Arc Raiders North Line Update: Release Time, New Map, Enemies, and Loot

The first major update for Arc Raiders is almost here. Titled North Line, it’s set to expand the extraction shooter with a new region, fresh enemy types, and plenty of gear to chase. After the game’s successful launch on October 30, 2025, this update marks the beginning of its post‑launch roadmap.

Arc Raiders Community Event Unlocks Stella Montis Map in November Update | Image Credit: Embark Studios

Release Date & Start Time

The North Line update goes live on Thursday, November 13, 2025. Here’s when you can expect it in your region:

• Los Angeles (PT): 1:30 AM

• New York (ET): 4:30 AM

• London (GMT): 9:30 AM

• Paris (CET): 10:30 AM

• Moscow (MSK): 12:30 PM

• Dubai (GST): 1:30 PM

• New Delhi (IST): 3:00 PM

• Beijing (CST): 5:30 PM

• Tokyo (JST): 6:30 PM

• Sydney (AEDT): 8:30 PM

Content Coming in North Line

• New Region/Map – Stella Montis

  • A challenging mountain zone designed for well‑equipped players.

  • Unlockable via the community event Breaking New Ground, where players donate materials to restore tunnels.

  • Offers rare resources, weapon blueprints, and new quests.

• Community Event – Breaking New Ground

  • Collect and donate materials like Metal Parts, Fabric, Chemicals, Rubber, and Plastic.

  • Earn Merits, a new event currency, while helping unlock Stella Montis.

  • Leads into Phase II: Staking Our Claim, with personal rewards and progression tracks.

• New Enemies

  • The Matriarch: A hulking ARC machine tougher than the Queen.

  • The Shredder: Exclusive to Stella Montis, designed for close‑quarters encounters.

• New Weapons & Equipment

  • Aphelion Rifle (legendary weapon).

  • Trailblazer Grenade and Seeker Grenade.

  • Pulse Mine, Deadline Mine, Gas Mine for tactical variety.

What’s Next

North Line is just the start. The next update, Cold Snap, is scheduled for December and will introduce the Flickering Flames event, a snowfall map condition, and more progression resets.