Embark Studios’ Arc Raiders is one of the biggest surprises of the year. The extraction shooter has drawn hundreds of thousands of players daily since releasing in October, keeping pace with many of its legacy competitors like Call of Duty and Battlefield 6. And now, just days after taking home The Game Award for best multiplayer game, Arc Raiders is getting its biggest update yet, just in time for the holiday season.
The Cold Snap update adds winter fun to Arc Raiders’ bleak but hopeful version of the future. The biggest new feature being added is a limited-time snowfall map condition, which blankets topside maps with a wintery dusting. This is more than a visual flourish for certain maps. According to Embark, the new weather condition means reduced visibility, frozen bodies of water, and deadly consequences for those who stay outdoors for extended periods. Players will have to manage surviving in the frigid temperatures by seeking shelter and finding heat sources when things become unbearable, making successful raids all the more complicated.
