Arc Raiders’ Headwinds update arrives tomorrow, but not all fans are on board with the rumored 4-player squads, expressing concerns about loot availability.

The Headwinds update for Arc Raiders is set to drop tomorrow, and it’s bringing some exciting changes along with it. Not only does this update confirm the release date, but it also hints at a highly requested feature: the ability to form a formal team of up to four players instead of just teaming up informally.

The official social media channels for Arc Raiders have announced that Headwinds will go live on January 27. Alongside this announcement, they shared an intriguing image showing one raider interacting with three others, and it doesn’t look like a hostile encounter. Could this mean they’re actually working together? Perhaps they’re forming a squad?

This interpretation is gaining traction among fans, especially since the image shows one character engaged in casual conversation with the two closest to them. The fourth character, however, is a bit more ambiguous, standing with their weapon drawn, which could suggest a potential threat.

One fan on Twitter remarked, “The fourth player is definitely NOT on their team in that image – it’s like a Western showdown.” Another speculated, “Possible that it could be a ‘Join Squad’ feature – the three are asking the raider to join and make four.”

If this squad feature is indeed on the way, it could change the dynamics of gameplay, allowing players to team up more effectively during missions and share loot among a larger group. Currently, players can team up in pairs or groups of three, but this new feature might enhance the gameplay experience by introducing higher rewards alongside greater challenges.

The community is buzzing about loot distribution as well, with some expressing concerns that the current loot levels are just enough for trios. “They’d need to significantly increase loot spawns; it already feels like slim pickings playing with three,” noted another player. We’ll find out more when Headwinds launches tomorrow as part of the Arc Raiders Escalation Roadmap. Additionally, there are rumors that the update will introduce the long-awaited Arc Raiders Toxic Swamp map modifier, which has been hinted at in various leaks and datamining efforts.