Arc Raiders December Update: Essential Features and Enhancements Revealed

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Arc Raiders December Update: Essential Features and Enhancements Revealed

The December update for Arc Raiders, titled “Cold Snap,” is set to enhance gameplay significantly and introduce winter-themed features. Players eagerly await this update, which offers both new challenges and gameplay mechanics that include snow for the first time in Speranza.

Release Date and Times for Cold Snap Update

The Arc Raiders Cold Snap update releases on Tuesday, December 16, at 4:30 a.m. EST. Here are the corresponding times in various global time zones:

1:30 a.m. PST (North America West Coast)
4:30 a.m. EST (North America East Coast)
6:30 a.m. BRT (Brazil)
9:30 a.m. GMT (United Kingdom)
10:30 a.m. CET (Western Europe)
6:30 p.m. JST (Japan)
8:30 p.m. AEDT (Australia East Coast)

The Cold Snap event will continue until January 13, 2026, allowing players ample time to experience the new features.

Key Features of the Cold Snap Update

The Cold Snap update introduces several exciting elements to the game, primarily affecting gameplay in various ways.

Winter Map Condition

The addition of snowfall changes map conditions across several locations, including:

Dam Battlegrounds
Buried City
Spaceport
The Blue Gate

New Gameplay Mechanics

Two critical mechanics come into play during the update:

Frostbite Hazard: Exposure to the cold will cause frostbite, depleting a player’s health. Players must manage their time outdoors carefully.
Shelter Mechanics: Raiders will need to find shelter to avoid frostbite and should modify their loadouts for healing capabilities.

Winter-Themed Challenges

Flickering Flames Event: A new event rewarding players across 25 levels with gear, cosmetics, and raider tokens.
Candleberry Banquet Project: This project encourages players to loot unique items and gather candleberries during raids for additional rewards.

Upcoming Raider Deck

On December 26, a new raider deck, named “Goalie,” will become available permanently. This deck features a hockey-inspired outfit and a hockey stick tool, introducing fun new gameplay options.