The highly anticipated ARC Raiders Riven Tides update launched on April 28, 2026. However, patch 1.26.0 accidentally broke the game’s crossplay feature. Players across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC quickly noticed the issue. The settings menu completely locked the crossplay option in the disabled state. Consequently, gamers cannot matchmake or team up with friends on competing platforms.
How to Fix the Crossplay Issue
Embark Studios officially acknowledged the bug via their Discord server. Developers are currently investigating the problem. As of today, April 30, they have not deployed an official patch.
Fortunately, Embark provided a temporary workaround. Players can fully reset their game settings to default. This action successfully re-enables crossplay. However, this fix completely wipes out all custom controls and accessibility preferences. Therefore, players must decide if avoiding the hassle of tweaking settings is worth playing solo until a real patch arrives.
New ARC Raiders Riven Tides Content & Enemies
Bugs aside, the new update delivers a massive content drop. Embark added a brand-new map called Riven Tides. Additionally, the developers introduced a fresh map condition named Beachcombing. This mode allows players to use a metal detector to hunt for buried treasure on the shores. Meanwhile, players must stay vigilant. The update unleashed a deadly new enemy known as the ARC Turbine.
Furthermore, Riven Tides launches the next Expedition Window. Embark has completely overhauled the reward system. Previously, players hoarded high-value Stash or Coin items to earn five extra Skill Points. Now, the studio ties these points to a strict damage challenge. Players must rack up 100,000 damage before Monday, May 11. Specifically, this equals destroying approximately 20 Bastions.
Finally, this patch concludes the official January to April 2026 roadmap. Embark has not yet revealed the specific schedule for the remainder of the year. Nevertheless, the studio plans to support the shooter for a decade. Therefore, players should expect a new roadmap very soon.
