Headline: ARC Raiders’ North Line Update Expands Game With Stella Montis Map
ARC Raiders’ North Line update launches today as the game’s first major content expansion. This significant ARC Raiders’ North Line update introduces the new Stella Montis map completely free for all players. Developer Embark Studios deployed the update on November 13 following the game’s strong debut with 700,000 concurrent players. The expansion features a community unlock event that gradually reveals new content based on global player participation and cooperation.
New Map and Community Progression
The ARC Raiders’ North Line update expands the game world northward to Stella Montis. This new area features abandoned structures that remain strangely pristine compared to the Rust Belt’s wrecks. Players must first complete the global “Breaking New Ground” community event to access these mysterious ruins. The entire player base works together to rebuild tunnels connecting to the new northern region through collective resource contributions.
The community event introduces Merits as a new special event currency. Players earn these Merits by contributing resources to the tunnel reconstruction effort. This global progress directly controls when Stella Montis becomes fully accessible to everyone. Once unlocked, Phase Two “Staking Our Claim” begins immediately with exclusive limited-time rewards available until December.
New Enemies and Gameplay Content
The ARC Raiders’ North Line update introduces two dangerous new ARC enemies that challenge even experienced squads. The Matriarch presents a massive threat that dwarfs the Queen ARC in both size and firepower. Meanwhile, the Shredder appears exclusively within Stella Montis and forces close-quarters combat strategies. Both enemies demand new tactical approaches and coordinated team play to defeat successfully.
Players gain access to powerful new gear including the versatile Aphelion Rifle. New tactical devices like the Trailblazer Grenade and Seeker Grenade offer fresh combat options. The Pulse Mine, Deadline Mine, and Gas Mine provide additional strategic battlefield control. New Stella Montis-themed questlines deliver deeper narrative context and exclusive rewards for dedicated players exploring the new territory.
