When does ARC Raiders’ Riven Tides update release? Speculated dates and more

Riven Tides will be the next major update in ARC Raiders as per the released roadmap, and it could be the biggest one we have had. Coming after the Flashpoint update that released on the last day of March, Riven Tides will have something that the community has been asking for: A new map.

But first, let’s look at when the update will possibly go live.

When will ARC Raiders Riven Tides release

As of writing, Embark has been tight-lipped about the release date of Riven Tides. However, certain predictions can be made based on the routine that the developers follow. All major updates until now have been dropped on Tuesdays.

Typically, Embark has also chosen the last Tuesday of a month to drop the updates. The Flashpoint update followed the same pattern when it dropped on March 31. If the same pattern is followed once again, April 28 seems the likeliest date.

Once again, I expect Embark to announce the dates at least a week before it drops. Once we have confirmation, we will update the date on this guide.

What to expect from Riven Tides in ARC Raiders

Once again, we will need to wait before the update’s launch to know all the details. However, Embark has confirmed some of the key features of the update. We will finally get a new map since ARC Raiders was released on Oct. 30.

If I have to guess from its name, Riven Tides will have something to do with water bodies. While a coastal map seems far-fetched, we could end up with rivers for a change. We already have mountains, plains, industrial, and desert maps. Something with ridges and rivers seems to be on the menu.

The new map will also come with a fresh event to check out. Riven Tides will also mark the beginning of the fourth expedition. While you’re likely going to lose plenty of things, there will be rewards as well. We have previously received inventory slots, cosmetics, and more. For the time being, we will need to wait.

We are yet to get a big ARC enemy since the Matriarch was added with Stella Montis. While there have been new ARCs, they’ve all been small. We are all aware that a giant ARC is seen along the horizon of Blue Gate. That could well be the new ARC boss that we will need to hunt as part of the Riven Tides update.

As always, expect to find new materials, blueprints, and quests to complete once the update drops later this month on PC and consoles.

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Realistic FPS title Road to Vostok is coming soon to PC players via Steam, and not long is left for the upcoming launch to go live. Set in a zone between Finland and Russia, the title will test your survival skills.

But first, let’s look at when Road to Vostok goes live worldwide.

Road to Vostok release countdown

Road to Vostok will be dropping worldwide on Tuesday, April 7. There won’t be any console launch, and the following countdown will expire once the game goes live.

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The countdown is based on the following timings.

• 7am PT
• 9am CT
• 10am ET
• 3pm UTC
• 4pm CET

The timings mentioned here are based on the information available in SteamDB. Any change to the launch timings will be duly updated on this guide.

What to expect from Road to Vostok

Road to Vostok aims to be a hyper-realistic survival shooter that’s set in a post-apocalyptic world. There are different zones, as everyone starts in Area 05. This deserted zone is close to Finland, and it’s relatively safe for survival. Your journey will go past the Border Zone into Vostok, and it will be anything but easy.

The Border Zone will have its own set of challenges with nature and man-made forces trying to thwart your journey. Vostok, in comparison, will be a high-risk, high-reward zone. Vostok is also a permadeath game where you’ll lose everything if you die. However, it’s also the same place where you’ll find the best loot.

While looting is your key to success, you have to be mindful of the dynamic nature of the maps. Different times of the day will have different worries, as will the weather and seasons. Dynamic events will also be taking place, raising challenges along the way.

With plenty of customization options in place, you can make your survival your very own. While survival won’t be easy, Road to Vostok aims to be a true hardcore sandbox experience where there’s no one single way of playing.

If you want to check it out, there’s a free demo that’s currently available on Steam.

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