What's next ARC Raiders map condition? Details on Toxic Swamp, new challenges & more

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Published at :December 20, 2025 at 2:49 PM

Modified at :December 20, 2025 at 2:49 PM

(Courtesy : Embark Studios)

A new map in January 2026?

Raiders and gamers are currently enjoying the new ARC Raiders cold snap update, where the map has received a harsh and snowy environment.

However, many of them are also wondering what’s coming next in the game. According to the latest data in the game, it appears to be related to Toxic Swamp. Let’s check out more details in this article.

🚨 ARC Raiders Future Content EXPOSED1. We’ll get a new map event “Toxic Swamp” during the next Trials season.2. Brand new Trials will go live:– “Deliver thermal rocks”– “Search frozen raider containers”– “Throw snowballs at Rocketeers/Bastions”3. Trials Season 2 rewards… pic.twitter.com/QfrP9SoT6C
— Rooster (@TheRooster) December 18, 2025

How to datamine ARC Raiders calendar (PC Only)

Here’s how to check:

Boot the ARC Raiders.
Move your PC’s system date ahead (for example, January 2026).
Relaunch game refreshes to display forthcoming Trials/map conditions.
Note: Subject to change, Epic-style modifications are possible.

Cold Snap Trials & Post-Event Schedule

Trial	Description
Search Frozen Raider Containers	Loot icy stashes.
Throw Snowballs at Rocketeers	Pelt flying foes.
Throw Snowballs at Bastions	Nail tanky bots.

Also Read: ARC Raiders: How to survive & treat frostbite?

Upcoming timeline in ARC Raiders

Cold Snap Ends: January 13, 2026.
Hidden Bunker Returns: Jan 13–19 (bunker-hopping mayhem).
Toxic Swamp Debuts: Week of January 19 (Dam-focused?).

For now, we don’t have any confirmed or specific details on the Toxic Swamp. However, from the name itself, we can speculate poison, gas, sludge slowed, mutated enemies, toxic trees & more.

This is going to be yet another harsh environment and we think it might be harder than the cold snap and snowy update. Roaming outside will be much harder, where you have to pay attention to your surroundings as well as the enemies, too.

This is perfect for extraction tension and just might become the best update in ARC Raiders in January 2026. As we get closer to the new year, we will surely get more updates and announcements from Embark Studios. Make sure to follow us as we will keep you guys updated with all the latest news and announcements for ARC Raider in 2026.

FAQs

When does ARC Raiders Toxic Swamp start?

Week of January 19, 2026 (post-Hidden Bunker).

How to preview ARC Raiders future content?

PC: Change system date forward, relaunch game.

What are Cold Snap Trials?

Frozen Containers search, snowball Rocketeers/Bastions.

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Mahaksh Chouhan

Mahaksh Chauhan is a passionate gaming journalist who loves for old-school RPGs and turn-based games. With a keen eye for storytelling and a deep understanding of game mechanics, Mahaksh brings an unique perspective to the world of gaming. Inspired by classics like Persona, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Skyrim, Mahaksh is dedicated in sharing the magic of games with readers. When not writing or gaming, Mahaksh can be found cheering on WWE superstars or watching his favourite Anime.