Play ARC Raiders for FREE from Oct 8 to Oct 12
FREE PLAYARC Raiders is free to play from Oct 8-12, featuring the Frozen Trail update with the new Pendola Pass map and colossal ARC Frigate.
Key Changes
- 1Free play access from Oct 8 to Oct 12
- 2New icy map: Pendola Pass
- 3New colossal ARC Frigate enemy
- 4Reworked skill tree progression system
- 5New Reward Pass system
- 6New Weapon Amplification system
- 7Customizable Raider Outposts
- 8New weapons and gadgets added
- 9New Redirection map condition
All Changes
📅Events(1)
- newFree Play Event: Free play period granting full game access from Oct 8 (11:00 CEST) to Oct 12 (10:00 CEST)
🗺️Maps(2)
- newPendola Pass: New icy region added to the Rust Belt
- newRedirection: New map condition introduced for gameplay variety
🤖Enemies(2)
- newARC Frigate: New colossal ARC machine added as a major threat
- newARC Enemies: New types of ARC enemies introduced to the surface
🔫Weapons & Gadgets(3)
- newWeapons: New weapons added to the Raider arsenal
- newGadgets: New gadgets introduced for tactical utility
- newWeapon Amplification: New system added to enhance weapon capabilities
📈Progression & Systems(3)
- changeSkill Tree: Completely reworked skill tree for player progression
- newReward Pass: New progression system for earning rewards
- newRaider Outposts: New feature allowing players to customize their home base
Summary
Free Play Event
ARC Raiders is hosting a free play period from October 8 at 11:00 CEST until October 12 at 10:00 CEST. This event provides full access to the multiplayer extraction shooter, allowing players to team up against ARC machines and scavenge for resources topside.
Frozen Trail Update
The event coincides with the "Frozen Trail" update, the game's largest expansion to date. Players can explore Pendola Pass, a new icy region in the Rust Belt. The update introduces the massive ARC Frigate enemy, the Redirection map condition, and a variety of new weapons and gadgets.
Systems & Progression
The update brings significant systemic changes, including a completely reworked skill tree for player progression. A new Reward Pass system has been added, along with the ability for Raiders to customize their own Outposts. Combat is further expanded with the introduction of the Weapon Amplification system.