Arc Raiders players anticipating a new game update might not have long to wait. Developer Embark Studios has announced it is "looking into" balance adjustments for some of the game's most contentious weapons.
In a message posted to the official Arc Raiders Discord, an Embark community manager named Birdie hinted that the next patch "shouldn’t take too long" to arrive now that the development team has returned from the holiday break.
While there is no specific release date for the next Arc Raiders update, any communication hinting at a short wait is enough to excite the community. Since the launch of update 1.7.0 (Cold Snap) on December 16th, players have been speculating about the new year's content and sharing ongoing concerns with Embark. Although The Goalie Raider Deck helped maintain interest late last month, the absence of a confirmed 2026 roadmap has left many wondering about the game's future.
One player compiled a list of pressing issues and shared it with Embark just yesterday. They criticized what they perceive as a "lack of urgency" from the studio, calling for better communication and adjustments related to Stella Montis, cheaters, the skill tree, Trigger Nades, and more. Birdie responded, acknowledging that while not every point was addressed directly, Embark is prioritizing balance changes in the near future—with a Trigger Nade nerf likely on the list.
"The holidays delayed things a bit, but the dev team wants you to know they are looking into balance, for example, the stitcher, kettle, and trigger nade," the community manager stated. "Rest assured we hear you and are working to deliver a good gaming experience, though these things take time."
The exact nature of these nerfs is still unclear, leading to some concern among players that changes might disrupt gameplay before achieving better balance. It's also uncertain whether the next update will include all the teased adjustments, but Embark has confirmed the issues are under review as the team resumes normal operations.
This latest news falls short of the 2026 roadmap many fans were hoping for. While waiting for more concrete details, you can read about why some fans expect an Arc Raiders movie or TV show adaptation. Additionally, you can explore Embark's reasoning for not adding traditional PvP mechanics to the game.
