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  • Arc Raiders Headwinds Expected Global Release Times

    The first major Arc Raiders update of 2026 is nearly here, and Headwinds brings a substantial content drop for both new and veteran Raiders. Following the success of Cold Snap—which launched in December 2025—Embark Studios is wasting no time kicking off the new year with a feature-rich patch that introduces a new map condition, a major gameplay mode, and new cosmetics.   Below, we break down the expected Headwinds global release times and go through every piece of content in…

    Jan 27, 2026, 10:36:20 PST | Categories: ARC Raiders | Tag: Arc Raiders , Headwinds , ARC Raiders Items | 36

  • Farm Legendary Loot Solo at the Launch Tower in ARC Raiders

    If you are hunting legendary weapons, oversized cases, and high-end blueprints in ARC Raiders, the Launch Tower loot event on Spaceport is one of the most efficient solo activities in the game. When executed correctly, this event can yield three to four massive weapon cases in a single raid with minimal player interaction. This guide covers optimal loadout choices, how to solve the Launch Tower fuel cell puzzle, all 14 fuel cell spawn locations, and how to safely loot the to…

    Jan 24, 2026, 11:29:21 PST | Categories: ARC Raiders | Tag: Arc Raiders , Legendary Loot , ARC Raiders Items | 114

  • Stella Montis Grind Guide to Make Money in ARC Raiders

    If your only objective in ARC Raiders is accumulating currency as quickly as possible, and you are willing to sacrifice fun, immersion, and higher brain function, this guide is for you. Stella Montis offers the most efficient ARC Raiders Coins making routes in the game due to its compact layout, dense loot tables, and rapid access to extraction points. What follows are three optimized farming methods designed for speed, consistency, and minimal downtime.   Before diving in, …

    Jan 17, 2026, 14:11:40 PST | Categories: ARC Raiders | Tag: Arc Raiders , Stella Montis , ARC Raiders Coins | 46

  • ARC Raiders: Fastest Way to Level Up Scrappy From Start to Finish

    With the recent ARC Raiders reset, now is the perfect time to revisit companion progression, specifically leveling Scrappy as efficiently as possible. Scrappy provides meaningful utility once fully upgraded, but the item requirements can feel overwhelming if you do not follow an optimized route. This guide breaks down every Scrappy level and explains the fastest, most reliable locations to gather each required ARC Raiders items with minimal wasted runs.   Level 1: Dog Collar…

    Jan 03, 2026, 11:51:59 PST | Categories: ARC Raiders | Tag: Arc Raiders , Scrappy , Level Up | 90

  • ARC Raiders Expedition Day Progression Guide

    Expedition Day, especially on a wipe, is where efficient planning separates steady progression from wasted runs. This guide outlines a proven, experience-based approach to quickly reaching level 20, upgrading core workstations, stabilizing your economy, and setting up long-term XP farming in ARC Raiders. This is not theorycrafting-this is a practical roadmap based on what has already worked and continues to work.   Step One: Manipulate Matchmaking for Passive Lobbies   Your …

    Dec 30, 2025, 10:15:31 PST | Categories: ARC Raiders | Tag: Arc Raiders , Progression Guide , ARC Raiders Items | 58

  • ARC Raiders Limited-Time Project Guide

    ARC Raiders' limited-time holiday project offers a streamlined path to exclusive cosmetics, Raider Tokens, and valuable progression rewards-but only if you know exactly where to go and what to loot. This guide breaks down the most efficient routes and strategies so you can complete nearly every stage in just a few runs, minimizing grind and maximizing rewards. With smart routing, most players can finish everything except candleberries in under an hour.   Run One: Power Gener…

    Dec 27, 2025, 10:36:37 PST | Categories: ARC Raiders | Tag: Arc Raiders , Project Guide , ARC Raiders Items | 91

  • The Best Solo Money Route in ARC Raiders

    Reaching 5 million coin has become the defining long-term objective for many ARC Raiders players. While the game technically counts both account coin and stash value, there is a major psychological and strategic advantage to having the full 5 million sitting directly in your account. Once you cross that threshold, you can stop micromanaging your stash, freely bring higher-value gear into raids, and focus on survivability rather than penny-pinching. This guide breaks down the…

    Dec 23, 2025, 10:01:24 PST | Categories: ARC Raiders | Tag: Arc Raiders , Solo Money Route , ARC Raiders Coins & Items | 66

  • ARC Raiders Expedition Blueprint Guide: How to Prepare, Farm, and More

    The first ARC Raiders Expedition is introducing the most controversial progression challenge the game has seen so far. While the rewards-extra skill points, cosmetic items, expanded stash space, and temporary buffs-are attractive, the mandatory reset raises one major concern for almost every veteran: blueprints. Acquiring blueprints already requires substantial ARC Raiders Coins, time investment and RNG, and losing them on an opt-in wipe forces players to evaluate whether th…

    Dec 19, 2025, 11:23:11 PST | Categories: ARC Raiders | Tag: Arc Raiders , Blueprint Guide , ARC Raiders Items | 288

  • ARC Raiders: How to Farm Augment Blueprints Fast, Safely, and Consistently

    In ARC Raiders, Augment Blueprints are among the most valuable items you can find-especially high-tier options like the MK3 Survivor and MK3 Defensive. Players spend hours searching for them, often assuming drops are completely random. But with the right route, the right mindset, and a fast-reset strategy, you can farm blueprints efficiently, safely, and in a way that strongly suggests the drops follow a predictable pattern.   1. The Best Farming Location: Reinforced Recepti…

    Dec 16, 2025, 11:16:38 PST | Categories: ARC Raiders | Tag: Arc Raiders , Blueprints , ARC Raiders Items | 463

  • ARC Raiders PvP Guide: How to Dominate Solo With Anvil + Torrentus

    If you're running solo in ARC Raiders and want a loadout that lets you break shields, win close-range skirmishes, and punish players who panic under pressure, the Anvil + Torrentus combo is one of the most reliable options in the game. This setup gives you the opening burst of a marksman loadout with the finishing power of a close-range shredder-perfect for the new, tighter map layouts where fights break out fast and usually right in your face. This guide walks you through …

    Dec 13, 2025, 11:22:24 PST | Categories: ARC Raiders | Tag: Arc Raiders , PvP Guide , ARC Raiders Items | 67

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