Arc Raiders players have reason to celebrate. The first major update titled North Line went live on November 13, 2025, expanding the game’s horizon with exciting new content and features. Developed by Embark Studios, the update introduces the brand-new Stella Montis map, two fearsome new ARC enemies—the Matriarch and the Shredder—and a variety of fresh weapons, grenades, and mines to diversify combat strategies.
Community Unlock Event: Breaking New Ground
Players will need to cooperate through a global Helldivers 2-inspired community event called Breaking New Ground to unlock access to the Stella Montis map. The event began immediately with the update’s release and runs through December. During this limited time, Raiders contribute Merits, a new event currency, by completing objectives to rebuild safe passage to this frosty northern region.
New Gameplay Features and Fixes
Beyond the map and enemies, the North Line update includes significant gameplay improvements:
- Reduced character movement latency on servers to address “damage after cover” desync issues.
- Fixes for quest progress blocks when multiple objectives or items were needed in a round.
- Achievement triggers corrected with selective re-completion for some milestones.
- Reduced delay between shooting ARC units and impact effects showing, enhancing combat feedback.
- Terrain fixes that prevented players from falling through the map in certain locations.
- Inventory updates, including field crafting persistence and stack splitting.
- Smoothed vaulting and additional UI improvements.
New Weapons and Gear
The update also introduces new weapons and tactical gears:
- Aphelion Rifle
- Trailblazer Grenade and Seeker Grenade
- Pulse, Deadline, and Gas Mines
- Upgraded crafting materials and schematic drops to balance gameplay.
Looking Forward: Cold Snap Update in December
Embark Studios announced that the North Line is just the beginning of a rich content roadmap. In December, the Cold Snap update will bring a new “Flickering Flames” event, seasonal map conditions with snow, and a long-awaited Expedition Project Raider reset, continuing to expand and evolve the game world.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the North Line update launch?
November 13, 2025, with global rollout times specific to each region.
What is the Breaking New Ground event?
A community unlock event where players collectively contribute Merits to unlock the Stella Montis map.
Who are the new ARC enemies?
The Matriarch and the Shredder, providing fresh combat challenges.
What new weapons are included?
Aphelion Rifle, Trailblazer Grenade, Seeker Grenade, plus various new mines.
What improvements does this update include?
Latency and desync fixes, smoother vaulting, inventory upgrades, bug fixes, and achievement stability improvements.
Conclusion
The North Line update marks a significant milestone for Arc Raiders, introducing exciting new regions and community-driven progression. With new enemies, weapons, and game-play refinements, Embark Studios is delivering an enriched experience to keep the growing player base engaged while building momentum toward next month’s Cold Snap content expansion.