If you’ve been waiting for Arc Raiders to drop something exciting before April hits, Embark Studios just delivered. The Flashpoint Update (v1.22.0) went live on March 31, 2026, and it’s packed with a new flying ARC enemy, two brand-new weapons, map overhauls, and quality-of-life improvements that raiders have been begging for. Let’s break it all down fast.
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Arc Raiders Flashpoint 1.22.0 — Overview
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Update Name | Flashpoint |
| Version | 1.22.0 |
| Release Date | March 31, 2026 |
| Release Time | 2:10 AM PT / 5:10 AM ET |
| New ARC Enemy | Vaporizer (Flying, Laser Beams) |
| New Weapons | Canto (SMG) & Dolabra (Energy Shotgun) |
| New Item | Surge Coil (Deployable Electrifier) |
| New Map Condition | ARC Operation: Close Scrutiny |
| New Project | High-Gain Antenn |
What’s New in the Flashpoint Update?
🤖 New ARC Enemy: Vaporizer
A new flying ARC threat called the Vaporizer has been added. It fires powerful laser beams with unpredictable attack patterns, making encounters significantly more challenging. Think you’ve mastered Firefly and Comet? Think again.
🔫 Two New Weapons
The Canto is a rare SMG ideal for close-quarters combat against ARC threats, while the Dolabra is the game’s first legendary energy shotgun, capable of shredding ARC armor at close range.
🗺️ New Map Condition: ARC Operation – Close Scrutiny
Loot is scarce, ARC patrols are heavy, and a massive new probe called Assessor has landed — but the rewards inside are described as highly lucrative. Risk vs. reward at its finest.
🐓 Feed Scrappy for Better Loot
You can now feed items like Lemons and Apricots to Scrappy, boosting the loot the rooster collects and increasing the value of items dropped over time.
🛠️ Crafting Gets Smarter
The crafting system now lets you recycle, refine, or purchase required materials all within a single window, eliminating the need to juggle multiple tabs. Testbook
Key Balance & QoL Changes
- Loot value increased inside all locked rooms
- Shredders now spread across all maps, not just Stella Montis
- Reduced weapon audio latency (16 GB RAM+ systems)
- Console players can now hide the HUD via gameplay options
- Rocketeers are more survivable; Firefly multi-spawns reduced
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FAQs
Q: What is the Vaporizer in the Arc Raiders Flashpoint update?
The Vaporizer is a new flying ARC enemy that shoots unpredictable laser beams, making it one of the trickiest threats added to the game so far.
Q: When did Arc Raiders Flashpoint update go live?
The Arc Raiders Flashpoint update went live on March 31, 2026, at 2:10 AM PT / 5:10 AM ET. Testbook Just update the game and jump straight in — no downtime required.
