Embark Studios revealed its future plans for ARC Raiders, with the first four months of 2026 all laid out nicely with a roadmap. So far, fans enjoyed the smaller Headwinds release back in January, but it’s finally time for a bigger update, with Shrouded Sky on the horizon.
It’s these substantial updates that keep live-service titles like ARC Raiders alive and kicking, and although Bird City was a fun distraction, the Rust Belt could do with some big changes. Well, it looks like those updates are inching ever nearer, as Shrouded Sky is set to soar into the game pretty soon.
Here’s when you can expect Shrouded Sky to arrive in ARC Raiders, as well as what content has been confirmed for the update.
When Does Shrouded Sky Release In ARC Raiders?
Embark Studios has confirmed that the Shrouded Sky update will arrive in ARC Raiders on February 24, 2026.
Whilst it may have been surprising to see some content for January back when the roadmap was revealed, it was February that everyone was excited for.
Shrouded Sky is expected to launch at the usual update times for ARC Raiders, but in case you’re unfamiliar with those, Insider Gaming has them listed down below:
| Time Zone | ARC Raiders Headwinds Release Times & Dates |
|---|---|
| Pacific Time (PT) | 1:30 AM—February 24 |
| Central Time (CT) | 3:30 AM—February 24 |
| Eastern Time (EST) | 4:30 AM—February 24 |
| Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) | 9:30 AM—February 24 |
| Australian Eastern Time (AET) | 8:30 PM—February 24 |
All Shrouded Sky Confirmed Content For ARC Raiders
As announced with the roadmap, six new pieces of content can be expected to drop with the Shrouded Sky update for ARC Raiders.
These are the following:
- New Map Condition
- New ARC Threat
- Player Project
- Raider Deck
- Map Update
- Expedition Window
As things stand, only a small teaser trailer has been revealed online, showcasing a weather vane picking up some high speeds in the wind. A wind-based Map Condition would align with the small gust teaser image seen on the roadmap, but specifics are still up in the air.
It’s caused fans to erupt with new theories as to what the new Map Condition or Updates could be, with some suggesting that Buried City’s sand dunes could see some shifts under strong winds, uncovering hidden buildings and loot for raiders to find.
Check it out for your yourself down below.
As for the rest of the content, speculation is at an all-time high. The Expedition Window was already widely known, and the new Raider Deck will be a welcome addition for the game’s progression, as will the new Project. However, what they’ll include is anybody’s guess.
What fans are perhaps most excited for, though, is the New ARC Threat. Judging by the small teaser image, general suspicions are that a new airborne ARC will hit the game soon, with some suggesting it could even be a swarm-like enemy.
Once more updates are revealed for the Shrouded Sky update, Insider Gaming will refresh the article with the latest details.
Are you excited for the Shrouded Sky update for ARC Raiders? Will it be enough to keep the game fresh? Share your thoughts in the official Insider Gaming Discord Server.
For more ARC Raiders content, check out Insider Gaming’s ARC Raiders meta guns tier list.
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