Embark Studios has gone into extra element about what gamers can count on from the Headwinds replace for Arc Raiders, which drops on January 27. Its most notable addition is “Solo vs. Squads” matchmaking, which not restricts solo gamers from solely taking part in with different solo gamers.
Beforehand, it was inconceivable for these taking part in Arc Raiders by themselves to queue into matches the place squads of gamers working collectively had been additionally current. After the Headwinds replace drops, gamers who’re over stage 40 can select to make use of Solo vs. Squads matchmaking to permit for that. This may possible make Arc Raiders a lot more durable for you, as squads are typically extra aggressive than solo gamers, however the XP bonuses and rewards shall be higher for solo gamers.
Though the Solo vs. Squads matchmaking is essentially the most tantalizing addition for hardcore gamers, it isn’t the only real factor being added on this replace. On the social aspect of issues, Open Events and Squad Invitations at the moment are a factor inside the Arc Raiders consumer, so it is simpler to ask and add gamers to a squad with out having to go away the sport or begin a brand new get together.
In terms of gameplay-related content material, the Buried Metropolis map can now have the “Hen Metropolis” situation. If Hen Metropolis is lively, extra loot will seem on rooftops and in chimneys, which adjustments up the standard choke factors and loot areas discovered on the map. New participant quests are additionally being added, as is the “Arc Trophy Show” long-term Participant Undertaking that may web gamers uncommon blueprints and Raider Tokens however requires them to tackle among the more durable Arc enemies.
General, it is a fairly vital replace for the extraction shooter, and will maintain some consideration on it the week of Highguard’s launch. That is additionally solely the begin to Arc Radiers’ 2026 replace roadmap, as Embark has already outlined what gamers can count on to be added to the sport by means of April.