If you're firing up Arc Raiders and scratching your head because no dynamic events like Cold Snap or Hidden Bunker are popping on the map or Metaforge trackers, you're not alone. Tons of players hit this snag.
This guide breaks down why events vanish, how the rotation ticks, ongoing bugs, and straightforward fixes to get you back raiding.
Arc Raiders Events Not Showing Up?
Events in the Arc Raiders cycle hourly on a strict weekly schedule (UTC-timed), so maps often show "no active event" during those natural gaps, especially if your playtime clashes with off-hours.
A wonky PC clock, UI glitches, or server hiccups can make it worse, blanking the map entirely. Just today (Feb 3, 2026), a widespread event pause hit, but Embark pushed a hotfix, increased Bird City frequency, and restarted your client to sync up.
How Arc Raiders Events Actually Work
Hourly Event Rotations on Each Map
Dynamic events, think Electromagnetic Storm, Harvester, Locked Gate, Night Raids, or Husk Graveyard—hit specific maps for exactly one hour before rotating.
It's all locked to a fixed weekly timetable in UTC, listed on sites like Metaforge, so Speranza or Blue Gate might light up with Bird City at 16:00 UTC one day, then go dark until the next cycle.
Why You Might See “No Events” Even When the Game Is Fine
Log in mid-gap, and the map legitimately reads empty, no timer, no fanfare. Trackers confirm it: if Metaforge shows nothing live, it's just the rotation, not a bug.
Common Reasons Events Are Not Showing Up
Fixed Schedule and Bad Time Zone Windows
- UTC rigidity screws over some regions, EU nights might miss US-friendly slots, leaving players convinced events like Launch Tower Loot "don't exist." Devs acknowledged this today, promising tweaks.
PC/System Time Desync Bug
- Mismatched clocks wreck event detection, and maps show wrong or zero events. Steam forums are full of it: fix by syncing your system time.
UI or Metaforge Display Bugs
- Glitchy map select or trackers lag behind, showing outdated rotations even when something's live. Restart often clears it.
Server Outages and Instability
- Lag spikes or downtime (check Downdetector) prevent events from loading, and timers vanish until servers chill.
Step-by-Step Fixes for Events Not Showing Up
Check Your System Time and Region
- Right-click the taskbar clock > Adjust date/time.
- Toggle "Set time automatically" and "Set time zone automatically" ON.
- Restart PC/console and Arc Raiders. Boom, events sync for most.
Verify Game Files and Restart the Client
- Steam: Right-click Arc Raiders > Properties > Installed Files > Verify Integrity. Epic: Similar in launcher. Full close/relaunch wipes UI caches.
Check Official Server Status and Patch Notes
- Hit @ARCRaidersGame on X, arcstatus.com, or Downdetector. Today's patch fixed the pause; grab it now.
Try a Different Map or Squad Host
- Join a buddy's lobby or swap instances; host-side glitches sometimes isolate the issue.
How to Track Arc Raiders Events and Timers
Using Third-Party Trackers Like Metaforge
metaforge.app/arc-raiders/event-timers gives live UTC countdowns per map. Cross-check: if it says active but your game doesn't, bug confirmed.
Understanding the Weekly Rotation
Same slots weekly (e.g., 17:00 UTC: Electromagnetic Storm on certain maps). No major changes unless patched—print or bookmark the table from the wiki.
Disclaimer:
Information on Arc Raiders events, bugs, and schedules is based on community reports and coverage up to early 2026; always check in-game notices and official channels for the latest fixes and timing changes.
