Key facts
- Arc Raiders version 2.0 (Frozen Trail) update launched on October 8, 2026 across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
- The game's all-time peak concurrent player count on Steam is nearly 500,000 players.
- The Frozen Trail update introduced a new map called Pendola Pass.
- New enemy types introduced: Bully, Skulker, and Hydra.
The Arc Raiders version 2.0 (Frozen Trail) update added an Emissive Toggle for backpacks with light sources on October 8, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
In the October 8, 2026, Frozen Trail update, the update introduced a new map called Pendola Pass. In the October 8, 2026, Frozen Trail update, Pendola Pass is a new map added to the game.
In the October 8, 2026, Frozen Trail update, the update added the Frigate map condition. In the October 8, 2026, Frozen Trail update, the update added the Redirection map condition.
In the October 8, 2026, Frozen Trail update, the update added the Bully enemy type. In the October 8, 2026, Frozen Trail update, the update added the Skulker enemy type. In the October 8, 2026, Frozen Trail update, the update added the Hydra enemy type.
In the October 8, 2026, Frozen Trail update, the update added the Bantam weapon. In the October 8, 2026, Frozen Trail update, the update added the Stiletto weapon.
In the October 8, 2026, Frozen Trail update, the update added the Grappling Hook item. In the October 8, 2026, Frozen Trail update, the update added the Basic & Advanced Cameras item. In the October 8, 2026, Frozen Trail update, the update added the Tether Launcher item.
In the October 8, 2026, Frozen Trail update, the update added the Yank Grenade item. In the October 8, 2026, Frozen Trail update, the update added the Mountaineer’s Detector item. In the October 8, 2026, Frozen Trail update, the update added the Banjo item.
In the October 8, 2026, Frozen Trail update, the update added the Harmonica item. In the October 8, 2026, Frozen Trail update, the Harmonica is a new item introduced in the Frozen Trail update.
In the October 8, 2026, Frozen Trail update, the update added a Reward Pass system with 60 levels. In the October 8, 2026, Frozen Trail update, the Reward Pass includes Free and Premium tracks.
In the October 8, 2026, Frozen Trail update, the update increased the maximum stash size by two levels. In the October 8, 2026, Frozen Trail update, the new maximum stash size is 328 slots, not counting Expedition bonuses.
In the October 8, 2026, Frozen Trail update, weapon stencils totaled fourteen. In the October 8, 2026, Frozen Trail update, five weapon stencils are exclusive to the Frozen Trail Premium Pass. In the October 8, 2026, Frozen Trail update, one weapon stencil is exclusive to DLC. In the October 8, 2026, Frozen Trail update, eight weapon stencils are obtainable Topside.
In the October 8, 2026, Frozen Trail update, furniture designs totaled one hundred. In the October 8, 2026, Frozen Trail update, four furniture designs are exclusive to the Frozen Trail Pass. In the October 8, 2026, Frozen Trail update, one furniture design is exclusive to DLC.
In the October 8, 2026, Frozen Trail update, seventy‑three furniture designs are obtainable Topside. In the October 8, 2026, Frozen Trail update, upgrading the Outpost unlocks twenty‑two furniture designs.
In the October 8, 2026, Frozen Trail update, the Skill Tree revision makes middle nodes a binary choice between two skills. In the October 8, 2026, Frozen Trail update, end nodes now require choosing up to two of three skills after the required investment.
As of October 10, 2026, 166,670 players logged onto Arc Raiders. These players occupied the PC platform alone. The free weekend for Arc Raiders started on October 8, 2026. The free weekend for Arc Raiders ended on October 12, 2026.
In September 2026, Arc Raiders had a low of just 10,000 players on Steam. This low occurred in September 2026 on the Steam platform.
The all‑time peak concurrent player count for Arc Raiders on Steam is nearly 500,000 players. This peak represents the highest number of simultaneous players the game has ever reached on Steam.
In the October 8, 2026, Frozen Trail update, the Emissive Toggle for backpacks lets players turn off the lights. In the October 8, 2026, Frozen Trail update, turning off the lights allows players to go full stealth mode.
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