ARC Raiders | Major Update
Frozen Trail
The biggest ARC Raiders update yet.
Thursday, 8 October 2026
Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 09:00 UTC
Road to Launch
- 23 Sept, 17:00 UTC Done
First Look
Reveal premiere on YouTube
- 25 Sept, 16:00 UTC Up next
Dev Q&A
Livestream with the team
- 8 Oct, 09:00 UTC
Launch
Frozen Trail goes live
- 9 Oct
MetaForge Tools Update
MetaForge updated for Frozen Trail
What's Coming
Confirmed Pendola Pass
The largest map yet, in the mountains north of the Rust Belt.
Confirmed The Frigate
An end-game ARC Operation you board and sabotage, not destroy.
Confirmed Bully, Skulker, Hydra
Three new machines, from a relentless brawler to a three-part turret.
Confirmed The Outpost
An extension of the Raider Den with a Research Workstation.
Confirmed Stiletto and Bantam
Two new guns and a fifth quality level for 15 weapons.
Confirmed New Grappling Hook
New ways to move, pin targets, and take photos.
Confirmed Reward Pass
Free, Premium, and Legacy tracks replace Raider Decks and Cred.
What's Changing
- new
New Map
Pendola Pass is the biggest map yet, an Italian village in the mountains north of the Rust Belt.
Frozen Trail content preview - changed
Weapon quality
Amplified Weapons add a fifth quality level to 15 weapons, researched at the Outpost.
Frozen Trail content preview - changed
Raider Decks
Replaced by the Reward Pass. The Legacy Pass bundles your existing decks at no cost.
Frozen Trail content preview - changed
Skill Tree
Reworked for more agency over your Raider, aimed at players at the Skill Point ceiling.
Frozen Trail announcement - retired
Cred
Expires at launch. Spend it with Shani or on Raider Deck rewards before October 8.
Live Update 1.45.0 - new
Weapon Skins
Cosmetic skins for your guns. A Raider who downs you can claim the skinned weapon.
Frozen Trail content preview - new
Questlines and Map Condition
New questlines and a new Map Condition arrive with the update.
Frozen Trail content preview - paused
Expeditions
Expedition 5 is the last until early 2027. Its departure window closes September 29.
The 5th Expedition - changed
Fair play and matchmaking
Broader cheat detection with first-strike permanent bans, plus continued matchmaking work.
Store Update 1.47.0
New map
Pendola Pass
The largest map yet, an old Italian village and Exodus transport hub in the mountains north of the Rust Belt. Flash freezes sweep the valley, so keep a shelter within reach.
Raider Den extension
The Outpost
An extension of the Raider Den with themed modules, craftable furniture, and a Research Workstation that unlocks Amplified Weapons.
New weapons
Stiletto, Bantam, and Amplified Weapons
The Stiletto is a light-ammo battle rifle built for range. The Bantam is a heavy-ammo revolver built for hip fire.
Amplified Weapons add a fifth quality level to 15 guns, researched at the Outpost and applied with rare materials.
New gadgets
Grappling Hook, Tethers, and Camera
Rappel, climb, and swing with the Grappling Hook. Root targets with the Tether Launcher or drag them in with the Yank Grenade.
The Camera shoots photos straight into the Codex, with zoom, aperture presets, focus racking, and a selfie mode.
Progression
Reward Pass and the end of Cred
Cred expires at launch, so spend it with Shani before October 8. The Reward Pass replaces Raider Decks, and every reward you already claimed stays in your collection.
| Pass | Cost | Contents |
|---|---|---|
| Free Pass | Free | 200 Raider Tokens, five outfits, 20 cosmetics |
| Premium Pass | Paid, price TBC | Outfit toggles, colorways, weapon skins, hairstyles, backpacks, 1,150 Raider Tokens |
| Legacy Pass | Free | The existing Raider Decks combined |
| Collector Set DLC | Paid, price TBC | Both tracks, Renzo set, Banjo blueprint, 2,400 Raider Tokens |
Checklist
What to do before October 8
- Spend your Cred: with Shani or on Raider Deck rewards.
- Sign up for Expedition 5: before the departure window closes on September 29. There is no Last Call.
- Claim the community Rubber Ducks: from your inbox before October 8.
- Watch the dev Q&A: on Friday, September 25 at 6pm CEST.
