Release Date and Global Launch Times

The ARC Raiders Flashpoint update is set to release on March 31, 2026. Shredders, which are some of the deadliest enemies in the game, might start appearing on several maps outside Stella Montis. The update will serve as a prelude to the major Riven Tides update that is set to arrive in April 2026. 

Unlike the previous Shrouded Sky sky update that arrived in February, there will be no new map conditions or player projects. Here is a quick overview of the ARC Raiders Flashpoint update release date and global launch times.

ARC Raiders Flashpoint Launch Timings

Embark Studios will roll out the ARC Raiders Flashpoint update on March 31, 2026. Here are the patch release times for several time zones on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC (Steam): 

• 1:30 am Pacific Standard Time (PST)
• 9:30 am Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
• 10:30 am Central European Time (CET)
• 4:30 am Eastern Standard Time (EST)
• 2:00 pm India Standard Time (IST)
• 6:30 pm Japan Standard Time (JST)

The Flashpoint content update will go live shortly after the patch is available for download. No server maintenance is scheduled for the release date. 

ARC Raiders Flashpoint: What’s New?

There is a lot we don’t know about the Flashpoint update yet; Embark Studios has only dropped some teasers about what to expect. The biggest change players might notice is the introduction of Shredders on maps like Dam Battlegrounds, Spaceport, Buried City, and Blue Gate. They are deadly ground units that can chase players down and do massive damage. If you want to take them down quickly, aim at the two thrusters below their floating bodies to do the most damage.

For players who are looking for a new map or a large arc enemy to fight, the Riven Tides update in April might catch their attention. Embark Studios has been teasing a new large arc enemy that might be part of the game’s third endgame encounter, alongside the Queen and the Matriarch. 

The expedition window is closing in April. If you plan to grab the extra rewards, time is running out. Players need to grab the prerequisite materials to commit to the expedition project. You also need to have at least 3M in inventory value, credits, or a combination of both to get five free skill points.