Topic / Subject
Embark is rolling out ARC Raiders’ “Shrouded Sky” on Feb. 24, adding a rotating Hurricane map condition, new ARC enemies, and new long-term Expedition rewards.

TL;DR
Weather is now gameplay: hurricanes mess with how you move, see, and survive — and the update adds new threats plus better reasons to keep grinding Expeditions.

Key Details

• Per Embark, “Shrouded Sky” goes live February 24.
• Embark says a rotating Hurricane map condition changes wind behavior, visibility, and how debris/shields behave.
• Embark says two new ARC machines are coming: Firefly (flying flame-jet threat) and Comet (locks on and detonates).
• Embark is launching a Weather Monitoring System Project tied to the storm event.
• Embark says the update adds a free Raider Deck (“Surgeon”) and expands the Dam Battlegrounds map area.
• Per VICE, the next Expedition window is Feb. 25–Mar. 1, with rewards including permanent skill points, extra stash space, and cosmetic evolutions.

Breakdown
Extraction shooters live and die on two things: tension and repetition. Shrouded Sky is Embark’s attempt to solve both at once — crank up the tension with a storm that changes how fights “feel,” and reduce repetition with new rewards that matter long-term.

The Hurricane condition is the headline because it messes with basic habits. Visibility gets sketchier, movement becomes riskier, and anything involving shields/debris becomes less predictable. That’s the kind of chaos that turns “safe routes” into bad ideas fast.

Then you add Firefly and Comet — two enemies designed to punish lazy positioning. If you’re used to standing still and beaming, this update is basically telling you to keep moving or get cooked.

The Expedition angle matters too. Permanent skill points and stash space aren’t just cosmetics — they’re progression hooks. If Embark delivers those rewards in a satisfying loop, Shrouded Sky could be a real retention bump.

What to Watch Next

• Player feedback on whether Hurricane feels “fun chaos” or “RNG frustration.”
• Early meta: are Firefly/Comet run-enders or manageable once you learn patterns?
• How meaningful the Expedition rewards feel after a few cycles.
• Whether Embark expands weather conditions beyond hurricanes.

Sources
ARC Raiders — “Shrouded Sky update: The hurricane strikes”
VICE — “Arc Raiders Shrouded Sky Update Adds Storm Weather, New Enemies & Expedition Rewards”
ARC Raiders — “Hurricane map condition: What you need to know”

Comment
Do you want weather mechanics in extraction shooters, or does that just add too much RNG to fights?