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PC Gamer, Meristation, the official ARC Raiders site, and others corroborate Embark Studios' September 23 reveal of the Frozen Trail update arriving October 8.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 1:55 PM EDT·1 min read

Embark Studios Details ARC Raiders Frozen Trail Update

Embark Studios has detailed the Frozen Trail update for ARC Raiders, which arrives October 8 with a new map, enemies, weapons, and systems. The content drop represents the largest expansion yet for the extraction shooter.

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Embark Studios has revealed the full contents of the Frozen Trail update for ARC Raiders, scheduled to arrive on October 8.

New map and enemies expand the game world. The update introduces Pendola Pass, a frozen map ringed by mountains that includes a small village and an Exodus transport hub. A fallen Emperor's enormous husk serves as its central landmark.
A fallen Emperor's enormous husk serves as its central landmark.

Three new ARC enemies join the map. The Bully is a four-legged unit that pursues players while shooting. The Skulker is a smaller ambusher that retreats after striking. The Hydra functions as a turret with three gun sets that must be attacked from multiple angles.
POST FROM @ARCRaidersGame· Official announcement tweet from ARC Raiders account detailing the Frozen Trail update and linking to the live premiere
https://x.com/ARCRaidersGame/status/2102805199706374386

Raider Dens and weapon tier system added. Players can establish Raider Den Outposts to reclaim surface areas and furnish them. The Research Workstation brings a fifth weapon quality tier, upgrading 15 existing weapons with new functionality.
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Additional weapons, equipment, and progression arrive. Two new weapons debut: the Stiletto light-ammo rifle and the Bantam heavy-ammo revolver. New equipment includes the Grappling Hook and tethers for expanded loadout options.

A Reward Pass with free and premium tracks offers outfits, Raider Tokens, and other rewards. The Frigate, a large undestroyable ship, provides a new boarding and looting encounter distinct from standard raids.
The Frigate, a large undestroyable ship, provides a new boarding and looting encounter distinct from standard raids.
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Update release set for October 8. The package adds a new map, multiple enemy types, weapons, equipment, outposts, and the Reward Pass to the extraction shooter.
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