ARC Raiders’ new roadmap teases upcoming map—but players will have to wait a while before they can try it out

ARC Raiders’ devs at Embark Studios have heard the cries for more content, and a new roadmap revealed today showcases what players can expect over the next few months.

The new roadmap (an era of content called “Escalation”) covers the first third of 2026, all the way through April, culminating in a new map coming to the game. But the updates begin with a January update called Headwinds, which will add a new matchmaking option to only include players at level 40 or higher.

“Headwinds” will also include a new minor map condition and player project, but the bigger drop comes in February’s “Shrouded Sky” update. This update will not only add a new map condition, player project, Raider Deck, map update, and Expedition window, but also a new ARC enemy type.

The content continues in “Flashpoint” sometime in March, also adding a new ARC, new map condition, Player Project, and an update for the loot chicken Scrappy. But the big one is April’s “Riven Tides,” which will finally add a new map for players to explore, along with a new “large” ARC enemy, map condition, and another Expedition window.

The outcry for a new map has been heard since November, so getting confirmation of that is good to see. Unfortunately, it’s still three months away, but the hope is that the new additions throughout each update in between now and then will keep players sated while new games drop along the way.

I’ve definitely trailed off in my ARC Raiding, as I know some others have, too, including friends. Will these updates be enough to keep players in it for the long haul, especially as some big games release around the same time? I hope so, because the game is fun, and I hope to see more content added over time.

“Stick around. After Escalation, there’s even more to come,” the devs teased.

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Blight is an annoying obstacle you’ll encounter throughout your exploration in Arknights Endfield. Although it can be destroyed, you won’t be able to do so unless you’re aware of these methods.

How to clear Blight in Arknights: Endfield

If a Blight formation has a visible Blight Core, you can destroy it directly by attacking the core. Visible Blight Cores appear as bright red lights located somewhere within the Blight itself. Just be careful not to touch it directly, as it will kill with extended exposure.

In a lot of cases, the Blight Core will be within reach for you to attack with one of your characters, but many others won’t be. Many Blight formations you come across will have Blight Cores you can’t get to or won’t be able to see at all. Fortunately, there is a solution for both issues.

How to destroy out-of-reach Blight Cores

For Blight Cores you can actively see but can’t reach directly, you can use Industrial Explosives to destroy them instead.

Industrial Explosives are special consumables crafted at your base that can be thrown at the cores once you’ve made them.

How to destroy invisible Blight Cores

If you encounter a Blight formation with an invisible Blight Core, you won’t be able to do a thing to them initially. Blight formations with no visible Blight Core cannot be destroyed until you’ve progressed the Main Story far enough to obtain the Blight Decryption Device, which will allow you to use the Scanner to expose undetected Blight Cores.

When you have the Blight Decryption Device unlocked, all you need to do is go near a Blight formation and use the Scan function to reveal its hidden core. Then, simply use the above-mentioned methods to destroy it and clear the Blight out of your way.

How to Craft Industrial Explosives in Arknights: Endfield

To even begin to craft Industrial Explosives at your base, you’ll need to have progressed far enough to have unlocked the Basic AIC Plan mechanic, which allows you to research improvements for your overall base. Specifically, you need to unlock the Packaging Tech node under Basic AIC II to gain access to the Industrial Explosives blueprints.

Industrial Explosives are produced via a Packaging Unit structure. The reagents you need to funnel into the craft are listed below:

• 5 x Amethyst Part – Process Amethyst Fibers at a Fitting Unit to produce these materials. Amethyst Fibers are made from refining Amethyst Ore at a Refining Unit.
• 1 x Aketine Powder – Process Aketine plants at a Shredding Unit to produce this material. You can find Aketine plants in the Valley Pass region, around the Abandoned Trail. They can also be grown using a Planting Unit or grown as crops directly via the Eco-Farm.

I highly recommend you automate the entire processing chain for producing the above materials, as you will need to use a lot of Industrial Explosives throughout your time in Arknights Endfield, so having them mass-produced without your input is nothing but a benefit for you.

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