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.
A fallen Emperor's enormous husk serves as its central landmark.
https://x.com/ARCRaidersGame/status/2102805199706374386
The Frigate, a large undestroyable ship, provides a new boarding and looting encounter distinct from standard raids.
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