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Here Are The 'ARC Raiders' Cold Snap 1.7.0 Patch Notes ...

Cold Snap update introduces frostbite and shelter mechanics across four maps with limited-time events and 25 reward tiers, aiming to enhance survival strategy and player engagement.

  • On December 16, 2025, Embark Studios launched the Cold Snap update for Arc Raiders, deploying a Snowfall condition across Dam Battlegrounds, Buried City, Spaceport and The Blue Gate.
  • After winning Best Multiplayer at The Game Awards, Embark Studios released the update as a holiday-season expansion, citing Arc Raiders’ 4 million copies sold and seasonal reset choices in a developer blog.
  • Cold Snap introduces survival mechanics such as snowstorms reducing visibility and frostbite draining health, while Patch 1.7.0 adds a Skill Tree Reset costing 152,000 Caps, sparking player debate.
  • The update includes a 25-level rewards track, Candleberry Banquet with five stages, and the Goalie Raider deck arriving before January 13, 2026.
  • The update could drive a resurgence in Arc Raiders, while Cold Snap is the last 2025 roadmap update and the Expedition Project sparks debate over its value versus Skill Tree Reset.
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NME broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Monday, December 15, 2025.
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