ARC Raiders Flashpoint Update Adds New Enemies, Weapons

Embark Studios released the Flashpoint update for its popular extraction shooter ARC Raiders on March 31, 2026, introducing new challenges, weapons, and gameplay adjustments across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S platforms. The patch, version 1.22.0, adds a high-stakes map condition, a formidable new enemy, and enhancements aimed at improving player progression and match fairness.

At the core of the update is the Close Scrutiny map condition, the first in a series of ARC Operations. This mode reduces standard loot availability on maps but introduces ARC Assessors, stationary objects guarded by patrols that contain valuable rewards. Players must breach these Assessors to access their contents, though developers warn that encounters demand preparation and strong gear due to accompanying threats. "Certainly not for the faint of heart," the studio noted in its release announcement.

Complementing this is the Vaporizer, a new flying ARC enemy roughly the size of a Rocketeer, equipped with a shield and laser-based attacks featuring unpredictable patterns. It patrols near Assessors, heightening the risk for those pursuing the loot. The update also expands enemy variety by adding...