The Azimuth outfit is one of those Arc Raiders cosmetics that feels rarer every time you see it in a lobby. As of August 6, 2026, the confirmed route to earn it has closed, and the best place to track its status alongside other ARC Raiders Items is still the official update trail rather than random social posts. Live Update 1.39.0 gave players until July 30 at 3:00 PM CEST to finish the required objectives and claim Azimuth with its matching backpack bundle. That window is over.
What the August update actually changed
Store Update 1.40.0 arrived on August 4, but it didn't reopen Azimuth or add a replacement claim route. Its focus is Phantom Targets, a staged Player Project built around faulty antennas, strange surveillance readings, signal triangulation, and unusual encounters with ARC units. The second stage is scheduled for Update 1.42 on August 18, so the current activity cycle has its own roadmap.
Azimuth redemption deadline: July 30, 2026, at 3:00 PM CEST.
Store Update 1.40.0 release date: August 4, 2026.
Phantom Targets second stage: scheduled with Update 1.42 on August 18, 2026.
New cosmetic focus: black and yellow Volare color variants.
Azimuth compared with the new Volare variants
Azimuth and the new Volare colors serve different player tastes. Azimuth has the stronger limited-reward identity, while Volare gives active players a fresher way to adjust their look through color. Neither choice affects DPS, loot, movement, or your loadout; this is purely about presentation. Still, appearance carries weight in Arc Raiders, where a grounded outfit can make a Raider feel like part of the Rust Belt instead of a character wearing a disconnected costume.
| Cosmetic | Known status | What it means for players |
|---|---|---|
| Azimuth outfit | Original window ended | Wait for a confirmed return announcement |
| Azimuth backpack bundle | Tied to the original objectives | Not newly confirmed through Update 1.40.0 |
| Volare black and yellow variants | Added in the latest Store Update | Current cosmetic alternatives |
Okay, what should you do if you missed it
First, check your own wardrobe before assuming the item is missing; players who completed the original objectives should judge availability from their account, not from another Raider's screenshot. Next, read the newest official Store Update and Live Update notes. The ARC Items page can help you keep cosmetic names organized, but it can't confirm a new in-game claim route that the developer hasn't announced.
The detail most players overlook
Visibility and availability aren't the same thing. Azimuth remains easy to spot in community discussions because its silhouette is restrained, practical, and closely matched to Arc Raiders' harsh surface setting. Live Update 1.39.0 also mentioned clipping issues connected to the outfit, which shows that it remains part of the game's cosmetic pool. That does not mean a fresh unlock method exists. From what I've seen, players lose the most time by treating old reward coverage as proof of a live offer.
My read on the next move
I could be wrong but, the sensible expectation is that Embark's near-term messaging will stay centered on Phantom Targets and the August 18 project stage. Nothing in Store Update 1.40.0 promises an Azimuth rerun, a substitute objective chain, or a new backpack route. So don't grind Phantom Targets purely for this outfit. Play the event for its own rewards and story beats, then reassess Azimuth only after a dated official announcement appears.
