Following the images shared in subscriber emails and a standalone Shorts teaser released three or four days prior, ARC Raiders finally delivered a new, 30-second Riven Tides teaser on April 24th.

Judging by the release schedule for the previous Flashpoint update, ARC Raiders will probably release one final, longer official trailer, showcasing even more details, on the day Riven Tides launches: April 28th.

In contrast, this latest teaser maintains the vintage film documentary aesthetic seen previously, offering further glimpses of the new map.

Below, we will provide a detailed breakdown of this latest teaser's content and use it as a basis to speculate on ARC Raiders' future plans.

April 24th teaser content

Although the teaser runs for 30 seconds, the actual footage containing new visuals lasts only about 20 seconds, a common trait among game teasers.

The video opens with a concise text log in the bottom-left corner, indicating that the subsequent footage is sourced from Scout Report 0057 (echoing a text-based report of the same name previously released by the developers). The log notes the detection of an unknown ARC threat within Riven Tides sector.

Following the text log, the visuals shift, presented as a flashback, to reveal glimpses of various distinct areas within the map. A common thread runs through them all: a state of decay, yet one where massive ruins silently attest to the glories of the past.

First, you can spot a flock of birds in the distance alongside a large tower-like structure of some kind; next, a massive concrete edifice comes into view, standing sentinel at the water's edge.

Additionally, the footage reveals several metallic structures or buildings with a distinct reddish hue. Immediately thereafter, the camera cuts to a close-up of that colossal, distinctly industrial-style building. Finally, you catch a glimpse of the shipyard area.

Compared to all previous trailers or articles related to Riven Tides, the new footage in this teaser focuses more heavily on showcasing the industrialized sections of the new map, rather than the hotel complex, which is expected to serve as the map's central POI.

To be honest, this new teaser doesn't offer a massive amount of new information. However, the opening text log does allow us to tentatively confirm that the name of the new map is indeed Riven Tides.

Furthermore, these industrialized zones, each featuring unique interior layouts, are almost certain to become key battlegrounds in the game moving forward. Buried inside, there may be many rare ARC Raiders blueprints.

Further speculation on other new content

Based on the information currently available, save for a few minor details, the general layout of the new map can already be largely pieced together.

Consequently, the true mystery at this stage lies in the new ARC and map events, regarding which there have been virtually no leaks.

However, regarding the new ARC, previous trailers allow us to make an initial guess that it will be a flying-type enemy; furthermore, the game's roadmap, released early this year, indicated that it would also be a large-scale ARC.

It is worth noting that this new enemy should be distinct from Assessor introduced in Flashpoint update. While the latter is also a massive aerial apparatus, it is incapable of launching direct attacks itself.

In contrast, the new enemy appearing in Riven Tides will, much like Queen or Matriarch, pose a direct, lethal threat to you, with its aerial capabilities potentially granting it additional tactical advantages!

Among the flying-class enemies currently known in ARC Raiders, aside from a few exceptions with high damage output, most are primarily characterized by their agility and swarm-attack behaviors; however, this new addition may well shake up that dynamic.

Of course, its massive size virtually guarantees that this new enemy won't be particularly agile; however, it can leverage the vertical distance between the ground and the sky to gain unique advantages. Nevertheless, players will undoubtedly devise effective countermeasures in short order.

As for the new map events, they will naturally be centered around Riven Tides map; furthermore, we speculate that they may be linked to some form of extreme weather phenomenon.

The weather conditions that have appeared in various events thus far include cold snaps, hurricanes, and lightning strikes; consequently, the new event may very well be water-related, after all, Riven Tides is a coastal-themed map.

Given that Raiders are human, and that no ARCs appear to possess deep-diving capabilities, it remains difficult to predict exactly what form these new map events will take; however, one thing is certain: they must offer a fresh and novel experience.

Potential additional content

With almost every update release, ARC Raiders tends to introduce content that wasn't originally on the schedule, or new missions that, while never explicitly listed, are consistently added to the game.

Therefore, beyond the confirmed map events, the new ARC, and the new Expedition Window, we can expect several additional missions to go live alongside this update.

These missions are typically not difficult to complete, and they may require you to traverse the new map extensively, thereby helping you familiarize yourself with the terrain.

Furthermore, though the likelihood is slim, we cannot rule out the possibility that Riven Tides will introduce some form of new gadget or device that can be acquired and crafted. Perhaps this will serve as your secret weapon for tackling the new map events!

What will come after Riven Tides?

As you may recall, in the roadmap released at the beginning of the year, ARC Raiders, specifically through its Escalation program, only outlined its update schedule for the period spanning January through April; Riven Tides marks the final installment of that initial lineup.

Now, with a multitude of similar games launching or receiving updates of their own, you might be wondering what new surprises ARC Raiders has in store for you over the coming eight months as we look ahead to 2026.

Although ARC Raiders has yet to reveal its plans for the immediate future, we anticipate that they will make an announcement once Riven Tides update cycle is roughly halfway complete. After all, if a game ceases to receive updates, it is quickly forgotten by its player base.

However, given that the first four updates have already introduced a substantial amount of new content, ARC Raiders might instead opt to use these updates to bring the first half of the year to a smooth conclusion, reserving any further update announcements for the end of June.

