Arc Raiders players are missing events they didn’t even know existed

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As a player of Arc Raiders, I’m hearing a lot of frustration about the event schedule. It seems like we’re missing out on important stuff happening on the maps, and honestly, some of us didn’t even know about certain events for days! People are really hoping the developers make some big changes to how events are scheduled and announced so we don’t miss out on key gameplay opportunities.

Arc Raiders currently features five maps, with a sixth one planned for release in April. To keep the gameplay interesting, each map has rotating challenges and events that change every hour.

These events vary widely, from dangerous environmental conditions like electromagnetic storms to opportunities for valuable rewards, such as the locked gate at Blue Gate.

These events happen on a fixed weekly schedule, appearing at the same times each day until the developers change it. This is frustrating players because the event times don’t work for everyone, making some events inaccessible depending on their location.

Arc Raiders call for changes to map event rotations

Players have been discussing this issue since the game launched, but it gained renewed attention with the recent Highwinds update and the addition of Bird City. One player in the UK noticed, using the Metaforge tracker, that the in-game event times were limited to working hours or midnight, making it unplayable for them.

Players on Reddit explained that the ‘Bird City’ event isn’t feasible for them because it’s scheduled during work hours in the GMT timezone. They suggested that the game developers, Embark, implement a flexible schedule so players worldwide can participate in all game features.

Many other fans felt the same way, including those in different parts of the world who were working full-time jobs.

One person commented they couldn’t join the event because of the time zone – they’re in the Eastern US. Another said the event time simply doesn’t work for anyone who has other commitments.

Bird City is a non starter for us in GMT timezone with regular day jobs 😭 I wish Embark would consider a dynamic schedule to give everyone across the globe a chance at all game modes! What do others think, will we see this happening in a future patch or are we forever doomed?
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Arc Raiders has repeatedly had problems with its in-game events. Players have reported completely missing events, even those who’ve spent a significant amount of money on the game.

One player commented that they only started playing recently, about a week ago, but have already put in over 200 hours of playtime, likely due to the Hidden Bunker event.

One player expressed confusion, asking, “What’s a Launch Tower? I’ve spent a lot of time playing this game and I’m just now hearing about this event!”

Most players believe the best way to fix the problem is to change the event schedule frequently and vary the times they happen. This would give all players a fair chance to earn the special rewards from each event.

Embark Studios recently shared its plans for future content, including new map features, and players are eager to see these improvements implemented quickly.

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2026-01-29 16:19