Arc Raiders
Arc Raiders is Embark's extraction shooter — its October Frozen Trail update was the largest since launch, and the game just celebrated its one-year anniversary.
Extraction ShooterEmbarkPC / ConsoleFrozen Trail 2.0
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One-year anniversary live
Frozen Trail 2.0 (Oct 8)
The biggest update since launch.
- Pendola Pass — new snow map with Frigate and Redirection conditions.
- New enemies (Bully, Skulker, Hydra), weapons (Bantam, Stiletto) and items (grappling hook, cameras).
- Reward Pass replaces Raider Decks — 60 levels, free + premium tracks.
- Revamped skill tree, 22 new quests, bigger stash and the Outpost with a research bench.
Update 2.3 (Oct 27)
Noxious Set in store, Emperor loot rebalanced (deeper rooms = better loot), Heavy Shield charge up to 90, and a new player project Souls Offering. Fixes now ship every three weeks, store updates weekly.
Beginner extraction tips
- Loot runs > kill runs early — extract often with small wins.
- Learn extraction points on each map before risking good gear.
- Use free loadouts to learn; save crafted gear for confident runs.
FAQ
Is Arc Raiders free?
No — it is a paid title on Steam, Epic, PS5 and Xbox with a Collector DLC.
What is the Souls Offering?
The new player project added in 2.3 — honor fallen Raiders for a shared reward.
How often does it update?
Store updates weekly, gameplay fixes every three weeks after Frozen Trail.