ARC Raiders has seven maps in November 2026: Dam Battlegrounds, Buried City, Spaceport, The Blue Gate, Stella Montis, Riven Tides and Pendola Pass. Each map rotates through map conditions such as Night Raid or the ARC Frigate, which change the loot, the threats and sometimes the raid length, so the same map can play very differently from one raid to the next.
Updated November 7, 2026.
This guide draws on Embark Studios' official posts, including the Riven Tides update, the Frozen Trail first look and the live map conditions shown on arcraiders.com. We describe each map in our own words and avoid exact loot spawns, which change between patches. See every ARC Raiders guide on the ARC Raiders hub.
What are all the maps in ARC Raiders?
| Map | Setting | Known for |
|---|---|---|
| Dam Battlegrounds | Toxic, waterlogged land around the Alcantara Power Plant | A former raider stronghold and a frequent ARC hotspot |
| Buried City | Sand dunes, narrow streets and empty plazas | Close-quarters routes through old-world buildings |
| Spaceport | The Acerra Spaceport, where Exodus shuttles once launched | Big open structures and the Launch Tower |
| The Blue Gate | A scarred valley leading into the mountains | The Locked Gate condition and long sightlines |
| Stella Montis | A later addition to the map pool | Tighter spaces; 2.3.0 fixed several stuck spots |
| Riven Tides | Deserted coastline on the western Rust Belt | The Exodus port and the Panorama Azzurro hotel |
| Pendola Pass | A frozen Italian village and old transport hub | Dynamic Loot Zones, flash freezes and the ARC Frigate |
What are map conditions in ARC Raiders?
Map conditions are rotating modifiers that run on a schedule, and the official site lists which ones are active in each region. They can add loot, new objectives or tougher threats. Some, such as Hidden Bunker and Locked Gate, extend the raid from the usual 30 minutes up to 40. Conditions seen in the game include:
- Night Raid: a darker version of a map.
- Uncovered Caches: extra caches to find.
- Electromagnetic Storm: a storm sweeping the map.
- Beachcombing: a Riven Tides condition.
- ARC Frigate and Redirection: Pendola Pass conditions added with Frozen Trail.
- Harvester, Husk Graveyard, Lush Blooms and Prospecting Probes: conditions that appear on several of the older maps.
Live Update 2.3.0 also made several weapon blueprints, including the Bobcat, Jupiter and Tempest, able to drop under any major map condition.
What is new on Pendola Pass?
Pendola Pass arrived with the Frozen Trail update on October 8, 2026. It is set beyond the peaks of the Rust Belt, where one of the giant Emperor ARC has fallen, and it includes a supermarket, a town square, an observatory and a buried train depot. Sudden flash freezes sweep the valley.
- Dynamic Loot Zones: the value of loot in some areas changes between raids, but each zone keeps its type, so a residential area stays residential.
- The ARC Frigate: one of ARC's largest vessels, hanging high above the map. You board it, move through its passages, unlock routes and fight ARC, including the Hydra turret, while other raiders compete for the same goal.
- Gondolas: the map includes gondola routes, and recent patches fixed gondola extraction and Ballistic Gondola bugs.
What is Riven Tides like?
Riven Tides was added on April 27, 2026 in update 1.26.0. It is a stretch of abandoned shoreline on the western side of the Rust Belt, left behind first during the Exodus and later by survivors who could not hold it against ARC. Look for the Exodus port and the Panorama Azzurro hotel as landmarks, and expect the Beachcombing condition in the rotation.
Which map should beginners start on?
Embark does not name an official beginner map, so this is our advice rather than a rule. Start on one of the older maps, such as Dam Battlegrounds or Buried City, play several raids there, and learn its exits before moving on. Save Pendola Pass and the Frigate for when you have better gear, because new ARC like the Bully and Skulker are aggressive and the Frigate draws other squads.
How do you extract safely on any map?
- Know at least two exits before you loot: extraction elevators, metro stations, air shafts or a raider hatch if you carry a key.
- Check the active map condition before you drop, because it changes where players go.
- Move your best item to the safe pocket as soon as you find it.
- Leave with time to spare; a late rush to the exit is where many raids end.
- Expect other raiders near popular objectives such as the Frigate.
For the basics of raids and progression, read the ARC Raiders beginner guide. For every recent change, see ARC Raiders patch notes and roadmap.
Maps change with patches. We check Embark's notes and update this guide when maps or conditions change. RankSurge is independent and is not affiliated with Embark Studios or Nexon.
Frequently asked questions
How many maps does ARC Raiders have?
As of November 2026, ARC Raiders has seven maps: Dam Battlegrounds, Buried City, Spaceport, The Blue Gate, Stella Montis, Riven Tides and Pendola Pass. Riven Tides arrived in April 2026 and Pendola Pass arrived with the Frozen Trail update in October 2026. Each map also rotates through map conditions, which makes the same location feel different depending on what is active.
What is the newest ARC Raiders map?
Pendola Pass is the newest map. It launched with the Frozen Trail 2.0 update on October 8, 2026. It is a frozen Italian village and old transport hub where one of the Emperor ARC has fallen, with landmarks such as an observatory and a buried train depot. It introduced Dynamic Loot Zones and hosts the ARC Frigate, a huge vessel raiders can board.
What are map conditions in ARC Raiders?
Map conditions are rotating modifiers that run on a timed schedule for each map. Examples include Night Raid, Uncovered Caches, Electromagnetic Storm, Beachcombing on Riven Tides, and ARC Frigate and Redirection on Pendola Pass. They can add loot, objectives or threats, and some, such as Hidden Bunker and Locked Gate, extend a raid to as long as 40 minutes instead of 30.
What is the ARC Frigate?
The ARC Frigate is one of ARC's largest vessels and was added with Frozen Trail. It appears as a condition on Pendola Pass and hangs high above the map. Raiders board it, move through its internal passages, unlock routes and fight ARC inside, including the three-part Hydra turret. Other squads chase the same objective, so expect player fights as well as ARC.
Which ARC Raiders map is best for beginners?
Embark does not name an official beginner map. Our suggestion is to start on one of the older maps, such as Dam Battlegrounds or Buried City, and play it until you know its exits and main routes. Leave Pendola Pass and the ARC Frigate until you have better gear, because the new ARC there are aggressive and the Frigate attracts other squads.