Arc Raiders’ next major update will present players with a ’new high-level challenge’ with a frozen map and arcs which will ‘challenge the ways you’ve learned to move’
Arc Raiders, the free-to-play multiplayer extraction shooter from Embark Studios, is receiving its next major update titled “Frozen Trails.” The update introduces a new snowy map that takes players beyond the mountains to investigate a mysterious signal emanating from the tundra. The frozen environment features various explorable locations including abandoned homes, villages, research facilities, and an observatory, providing players with opportunities to scavenge for loot.
Beyond the map, Frozen Trails brings new gameplay challenges through additional arcs—the game’s special movement mechanics—designed to challenge players’ existing movement strategies and push their skills further. The update also includes new weapons to complement the expanded arsenal. Embark has positioned this as a significant high-level challenge that will test experienced players’ capabilities in novel ways.
The new map maintains Arc Raiders’ core gameplay loop where players must compete against others to secure valuable loot and resources. The Frozen Trails update represents Embark’s ongoing commitment to evolving the core Arc Raiders experience with substantive content that reshapes how players approach the game.