ARC Raiders Players Desire a Stark Contrast to Stella Montis for Upcoming Map

A significant portion of the ARC Raiders community is advocating for a shift in focus for the game’s upcoming map. Players are urging Embark Studios to create a map that emphasizes player versus environment (PvE) scenarios, moving away from the current emphasis on player versus player (PvP) combat found in Stella Montis. This growing desire indicates a strong demand for collaborative gameplay against abundant enemies, specifically ARC foes.

Desire for a Cooperative PvE Experience

Following the release of Stella Montis, players have expressed a need for future maps to be populated with numerous ARC enemies. Many believe that a design with an overwhelming amount of these adversaries would encourage teamwork among players, fostering a more cooperative experience. A Reddit post by user DptBear has garnered over 3,000 upvotes. The user proposed a new map filled with aggressive ARC foes, allowing players to utilize their high-tier gear in PvE scenarios rather than combatting each other.

Current Game Structure

At present, ARC Raiders features five distinct maps, each offering unique gameplay experiences. The complexity and enemy density vary significantly across these maps:

• Dam Battlegrounds: This is the easiest map, with minimal ARC enemies, providing a more relaxed PvP experience.
• Buried City and Blue Gate: These have a higher concentration of opponents, intensifying player engagement.
• Stella Montis: Released on November 13, this map unfolds inside a northern mountain research facility, incorporating a two-layer design that enhances PvP gameplay.

While Stella Montis has introduced exciting PvP dynamics, players agree it lacks sufficient ARC foes, prompting the call for a more enemy-rich environment.

Future Developments and Community Feedback

The developers at Embark Studios have indicated their intention to support ARC Raiders for a decade. They plan to expand the game with various maps, potentially including a dedicated PvE-centric one in the future. While initially designed as a PvE game, the shift to a PvPvE extraction shooter format shows the developers are keen on balancing both playstyles.

A new patch titled Cold Snap is set to be released in December 2025. This update is expected to introduce various enhancements, including:

• New Snowfall Map Condition
• Flickering Flames Event
• New Raider Deck
• Additional Quests

The exact release date for this update remains unspecified. Players are hopeful that their feedback regarding more PvE content will influence future developments and create an exciting, collaborative gaming experience in ARC Raiders.