It has been less than two months since Embark Studios launched Arc Raiders, but the developer has been quite busy pushing out new content for the award-winning extraction shooter. The second major content update is now almost here. The December update carries a brand-new map condition, a new event, a fresh suite of cosmetic unlocks, and the beginning of the long-awaited character wipe.
Following the update, Raiders heading out from Sparanza into the surface will encounter snowy conditions for the first time. Due to this sudden snowstorm, visibility will be low, and any water surfaces will be unstable, making fights on frozen lakes an even task.
However, the biggest new hazard entering the game, outside of Arc and hostile players, is frostbite.
"To prevent frostbite, raiders will need to adapt their tactics as the cold gradually seeps into their bones," explains the studio. "Raiders must rethink their loadouts, ensuring they can heal themselves or their teammates and plan their extractions with care, finding shelter if needed."
The snowstorm will be a temporary event on the Dam Battlegrounds, Buried City, Spaceport, and The Blue Gate maps.
At the same time, the Flickering Flames event is asking Raiders to collect rare Candleberries from topside missions. Turning them in, and other items for keeping warm in Sparanza during the snowstorm, will net players plenty of cosmetic items, Raider Tokens premium currency, and new gear.
Both the snowstorm and Flickering Flames events are running from Tuesday, December 16, 2025, until Tuesday, January 13, 2026.
For those looking to unlock more items for free, a brand-new Raider Deck is being added to the extraction shooter too. This second deck is bringing new feats for players to accomplish, which they can hand in to gain various rewards that range from new cosmetics to in-game gear. A hockey-inspired Raider outfit and a hockey stick Raider tool are up for grabs in this free deck as well.
Don"t forget that the first Arc Raiders Expedition to wipe your character and gain some bonuses at the same time is kicking off on December 17. Find out all the details about this optional and difficult endeavor, as well as its rewards, over here.