Arc Raiders Best Map – Ranked by Loot, Fun & Difficulty (2026)
Best Maps Ranked (2026)
| Rank | Map | Best For | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buried City | Highest coins, most content | Medium-Hard |
| 2 | Riven Tides | Coastal map, ARC Turbine boss, Beachcombing | Hard |
| 3 | Stella Montis | Best medical loot, unique layout | Hard |
| 4 | Dam Battlegrounds | Best for beginners + boss farming | Easy-Medium |
| 5 | Blue Gate | Scrappy upgrades, residential loot | Medium |
| 6 | Spaceport | Weapon farming, industrial tech | Medium |
Map Rankings by Activity
- Farming coins: Buried City > Stella Montis
- Boss farming: Dam (Harvester) > Buried City
- Beachcombing / new loot: Riven Tides
- Blueprint farming: Blue Gate
- PvP: Buried City (Plaza Rosa)
- Learning: Dam Battlegrounds
All six maps above are live. The next major update, Frozen Trail, arrives October 8, 2026 and adds a new snowy map, an ARC Operation, and the Outpost. See the all maps guide.