Flashpoint Update Complete Guide for Arc Raiders

What Arc Raiders' Flashpoint Update (Patch 1.22.0) added: Close Scrutiny, the Vaporizer, the Dolabra and Canto, the Surge Coil, crafting changes and balance.

Published 31 March 2026. Updated 2 November 2026.

What is the Flashpoint Update

The Flashpoint Update (Patch 1.22.0) was a major Arc Raiders content update released on March 31, 2026. It introduced ARC Operations as a new type of major map condition, a deadly airborne enemy, two new weapons, a new deployable, a cooperative project, and sweeping improvements to crafting and matchmaking. This guide covers everything the update added.

ARC Operation: Close Scrutiny

Close Scrutiny is the first ARC Operation, a new category of high-risk map condition. A massive ARC Assessor structure spawns on the map, surrounded by hostile patrols including the new Vaporizer enemy. There is less loot available around the map during this condition, but the Assessor itself contains high-value rewards for Raiders who can breach it. Bring your best gear and a full squad because this is endgame difficulty content.

New Enemy: The Vaporizer

The Vaporizer is an airborne ARC unit with devastating laser attacks and unpredictable movement patterns. It patrols the areas around ARC Operations and can catch Raiders off guard if they are not watching the skies. Its laser deals heavy damage in a sustained beam, so staying mobile and breaking line of sight is critical. Use cover and avoid open areas when Vaporizers are active. It is also the only source of the Vaporizer Regulator, which the Dolabra recipe needs.

New Weapons: Dolabra and Canto

The Dolabra is a legendary energy shotgun, and Embark's Flashpoint post says its variable focus fires either a wide burst or a focused funnel of electricity, a new way to punch through ARC armor plating at close range. It is crafted at the Gunsmith level 3 once you have learned its blueprint, which the wiki places inside the ARC Assessor. Embark's Live Update 2.3.0 notes say the Dolabra Blueprint can now drop in any major map condition, with a slightly lower drop chance. The Canto is a rare submachine gun on medium ammunition, and Embark's post says the Canto still gives you a fighting chance against ARC in close quarters combat.

New Deployable: Surge Coil

The Surge Coil is a rare deployable device that periodically electrifies its surroundings, shocking anything that enters its radius. It works as both area denial and a defensive tool. Place it near extraction points, doorways, or objectives to keep enemies at bay. By its own text it briefly stuns anything caught within it, so position it carefully during squad play.

High Gain Antenna Project

Celeste and Shani want an eye in the sky to track the strange shapes Raiders have reported, so they ask everyone to gather resources toward a High Gain Antenna, a Player Project. Contributors are rewarded for their effort.

Crafting System Overhaul

The crafting interface received a major quality of life upgrade. You can now fulfill missing materials directly from the crafting screen. Instead of jumping between tabs to recycle, refine, or purchase materials, all suggested actions appear in a single window. This dramatically speeds up the crafting workflow and reduces friction when building gear.

Loot and Matchmaking Changes

Locked room loot values have been increased across the board, scaled by key rarity. Higher rarity keys now guarantee significantly better loot. Baron Husk loot spawns are also increased. On the matchmaking side, players who build custom loadouts are more likely to join fresh servers. Fill Squad and Solo vs Squad became mutually exclusive options, and the matchmaking timer is displayed on all screens. Solo vs Squads has since left matchmaking: the Frozen Trail 2.0 notes (October 8, 2026) removed it while Embark re-evaluates its role.

ARC Enemy Balance Changes

Rocketeers take reduced collision damage and no longer instantly die when stunned on impact. The chance for multiple Fireflies spawning together is reduced. ARC units identify nearby players faster but switch targets more intelligently instead of fixating on the first player spotted. Shredders were added to every map, and on Dam Battlegrounds only during certain map conditions. Ticks disable all interactions except escape when attached.

Scrappy Feeding Boost

You can now feed your Scrappy specific items to boost loot collection variety and receive higher-value rewards during raids. This gives players more control over their loot outcomes and adds a strategic layer to inventory management. Experiment with different items to find the best feeding combinations for the materials you need.