Embark Studios has announced Frozen Trail 2.0, the largest update in ARC Raiders’ history, arriving October 8 on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and NVIDIA GeForce NOW at no additional cost.
The update introduces Pendola Pass, a new snow-covered map in the northern Rust Belt featuring dynamic Flash Freeze weather that forces players to seek shelter. The map includes a Ballistic Gondola extraction method that accommodates three players, and adds vertical terrain with dense interiors and a massive fallen Emperor structure to explore.
Three new ARC enemy types arrive alongside the Frigate, a massive airborne carrier. The Bully uses hit-and-run attacks, the Skulker moves swiftly and tactically, and the Hydra targets multiple players at once while respawning aboard the Frigate.
Frozen Trail adds player outposts outside Speranza where raiders can build and upgrade workbenches and craft items. A new Research Station unlocks Weapon Amplification, letting players upgrade weapons beyond current limits with special mechanics and new skins. Weapon Stencils introduce a customization system for weapon appearance without affecting stats.
Additional features include a Redirection map condition exclusive to Pendola Pass, new gameplay items like a Camera gadget and Grappling Hook, improved quest and skill tree systems, and the start of Trials Season 6. A Frozen Trail Reward Pass offers 60 levels of rewards across Free and Premium tiers, with the Premium Pass costing 1,150 Raider Tokens.
The update launches one year after ARC Raiders’ release, when the game has sold over 16 million copies worldwide, according to Embark Studios.