Embark Studios has gone into more detail about what players can expect from the Headwinds update for Arc Raiders, which drops on January 27. Its most notable addition is “Solo vs. Squads” matchmaking, which no longer restricts solo players from only playing with other solo players.
Previously, it was impossible for those playing Arc Raiders by themselves to queue into matches where squads of players working together were also present. After the Headwinds update drops, players who are over level 40 can choose to use Solo vs. Squads matchmaking to allow for that. This will likely make Arc Raiders much harder for you, as squads tend to be more aggressive than solo players, but the XP bonuses and rewards will be greater for solo players.
