The first major Arc Raiders update, North Line, is now in the spotlight. From a new map to all-new enemy types and of course, loot to earn, here’s the full rundown on what’s included.
After years of anticipation, Arc Raiders finally dropped its 1.0 build on October 30, 2025. It didn’t take long to become a resounding success both critically and commercially.
We called it the best shooter of 2025 thanks to its excellent gunplay, chaotic blend of PvP and PvE, along with its engrossing world. Hundreds of thousands have already been captivated, but of course, launch was only the beginning in this ever-evolving extraction shooter.
The first major update for Arc Raiders is already upon us, a mere fortnight after the game’s release, as North Line brings a ton of new content to the mix. Read on for the full overview of what’s in store.
The North Line update for Arc Raiders releases on Thursday, November 13. It’s set to go live at 1:30AM PT / 4:30AM ET / 9:30AM GMT.
It’s unclear at the time of writing if there will be any downtime to integrate the new update, or if servers will stay live all the way through. We’ll be sure to update you here as further details emerge.
New Region – Stella Montis
Topping the bill is the new Region called Stella Montis. This locale is designed for hardcore players already well-equipped. It certainly isn’t for the faint of heart.
Even just accessing the new location has its own challenges. The community must band together temporarily to complete the Breaking New Ground event that kicks off as soon as the new update is live.
The Breaking New Ground event involves a new currency called Merits. By earning enough credits, players will unlock the Stella Montis map.
As for the map itself, we know it houses a new enemy type, more on that below, along with a litany of exciting rewards.
“Raiders who complete its challenges will recover rare resources, new gameplay items, and potential weapon blueprints hidden in the ruins, revealing the next step in the struggle to reclaim the surface.”
Two new enemy types
Sprucing up the challenge now that players have found their footing in Arc Raiders, two new enemy types are included in this update, and they’re no pushovers.
Up first is The Matriarch, described as a “hulking ARC that makes the Queen look friendly by comparison.” Good luck to all who choose to fight this one.
Meanwhile, The Shredder is another new enemy ARC that’s exclusive to the Stella Montis region. Exactly how it functions is something we’ll have to find out ourselves, but devs have teased it’ll involve some “close-quarters encounters.”
New weapons & equipment
Of course, it wouldn’t be a new update without some fresh loot. We know for certain to expect at least one new weapon in the form of the Aphelion Rifle, but who’s to say what else might be out there.
Below is the list of confirmed gameplay items included in the North Line update:
- Aphelion Rifle
- Trailblazer Grenade
- Seeker Grenade
- Pulse Mine, Deadline Mine, Gas Mine
Rest assured, we’ll keep you updated right here as further details emerge in the lead-up to the first major Arc Raiders update.
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