Arc Raiders: Pendola Pass and Weapon Amplification
Pendola Pass brings an icy map and the Frigate encounter, while Weapon Amplification upgrades 15 weapons and the Skill Tree gets a rework.
Key Changes
- 1Pendola Pass adds an icy, vertical map with the new Flash Freeze weather condition.
- 2Weapon Amplification adds branching upgrades to 15 weapons through the Outpost's Research Workstation.
- 3The Skill Tree is reworked with new and improved skills.
- 4The Outpost provides customizable modules, furniture and a Research Workstation.
- 5Raiders can board the Frigate and fight through its internal passageways.
- 6The Grapple Hook adds climbing, abseiling and swinging options.
- 7The Frozen Trail Reward Pass has 60 levels and free and premium options.
- 8The free Legacy Reward Pass combines Raider Deck cosmetics and Raider Tokens while preserving previously earned rewards.
All Changes
🗺️Maps(2)
- newPendola Pass: Pendola Pass adds an icy mountain map with vertical terrain, a fallen ARC Emperor and the new Flash Freeze weather condition.
- newRedirection: Redirection is a new Map Condition.
🚢Encounters(1)
- newFrigate: The Frigate is an airborne ARC carrier that players can board, navigate and fight through.
🤖Enemies(3)
- newBully: Bully is a new aggressive, fast-moving enemy with multiple attacks.
- newSkulker: Skulker is a new enemy that waits for an opportunity to ambush Raiders.
- newHydra: Hydra is a new turret on the Frigate with three autonomous sections and three types of weaponry.
🏠Outpost(1)
- newOutpost: The Outpost extends the Raider Den with customizable modules, furniture and a Research Workstation for weapon upgrades.
🔫Weapons(4)
- newWeapon Amplification: Weapon Amplification adds branching abilities and enhancements to 15 weapons through the Research Workstation.
- newStiletto: Stiletto is a new light-ammo battle rifle intended as an early-game alternative to the Renegade.
- newBantam: Bantam is a new heavy-ammo revolver with a unique hip-fire capability.
- newWeapon Stencils: Weapon Stencils let Raiders customize their weapons' appearance.
🪝Gadgets(4)
- newGrapple Hook: The Grapple Hook lets Raiders climb, abseil and swing across gaps.
- newTether Launcher: The Tether Launcher connects two points with a wire, allowing players to root targets or attach Raiders to ARC.
- newYank Grenade: The Yank Grenade pulls a nearby target when it explodes.
- newCamera: A camera gadget adds zoom, aperture, manual and automatic focus, and a selfie mode; pictures save to the Codex.
🎵Instruments(2)
- newHarmonica: The Harmonica is a new instrument.
- newBanjo: The Banjo is a new instrument whose blueprint is exclusive to the paid Collector Set DLC.
🎁Reward Passes(3)
- changeReward Passes: Reward Passes evolve the Raider Deck system, letting players complete Feats to unlock rewards.
- newFrozen Trail Reward Pass: The Frozen Trail Reward Pass has 60 levels, with a free track and a premium track obtainable for 1,150 Raider Tokens.
- newLegacy Reward Pass: The free Legacy Reward Pass combines Raider Deck cosmetic rewards and Raider Tokens, retaining previously earned rewards.
🛍️Collector Set DLC(1)
- newFrozen Trail Collector Set DLC: The paid Frozen Trail Collector Set DLC includes cosmetics, 2,400 Raider Tokens, the Frozen Trail Premium Reward Pass, an Outpost sofa and the Banjo blueprint.
🌳Progression(2)
- changeSkill Tree: The Skill Tree is reworked with new and improved skills.
- newNew questlines and improvements are included.
📅Coming Soon(1)
- changeWeapon Amplification: Weapon Amplification is planned for more weapons in the future.
Summary
Pendola Pass and encounters
Pendola Pass features vertical terrain, Flash Freeze weather and a fallen ARC Emperor. Raiders can also board the Frigate and encounter the new Bully, Skulker and Hydra enemies. Redirection is a new Map Condition.
Outpost and equipment
The customizable Outpost houses a Research Workstation for Weapon Amplification. The Stiletto and Bantam join the arsenal, alongside the Grapple Hook, Tether Launcher, Yank Grenade, camera and Weapon Stencils. The Harmonica and Banjo are new instruments; the Banjo blueprint is exclusive to the paid Collector Set DLC.
Progression and rewards
Reward Passes evolve Raider Decks: the Frozen Trail pass has free and premium tracks, while the free Legacy pass retains previously earned Raider Deck rewards. The paid Collector Set also includes the premium pass, cosmetics and 2,400 Raider Tokens. New questlines and improvements accompany the Skill Tree rework.