ARC Raiders next season & Raider Deck 2 release date
(Courtesy : Embark Studios)
Expect major content update!
The fans and players are currently enjoying the Embark Studio’s extraction shooter, ARC Raiders. The game has already sold more than 12 million units and has a huge consistent player count.
Currently, Season 2’s Week 5 trials are raging on, but many fans are wondering about the next season & Raider Deck 2 details. Let’s check out more details in this article.
Release date for ARC Raiders: Raiders Deck 2
Mark your calendars, as the next Raiders Deck 2 (free battle pass-style rewards) will be dropping after February 28, 2026, right after the Expedition Project window (Feb 22-28).
This will be a massive free update for the players and you can expect new maps, balancing, loot chases and more.
Expedition Project 2: Reset & rewards incoming
The current expedition runs from Dec 22-Feb 18; sign-up window Feb 22-28.
- Keeps blueprints, cosmetics, and Raider Credits.
- Resets: gear, feats, and skill points (for extras).
- After the reset, the New Raider Deck unlocks with new feats for blue credits, including haircuts, clothing, and loot crates galore. Grind pages progressively, feats refresh continuously.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Expedition Start | Feb 22, 6AM PT (window opens) |
| Deck Unlock | Post-Feb 28 |
| Rewards | Free cosmetics, credits, loot |
Also Read: ARC Raiders to receive multiple new maps & major updates in 2026
Conclusion
Recently, the Design lead Virgil Watkins, has also talked about the future roadmap for 2026 and players can expect more amazing content in the game.
Fans and players are expecting great new content for the new season and Raiders Deck 2. However, Embark also needs to fix the cheaters and hackers problem as soon as possible.
Many players are already getting frustrated and now Marathon has also announced its release date, which is quite soon.
FAQs
When does ARC Raiders next Raider Deck release?
After Feb 28, 2026—post-Expedition window (Feb 22-28).
What’s the ARC Raiders Expedition Project?
Optional reset: Lose gear/skills for buffs/new start; window Feb 22-28.
Is the next update free?
Yes—includes new Deck, potential maps/rewards for all.
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