Shrouded Sky is going to be the newest update in ARC Raiders when it goes live later this month.
Part of the Q1 roadmap that Embark revealed earlier in January, Shrouded Sky will feature plenty of new content for the players. It’s expected to be bigger than the recent Headwinds update, but Embark has been pretty tight-lipped about it so far.
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ARC Raiders Shrouded Sky expected release date
Embark hasn’t announced a release date for Shrouded Sky. Typically, Embark announces an update’s release date closer to its launch. There’s an update coming next week when the store refreshes after six days (as of writing). However, I firmly believe it will be too quick for Shrouded Sky.
Two dates appear to be possible. Embark has typically been releasing updates on Tuesday. This pattern is consistent for both Cold Snap and the ongoing Headwinds updates. I would mark two dates on my calendar: Feb. 17 and Feb. 24. The former feels more likely given the availability of the Expedition project 2. However, I won’t rule out the Feb. 24 timeline either at this point in time.
What can we expect from Shrouded Sky in ARC Raiders
While we won’t be getting any new map in the upcoming update, here’s what we know to be confirmed.
- New map condition: I guess that this could be the Toxic Swamp map modifier. The Toxic Swamp modifier was expected to be present in the ongoing season, but it seems to have been delayed. The new map condition will likely replace Bird City, which is currently available on the Buried City map.
- New ARC Threat: We received the Shredder and the Matriarch in Cold Snap. Headwinds doesn’t include a new ARC. That could change in Shrouded Sky. It could be something smaller, something bigger than the Matriarch, or a bit of both.
- Player Project and Raider Deck: The Goalie Deck was free and fantastic, and there will be a new one available when Shrouded Sky goes live. A new project is also expected after Trophy Display expires, along with a new expedition.
Finally, there will be a map update and a new expedition as announced on the roadmap. It’s hard to predict what the exact map update will look like. It could be something similar to Cold Snap when part of the maps were completely frozen.
For the time being, ARC Raiders fans will have to wait patiently and aim to complete the Trophy Display project that offers some fantastic rewards.
