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ARC Raiders Updates
A changelog-style hub for official news, each entry with its source.
Every entry points to an official announcement (arcraiders.com news). When a mechanic changes, the related wiki and guide pages are refreshed too — this site does not reprint patch notes, it explains what they mean for players.
Update log (recent)
| Date | What changed | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-21 | The 5th Expedition announced: Sep 8–29 window, opt-in quest reset, last expedition until 2027. | Official news |
| 2026-08-20 | ARC Raiders x Subway: exclusive Subterranean outfit. | Official news |
| 2026-08-18 | Live Update 1.42.0: Phantom Targets revealed (erratic Wasps), regional map condition scheduling, Tick Hunter Set, Twitch Drops and a fair-play update. | Official patch notes |
| 2026-08-12 | Frozen Trail announced: October 8, biggest update since launch. | Official news |
| 2026-08-11 | Store Update 1.41.0. | Official news |
| 2026-08-04 | Store Update 1.40.0. | Official news |
| 2026-07-28 | Live Update 1.39.0. | Official patch notes |
| 2026-07-21 | Store Update 1.38.0. | Official news |
| 2026-07-14 | Store Update 1.37.0. | Official news |
| 2026-07-07 | Live Update 1.36.0. | Official patch notes |
| 2026-07-01 | Trials Season 5 'Prove Your Mettle' begins. | Official news |
| 2026-06-25 | The Fourth Expedition. | Official news |
Important dates
- September 8–29, 2026 — The 5th Expedition window.
- September 22, 2026 — Current Trials season ends.
- October 8, 2026 — Frozen Trail update; Trials resume after a two-week pause.
- Early 2027 — Expeditions return redesigned.
Deeper coverage: the 5th Expedition and Frozen Trail.
FAQ
FAQ
Common questions about this topic.
Where do ARC Raiders updates come from?
Official arcraiders.com news and patch notes; everything on this hub is sourced and dated.
What is the current ARC Raiders update?
Live Update 1.42.0 (Aug 18, 2026). The next major update is Frozen Trail on October 8.
Does the site copy patch notes?
No — it summarises and explains official notes, and updates the affected guides and wiki pages.