thousands ARC Raiders Fans are calling for the world map to be accessible to all party members so they can more easily see ongoing events and mark the zones they think are best for their raid. Despite a successful launch and a strong player base just months after launch. ARC Raiders In particular, it faced criticism for missing quality-of-life features such as a shared world map for party members.
Embark Studios has responded to fan requests by adding more quality-of-life features to each product. ARC Raiders spot. Still, many players believe the developers are moving too slowly. Others also believe the game is missing basic features that should have been included at launch, citing the world map as a prime example.
New ARC Raiders update on January 28th fixes unintended weapon changes
A day after the release of the Headwinds update, Embark Studios released a new ARC Raiders update to address some accidental changes.
ARC Raiders fans say every party member should have a look at the map.
in ARC RaidersOnly the party leader or host can view the map and ongoing events to decide where the team should go. Other party members must follow the leader's instructions or communicate with third parties. ARC Raiders A map that tracks events. Thousands of fans are now claiming the system is inefficient and calling on Embark Studios to make the map visible to all party members.
What makes the current system even more frustrating are the guidance conditions. ARC Raiders These are time sensitive, meaning teams often have to make decisions quickly to avoid missing out on bonuses. However, party members waste valuable time as they have to spend extra time asking the leader for exact location and duration or have to rely on online tools to select their seats.
In most shooting games that have a decision-making phase for landing, every squad member usually has some way of suggesting where the team should go. in Call of Duty: WarzoneFor example, team members can ping a location on the map before selecting a landing spot. surprisingly, ARC Raiders They let down thousands of fans by skipping this standard feature. One Reddit user even said that party members' inability to see the map was the main reason they stopped playing the game.
Shared maps aren't fans' only problem ARC Raiders' map. Many people expressed their displeasure on social media about the state of the map. Players say the current rotation schedules some limited-time events during work hours, making it difficult for people with standard 9-to-5 jobs to participate. Fans are now asking Embark Studios to adjust the timing of the map conditions. Then even regular players can benefit.
ARC Raiders' world map could use more improvements.
Fans have suggested some practical quality of life features to improve the map. One user recommended adding a small counter next to each zone to indicate the count. ARC Raiders Players can save time by using the keys they have for the area. Another suggestion suggested that zone icons display the number of active quests in each location to help players prioritize raids.
According to ARC RaidersThe February patch, 2026 roadmap, will feature a new map update that may include some of the requested features. Titled Shrouded Sky, the patch also introduces new map conditions and new ARC threats. Embark Studios hasn't confirmed an exact release date, but most players are expecting it to arrive in late February.
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October 30, 2025
- ESRB
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Youth/Violence, Blood