The long-awaited Stella Montis map is finally arriving in ARC Raiders as part of The North Line update — the game’s first major post-launch content expansion. Players have been spotting this mysterious northern region on the world map for weeks, but it’s only now that Embark Studios is ready to open the gates. Here’s a complete Stella Montis release schedule, event details, and everything you can expect when it drops.
The North Line Update Release Date and Time
Embark Studios has officially confirmed that The North Line update will go live on November 13, 2025, across all platforms.
| Time Zone | Launch Time |
|---|---|
| PT | 1:30 AM |
| CT | 3:30 AM |
| ET | 4:30 AM |
| GMT | 9:30 AM |
| CET | 10:30 AM |
This update marks the start of ARC Raiders’ post-launch roadmap, bringing new gameplay zones, enemies, weapons, and community-driven activities.
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How to Unlock the Stella Montis Map
While the update goes live at the above times, Stella Montis won’t immediately be playable. The region is locked behind a community challenge called Breaking New Ground, where players worldwide must collaborate to restore the tunnels leading to the northern frontier.
- Event name: Breaking New Ground
- Objective: Rebuild access tunnels to Stella Montis
- Event currency: Merits
- Duration: From November 13 until December 2025
The event begins as soon as the countdown ends, and progress will depend on the global community’s collective effort. Once unlocked, Stella Montis will officially open for exploration, introducing fresh challenges and rewards.
What’s Inside Stella Montis
Described by Embark Studios as “cold, pristine, and filled with the remnants of humanity’s lost ambitions,” the new region offers both stunning visuals and brutal combat encounters. Raiders who venture into Stella Montis can expect:
- New ARCs:
- Matriarch – a massive ARC enemy, tougher than the Queen, available during the Breaking New Ground event.
- Shredder – exclusive to Stella Montis, designed for close-quarters combat.
- New Weapons and Explosives:
- Aphelion Rifle / Energy Burst Battle Rifle
- Trailblazer Grenade
- Seeker Grenade
- Pulse Mine, Deadline Mine, and Gas Mine
- New Playstyles:
- Lone Wolf – for solo extraction tactics.
- Trailblazer – supporting aggressive recon and map traversal.
- New Questlines:
- Tied directly to the lore of humanity’s reclamation efforts on the surface.
This expansion is more than just a new map — it’s a community milestone. The North Line represents ARC Raiders’ shift toward a live-content structure similar to Helldivers 2, rewarding teamwork and long-term progression.
The update also introduces revised cosmetic pricing, improved matchmaking options (including duo play), and sets the stage for December’s Cold Snap update, which will add new environmental effects and events.
ARC Raiders Next Update: Cold Snap Details and Release Window
Embark Studios has already teased the next chapter — Cold Snap — coming in December 2025. It will introduce:
- The Flickering Flames limited-time event
- A snowfall map condition
- Expedition Project Raider reset
- Additional quests and cosmetics
This roadmap confirms ARC Raiders’ commitment to continuous post-launch growth, with The North Line being just the start. Play Now!
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