Arc Raiders’ Hurricane Mode Will Flip Your Tactics — And Toss Your Grenades Around

Arc Raiders is getting a weather-driven gameplay twist on February 24: a hurricane condition that changes how players see, move and fight across maps. The storm reduces sightlines, undermines shields and interferes with projectile trajectories, forcing teams to rethink standard approaches in extraction matches.

Launch date: the hurricane map condition arrives on February 24 as part of a new environmental system from developer Embark.
Combat impact: sustained wind decreases visibility and makes ranged engagements more punishing by disrupting aim and shield effectiveness.
Movement trade-offs: moving with the gale gives a noticeable speed boost, but moving against it will slow you down and hamper positioning.
Projectile hazards: thrown explosives and other projectiles can be pushed off course or back toward the thrower, adding risk to aggressive plays.
Stealth options: the storm can help conceal players in open areas — particularly if you lower or switch off defensive systems to reduce your profile.

Expect the hurricane to shift favored strategies in extraction runs, rewarding teams that adapt to richer environmental threats and penalties.