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Arc Raiders 1.26 Adds Riven Tides Map, Ends Cross-Play

4/29/2026

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Embark Studios released Arc Raiders version 1.26.0 “Riven Tides” on April 28, 2026, disabling crossplay to match users only within each platform.
The update adds the coastal map Riven Tides with a Luxury Hotel and Dockyard POI.
Beachcombing lets players use the Dockmaster’s Detector to reveal sand-buried loot.
The Expedition Window runs 13 days from April 28, 2026 to May 11, 2026 and includes a Damage Challenge for skill points.

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Story summary

Embark Studios released Arc Raiders version 1.26.0 “Riven Tides” on April 28, 2026, disabling crossplay to match users only within each platform.
The update adds the coastal map Riven Tides with a Luxury Hotel and Dockyard POI.
Beachcombing lets players use the Dockmaster’s Detector to reveal sand-buried loot.
The Expedition Window runs 13 days from April 28, 2026 to May 11, 2026 and includes a Damage Challenge for skill points.