Extreme Weather Alert: ARC Raiders Shrouded Sky Update Release Date

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Published Feb 17, 2026, 4:07 PM EST

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A storm is brewing in ARC Raiders, as Embark Studios has revealed their next major content update, Shrouded Sky, will be going live on February 24th.

The announcement arrived earlier today from the official ARC Raiders X account, where a short video was posted, depicting a weather vane (featuring Scrappy, the rooster) spinning uncontrollably due to high-speed winds.

Shrouded Sky Update Introduces New ARC Threat and Map Condition

On January 23rd, Embark showcased a detailed roadmap for ARC Raiders, with new content updates arriving on a monthly basis—and the shrouded sky update appears to be the heartiest one of the bunch.

The shrouded sky update will introduce:

New map condition
New ARC threat
Player project
Raider Deck
Map Update
Expedition Window

While the specifics of the upcoming update remain shrouded in mystery, we can safely say the new map condition will likely feature extreme weather such as high-speed winds, heavy rain, and lightning, but how it will affect Raiders, ARCs, and the landscape is still unknown.

As the storm heads our way, a new ARC threat enters the fold, and we have no idea what it will be. The last new ARC enemy to be added into the game was the Shredder, which made its terrifying debut on the Stella Montis map.

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A brand-new player project and a new raider deck are also on the way, giving players new activities and the chance to trade their hard-earned merit points for things like cosmetics, valuable items, and instruments.

This new content comes at the perfect time, as the second expedition window is scheduled to open on February 25th, and Raiders will be rushing to fill their stash with high-value loot to earn additional skill points and rewards for their next Raider.

Along with the shrouded sky announcement, Embark Studios also addressed the item duplication issue earlier today. Players recently discovered how to duplicate items like grenades or valuable rubber ducks, and Embark stated, "We will be taking actions based on severity, intent, frequency, and impact."

Embark says players who abused the duplication exploit may receive:

Warnings for low-severity cases where abuse was limited
Removal of Coins tied to exploit activity
Suspensions for the severe cases, particularly where exploit usage had a significant impact on the in-game economy or other players’ experience

While the exploits were a result of design flaws, Embark states, "The way they were used had a real impact on the game’s economy and the way the community experienced ARC Raiders. It's on us to address that and work to restore balance."