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Frozen Trail Update Launches for ARC Raiders October 8, 2026

8/13/2026

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Embark Studios will launch the Frozen Trail update for ARC Raiders on October 8, 2026.
The update adds a frozen-settlement map beneath mountains at the Rust Belt’s edge.
It introduces a large-scale ARC operation that challenges experienced Raiders with decisions and teamwork.
New ARC threats include agile enemies and huge machines to test movement and combat.
CEO Patrick Söderlund called ARC Raiders a hit and confirmed two yearly updates with bi-biweekly patches.

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Story summary

Embark Studios will launch the Frozen Trail update for ARC Raiders on October 8, 2026.
The update adds a frozen-settlement map beneath mountains at the Rust Belt’s edge.
It introduces a large-scale ARC operation that challenges experienced Raiders with decisions and teamwork.
New ARC threats include agile enemies and huge machines to test movement and combat.
CEO Patrick Söderlund called ARC Raiders a hit and confirmed two yearly updates with bi-biweekly patches.