The Frozen Trail update is now live in Arc Raiders, sending players beyond the Rust Belt to explore Pendola Pass. Raiders will face new ARC threats including the Bully, Skulker, and Hydra while hunting rare tech from a downed Emperor. The patch also adds outpost upgrades to tier five, new skills and weapons, and a free-to-play window from October 8-12.
Ascending to Pendola Pass
Ballistic gondolas are operational and Shani has cleared the route. Players form the first group to push past the Rust Belt into Pendola Pass, where limited intelligence indicates one Emperor has fallen and ARC forces are already responding.
New Enemies and ARC Defenses
New threats at Pendola Pass
- Bully: suppresses positions with sustained fire
- Skulker: ambushes from concealment and relocates unpredictably
- Hydra: multi-role defender that shields the Emperor and Frigate
Rare technology can be recovered from the collapsed Emperor and the newly arrived Frigate patrolling the Rust Belt.
Outpost Upgrades and Free Play
Outposts now support fifth-tier weapon upgrades and new abilities. Additional tools include Tethers, Grapple Hooks, and two new weapons. The Collector Set DLC adds cosmetics, a Renzo set, Dragon’s Breath stencil, Bob hairstyle, 2,400 Raider Tokens, and Premium Reward Pass access.
Arc Raiders is free to play October 8-12 and currently 50 percent off on all platforms.
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