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Arc Raiders Sets March 31 ‘Flashpoint’ Update With New Flying ARC, Risky Operations, and Easier Crafting

The free patch is a bid to re-engage players after a steep Steam drop since launch.

Overview

  • The Flashpoint patch is scheduled to go live Tuesday, March 31 at about 1:30 a.m. PT (4:30 a.m. ET), with Embark releasing full details a day early.
  • A new flying enemy called the Vaporizer patrols the skies with powerful laser attacks and commonly appears near Assessors.
  • Close Scrutiny, an ARC Operation map condition, cuts general loot on the map and pushes squads to breach guarded Assessors for rare progression parts.
  • Two weapons join the arsenal with the Dolabra energy shotgun and Canto SMG, and a Surge Coil deployable shocks enemies that enter its radius.
  • Players get faster one-screen crafting and a Scrappy feeding boost to target resources, while Shredders spread to more maps and a new High‑Gain Antenna project adds progression as a larger April update looms.