The upcoming Shrouded Sky replace for Arc Raiders ushers within the subsequent evolution of the sport, and that features facial hair. Developer Embark Studios has introduced that the replace, which releases on February 24, permits gamers to “turn out to be feared with a beard,” because the studio put it.
Gamers will have the ability to deck out their solider with stubble when the replace arrives at no additional price, however to get a full beard, gamers might want to spend actual cash. Gamers will have the ability to get a full beard with the Surgeon Raider Deck, or the Stubble Beard or Thick Moustache from the in-game retailer. Pricing was not introduced, however with the replace going dwell this week, that data ought to turn out to be clear quickly.
You possibly can see a fairly epic full beard within the picture beneath.
The Shrouded Sky replace additionally brings a storm to the sport, lowering visibility and including “gnashing winds” to the expertise.
“The wind will batter you, particles will gentle up your protect whereas degrading its safety, and visibility will scatter your sense of route,” Embark mentioned.
Moreover, the NPC Shani will give gamers a brand new quest that calls on them to gather supplies to construct a climate monitoring system. Gamers can earn rewards for constructing the gadget.
Moreover, the replace provides to extra Arc machines that gamers will sq. off in opposition to. The Firefly is described as a “floating nightmare,” and it emits lethal flames. The Comet, in the meantime, floats alongside the world’s floor peacefully till gamers get to shut, after which it begins to assault.
Arc Raiders launched in October 2025 and has offered greater than 12 million copies. The $40 sport is holding impressively regular on Steam, too, reaching more than 200,000 concurrent players still today.
The success of the sport prompted Hollywood to return calling, and Embark is now engaged on a number of new video games.