Arc Raiders 2026 Teases 'A Spectrum of Maps'—From Tiny to Titanic With New Baddies and Loot

Embark’s roadmap for Arc Raiders 2026 just got a little more tantalizing—expect maps that range from cozy to epic, all with "something new to chew on." Design lead Virgil Watkins confirmed "multiple maps coming this year" and emphasized a deliberate "spectrum of size" to accommodate different gameplay styles.

"The ambition is to try to pair [new maps] with some new type of experience," Watkins said. "Thematically, gameplay-wise. How do the enemies and the items and the experiences in that map all point toward something?" The roadmap promises volcano settlements, toxic swamps, and the dark, indoor-focused Stella Montis, among others. No direct comparisons to other titles—just a focus on "thematically cohesive" design.

Watkins added: "multiple maps coming this year, and I think it's going to be across a spectrum of size to try to facilitate different types of gameplay." Roadmap details will arrive "sometime soon."