Full details about the Arc Raiders Flashpoint update have just been revealed by Embark Studios. According to the preview, the massive patch will feature the new Vaporizer enemy type, as well as a high-risk/high-value Close Scrutiny map condition. Here is everything in the latest Arc Raiders patch notes.Arc Raiders Flashpoint Update Patch Notes ExplainedScreenshot: Embark StudiosA day before its launch, Embark Studios has revealed major details about the Arc Raiders Flashpoint update. The Swedish developers released a detailed blog outlining the main features of the March 31 expansion. The biggest new feature is the Vaporizer ARC threat. The aerial enemy flies throughout the map in groups and can use deadly ranged laser attacks.However, the other major change coming to the extraction shooter is the new Arc Raiders Close Scrutiny map condition. Embark describes the mode as having high-risk/high-reward encounters. It appears players will be able to jump into some of the game’s most difficult combat scenarios to date, to get rarer loot. For your convenience, here is everything included in the Arc Raiders Flashpoint Update Patch Notes:New Threats & Enemy ChangesScreenshot: Embark StudiosVaporizer (New Enemy)New aerial ARC unit equipped with a lethal laser.Often appears in groups.Forces players to rethink positioning and combat timing.Shredder ExpansionPreviously limited to Stella Montis.Now appearing across:Blue GateBuried CitySpaceportDam Battlegrounds (under specific conditions)Significantly increases overall mission danger.New Map ConditionScreenshot: Embark StudiosClose Scrutiny (ARC Operation Modifier)Introduces high-risk, high-reward encountersFeatures the ARC Assessor:Heavily guarded enemyDrops rare progression componentsNew WeaponsDolabra Energy ShotgunCanto Sub-machine GunProgression & Player ProjectsScreenshot: Embark StudiosHigh-Gain Antenna ProjectPlayers collect and contribute materials from:Topside areasARC OperationsRewards include:Gameplay itemsRaider TokensFocuses on monitoring ARC activity across SperanzaSystems & Gameplay UpdatesScreenshot: Embark StudiosScrappy Feeding BoostFeed specific items to influence what Scrappy retrieves.Enables targeted resource farmingChance to earn bonus itemsCrafting ImprovementsStreamlined crafting system.Players can fulfill missing materials directly from the crafting interface through suggested actions:RecyclingRefiningPurchasing directlyAdditional ContentNew quests.Quality-of-life improvements.New store bundles.Wasp Hunter Set (Cosmetic Pack).World ChangesARC activity is escalating across Speranza.Enemy behavior is becoming more coordinated.Resource-rich zones now feature increased threats and encounters.Arc Raiders Wasp Hunter Set (Premium Cosmetic Pack)Screenshot: Embark StudiosThe Arc Raiders Flashpoint update will also feature a new premium Wasp Hunter cosmetic set. Players will be able to purchase the new Raider skin for 2,400 Tokens, which is roughly $20 USD.The Wasp Hunter outfit comes with multiple color variants and cosmetic items. Here is everything included in the bundle:Outfit: Wasp Hunter (4 variants)Navy BlueHornet YellowOrangeLight BlueBackpack: Oxygen Tank (White)Scrappy Helmet: Wasp HunterRaider Tool: Thruster HammerPrice: 2,400 Raider TokensScreenshot: Embark StudiosArc Raiders Flashpoint Update Release DateScreenshot: Embark StudiosThe Arc Raiders Flashpoint update release date is Tuesday, March 31, 2026. The patch should go live at around 1:30 AM PT. However, the specific update times can sometimes vary, so that is just a rough release window estimate.For a full breakdown of when the Arc Raiders Flashpoint goes live in your region, make sure to check out our release times guide here. Based on the preview Embark Studios has given us, it sounds like one of the extraction shooter’s biggest updates yet!The post Arc Raiders Flashpoint Update Adds New Enemies, Weapons, and Major Changes appeared first on VICE.