FROZEN TRAIL - 2.0
Frozen Trail 2.0 introduces the Pendola Pass map, a complete Skill Tree revamp, and the new Outpost base-building system.
Key Changes
- 1New Map: Pendola Pass featuring Dynamic Loot Zones
- 2Complete Skill Tree Revamp with binary choice nodes
- 3New Outpost system with Research Bench and furniture crafting
- 4Reward Pass system replaces Raider Decks as the primary progression
- 5Three new ARC enemies: Bully, Skulker, and Hydra
- 6New Weapons: Bantam Hand Cannon and Stiletto SMG
- 7Explosive damage reworked: +50% vs armor, -30% vs weak points
- 8Solo vs. Squads matchmaking has been removed for re-evaluation
- 9New mobility items added including Grappling Hook and Tether Launcher
- 10Max Stash size increased to 328 slots
All Changes
🗺️Maps(6)
- newPendola Pass: Added new map: Pendola Pass
- newPendola Pass: Implemented Dynamic Loot Zone system on Pendola Pass where loot values vary per raid
- newMaps: Added new map conditions: Frigate and Redirection
- buffRiven Tides: Increased overall loot value by approximately 15% on Riven Tides
- changeBlue Gate: Adjusted lighting, exposure, and color grading for better atmosphere
- fixMaps: Improved texture quality and resolved blocky visuals across several maps
🏠Outpost(3)
- newOutpost: Introduced the Outpost, a personal base unlocked via questing
- newResearch Bench: Added Research Bench module to the Outpost for new progression options
- newFurniture Designs: Added 100+ lootable Furniture Designs to unlock craftable Outpost decorations
⚙️Gameplay Systems(11)
- changeSkill Tree: Complete Skill Tree revamp featuring binary choice nodes and end-branch specializations
- changeReward Pass: Replaced Raider Decks with a new Reward Pass system and Reward Points currency
- removeMatchmaking: Removed 'Solo vs. Squads' from matchmaking options for re-evaluation
- buffStash: Increased maximum Stash size by two levels to a total of 328 slots
- newQuests: Added 22 new quests and updated the Quest System with XP rewards
- newMovement: Added 'Scrambling' mechanic allowing players to sprint up steep slopes for a short time
- buffExplosives: Explosive damage increased by 50% against armor plates
- nerfExplosives: Explosive damage reduced by 30% against fragile parts/weak points
- buffFight or Flight: Stamina gained from Fight or Flight increased by ~25% per level
- buffStubborn Mule: Stubborn Mule stamina regeneration values increased by ~33%
- buffBack on Your Feet: Back on Your Feet healing increased from 30 to 40
🤖Enemies(3)
- newEnemies: Added three new ARC enemies: Bully, Skulker, and Hydra
- changeARC: Relocated high-tier loot from armor plates to leg pieces for Queen and Matriarch
- changeVaporizer: Adjusted Vaporizer multi-target laser to provide a clearer dodge window
🔫Weapons & Items(9)
- newWeapons: Added new weapons: Bantam (Hand Cannon) and Stiletto (SMG)
- newItems: Added new gadgets: Grappling Hook, Tether Launcher, Yank Grenade, and Mountaineer’s Detector
- newWeapon Stencils: Introduced Weapon Stencils for cosmetic weapon personalization
- changeAnvil: Increased Anvil rarity from Green (Uncommon) to Blue (Rare)
- nerfSnap Hook: Snap Hook range reduced from 20m to 18m
- nerfSnap Hook: Snap Hook durability consumption increased from 2% to 4% and power cost increased from 50 to 60
- buffHeavy Shield: Heavy Shield durability decay reduced from 0.20 to 0.15 and movement penalty reduced from 15% to 10%
- buffFlame Spray: Flame Spray range increased to better match visual effects
- changeJupiter: Jupiter damage logic fixed: now stronger against armor but weaker against weak spots
💻Performance & Technical(3)
- newFSR: Upgraded to AMD FSR version 4.1.1
- fixPerformance: Optimized memory usage for enemies and character customization replication
- fixStability: Fixed a crash occurring when changing graphics settings
Summary
Major Content Expansion
The Frozen Trail update marks a massive milestone for Arc Raiders, introducing the high-altitude Pendola Pass map featuring a new Dynamic Loot Zone system. Players can now unlock and customize their own Outpost, a personal base that includes a Research Bench and over 100 craftable furniture items.
System Overhauls
The Skill Tree has been entirely reimagined to offer more meaningful choices, utilizing binary nodes and end-branch specializations. Progression has shifted from Raider Decks to a new Reward Pass system, where Reward Points replace Cred as the primary currency.
Gameplay & Balance
Combat sees significant shifts with an explosive damage rework that favors armor destruction over weak-point hits. Three new enemies (Bully, Skulker, Hydra) and two new weapons (Bantam, Stiletto) join the fray, alongside a suite of new gadgets like the Grappling Hook and Tether Launcher.