That wraps up our breakdown of the new teaser, along with our predictions and speculations regarding future developments for ARC Raiders. We hope this helps you plan your gaming schedule!

The items produced by Torchlight Infinite SS12 Lunaria mechanic can greatly boost your character, but they are also the most valuable endgame items this season. New players often don't know how to use them, let alone how to farm them.

This is because Torchlight Infinite, much like Path of Exile, features a dizzying array of mechanics, each yielding different yet highly useful items, leaving newcomers unsure where to begin. So let's set aside the specific mechanics and look at what requirements new players need to meet in Season 12 before they can start endgame farming.

Core Resources

Many new players often ask when they can obtain the universal trading currency, Torchlight Infinite Flame Elementium. Keep in mind that this crucial resource does not drop before Timemark 5. Therefore, your sole objective from Timemark 1 through 4 is to push through as quickly as possible. Even for Timemark 5 and 6, it is advisable to transition quickly; your loot journey truly begins once you reach Timemark 7.

In terms of crafting, there is a key milestone. Upon reaching Timemark 3, you gain access to Tier 4 crafts. You should use this opportunity to craft gear and replace the weak Legendary or ordinary Rare items you acquired during the campaign.

After that, resist the urge to craft further until Timemark 7. Although Tier 2 and Tier 3 items become available at Timemark 5, they require almost the same materials as  Tier 2 items that drop at Timemark 7. To conserve resources, skip directly to Tier 2 gear from Timemark 7.

Boss Rushing

Boss Rushing is one of the most mainstream and recommended strategies for new players, especially when your character is at Timemark 7 (T7). In Path of Exile terms, a T7 map is roughly equivalent to a yellow map, with very limited loot drops.

You cannot rely on the season mechanic for high-efficiency farming at this stage, because T7 drops are far below those of Profound difficulty. Therefore, the main goal at this stage is to move beyond T7 as quickly as possible, unless you truly don't mind farming bosses repeatedly.

The primary rewards from boss rushing come from two sources. The first is Nether Realm Essence, a material used to reroll maps and add extra affixes. Every time you open a rerolled map, it consumes some of the essence from your inventory. In Season 12, Nether Realm Essence is extremely valuable (its worth fluctuates wildly between seasons; last season it was very easy to acquire).

The second source is the bosses' exclusive drops, including Precise Gems and boss-exclusive uniques. The value of most unique items declines as the season progresses, except for catch-up uniques. If you are not in a hurry, pushing later means your overall resource burden will be lighter.

How to Improve Your Character?

Increasing your character's damage in Torchlight Infinite is not solely about gear. Similar to Path of Exile, you must also consider your passive skill tree, support skills, and more. In fact, Torchlight Infinite is even more complex in this regard.

Hero Memories

Ensure you have the correct Hero Memories equipped. For the vast majority of builds, you need one of Strength, Dexterity, or Intelligence, depending on your skill's primary attribute. Aim for Memories that grant increased life, energy shield, or other defensive stats, or directly boost damage. By leveling up Memories, they gain an extra affix at level 20, and at level 30 they grant +1 to your Hero Trait level. You can use Memory Reconstruction feature to randomly reroll the affixes on a Memory.

Equipment

On your gear, especially weapons, prioritize Tier 2 affixes as much as possible. They provide a significant damage increase over lower-tier affixes. At the same time, make sure your equipment has ample Energy.

Each support gem you activate reserves Energy. You can use the gear enhancement feature to consume Energy Cores to randomly increase your maximum Energy. The more Energy you have, the more support gems you can socket into your skills for a high-end setup.

Rings

Be sure to distinguish between regular Rings and Spirit Rings. Spirit Rings have an implicit Minion Damage modifier and roll minion-related affixes. If your build does not revolve around Minions, do not use Spirit Rings under any circumstances.

Legendary Equipment

You can look for Legendary items on Auction House that provide a huge boost to your build for a very reasonable amount of Flame Elementium. Early on, target items that ask for no more than 5–10 Flame Elementium each. If you are unsure which Legendary items suit your build, browse the in-game Collection tab to check their drop sources.

Skills

Support Skills

Support gems only take effect when linked to your main skill, so carefully review your skill links to ensure each support gem provides a meaningful benefit to your main skill. If unsure, use a training dummy to test damage changes.

Auras

After entering maps, you should gradually replace the auras you used during the campaign with powerful auras that reserve 50% mana. Using support gems like Restrain can reduce aura reservation, allowing you to run two or even more auras at the same time. Support gems such as Aura Amplification can further enhance aura effects.

Slates

In endgame, you will need to equip a Slate of your chosen attribute, but early on you don't need to chase perfection. Use Auction House search function, set your Gods, then search for keywords like Additional to find Slates with damage-boosting affixes suitable for your build that require only a small amount of Flame Elementium.

How to Choose a Build?

When you plan to transition from your campaign build to a farming build but are unsure what gear and talents to pick, you can check Hero Rankings to see the gear and talent choices of top players at various points early in the season. This provides an invaluable reference.

If you follow all the steps above, clearing Timemark 7 shouldn't be difficult. However, as difficulty increases, your build may not handle Timemark 8 perfectly, and it may be more efficient to stick to T7 farming.