Arc Raiders has a “chilly snap” on the best way, and it is set to reach on December 16.
As already confirmed by developer Embark Studios, the Chilly Snap December replace provides a brand new map situation known as Snowfall, a brand new occasion known as Flickering Flames, new quests, and a brand new raider deck (Arc Raiders’ equal of a battle cross).
What does the Snowfall map situation imply, precisely? We’re unsure, however Embark shared the picture, under, displaying what seems to be a useless raider within the snow, suggesting the frigid climate could possibly be extra lethal than merely inconvenient. As one fan quipped in response: “I can’t wait to have all of my s**t stolen from individuals tenting in basements on extraction factors lined in snow.”
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Chilly Snap is the final replace listed as a part of Arc Raiders’ 2025 content material roadmap, and Embark has but to stipulate what’s coming in 2026. The earlier replace, rolled out on the finish of November, concerned a “highly regarded repair for the locked room exploits,” and it turned out they weren’t kidding after some gamers had been dishonest their method into locked rooms as earlier than.
Arc Raiders offered over 4 million copies worldwide inside two weeks of launch, cementing its industrial success. Nexon additionally revealed that the extraction shooter had reached an enormous concurrent rely of 700,000 gamers throughout all platforms. It’s accomplished so effectively it is crossed over into the world of South Park with a shock look that was put collectively in just some days.
IGN’s Arc Raiders overview, returned a 9/10. We stated: “With polished gunplay and an irresistible grind, ARC Raiders units a brand new normal for extraction shooters.”
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Vikki Blake is a reporter for IGN, in addition to a critic, columnist, and guide with 15+ years expertise working with among the world’s largest gaming websites and publications. She’s additionally a Guardian, Spartan, Silent Hillian, Legend, and perpetually Excessive Chaos. Discover her at BlueSky.