Arc Raiders' Frozen Trail update is out October 8, Embark admits "it's time to expand" as recent Steam reviews hit 50% negative

Arc Raiders character in wolf hood and gas mask.

Frozen Trail, the next big Arc Raiders update, will launch on October 8, developer Embark Studios announced.

In a new blog post, the studio describes the kind of bombshell changes that the game really needs at this point. The reveal arrives as Arc Raiders' recent Steam reviews dip to 50% positive, a "Mixed" rating reflecting rising cheating issues and a worsening hunger for new content.