thousand ARC Raiders fans are clamoring for the world map to be accessible to all party members, allowing them to more easily view active events and mark areas they think are best for raids. Despite a successful launch and a strong player base months after release, ARC Raiders has faced some criticism, particularly for missing quality-of-life features such as a shared world map for party members.
Embark Studios has responded to fan requests and added more quality of life features to each ARC Raiders patch. Still, many players feel that the developer is moving too slowly. Others also believe that the game lacks essential features that should have been included at launch, citing the world map as a prime example.
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All party members should see the map, say ARC Raiders fans
IN ARC Raidersonly the group leader or host who decides where the team should go can view the map and active events. Other group members must either rely on the leader's instructions or consult interactive third parties ARC Raiders maps for tracking events. Thousands of fans are now claiming that this system is ineffective and are urging Embark Studios to make the map visible to all party members.
What makes the current system even more frustrating is the state of the map ARC Raiders they are time sensitive, meaning the team often has to make decisions quickly to avoid missing out on bonuses. However, party members have to spend more time asking the leader for exact locations and durations or rely on online tools to select a location, wasting their valuable time.
In most shooters with a landing decision phase, all team members usually have a way of suggesting where the team should go. IN Call of Duty: Warzonefor example, teammates can ping locations on the map before choosing a landing spot. Surprisingly, ARC Raiders she skipped this standard feature, disappointing thousands of fans. One Reddit user even said that party members' inability to see the map was a key reason they stopped playing the game.
The shared map isn't the only problem fans are dealing with ARC Raiders' map. Many took to social media to express their frustration with the conditions on the map. Players say the current rotation schedules some limited-time events during business hours, making it difficult for those with standard nine-to-five jobs to attend. Fans are now asking Embark Studios to adjust the timing of map conditions so casual players can benefit from them.
The ARC Raiders world map could use more improvements
Fans have suggested some handy features to improve the map's quality of life. One user suggested adding a small counter to each zone to see how many ARC Raiders keys that the player has for that region, which saves time. Another suggested that zone icons display the number of active quests in each location to help players prioritize their raids.
According to ARC Raiders' Roadmap 2026, the February patch will bring a new map update that may include some of these requested features. Titled Shrouded Sky, the patch will also introduce new map conditions and a new ARC threat. Embark Studios hasn't confirmed the exact release date, but most players expect it to arrive in late February.
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October 30, 2025
- ESRB
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Teen / Violence, Blood
