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COLD SNAP

[p]Frigid winds carve through the valleys of The Blue Gate. Blizzards sweep across the abandoned spaceport while the Red Lakes freeze and crack. Raiders Topside battle on as they shiver and stumble and swear.[/p][p]Due for release on December 16th 2025, the Cold Snap update is the second content update from ARC Raiders since launch, and brings:  [/p]
  • [p]New Cold Snap Map Condition — Winter variant across Dam Battlegrounds, Buried City, Spaceport and The Blue Gate maps.[/p]
  • [p]Cold-Weather Survival Mechanics — Exposure to extreme cold causes frostbite, encouraging new strategies around healing items, loadouts, and indoor shelter.[/p]
  • [p]Two Seasonal Challenges + Rewards — Unique loot and rewards available through the Flickering Flames event and Candleberry Banquet project.[/p]
  • [p]Second Free Raider Deck Added on December 26 — The Goalie Raider deck will now be included in the base game, bringing players 5 pages of unlockable rewards.[/p]
[p][/p][p]COLD SNAP MAP CONDITION[/p][p]A cold front has swept in with snowfall, and a considerable drop in temperature. The air might feel crisp and brisk at first, but beware of frostbite![/p][p]The new map conditions are opt-in and will be in rotation on Dam Battlegrounds, Buried City, Spaceport and The Blue Gate maps for a limited period of time, ending in January.[/p][p]The new map condition includes:[/p]
  • [p]Unique Loot Assets: Visually distinct Candleberry bushes which drop Candleberries, used for the Candleberry Banquet.[/p]
  • [p]Snow and Frost: The inclement weather brings challenges. Raiders may take frostbite damage if they spend too long outside.[/p]
[p][/p][p]FLICKERING FLAMES LIVE EVENT[/p][p]The Flickering Flames event is a personal progression type event. There are 25 levels to unlock and exciting rewards for each, including new gear and customizations, and even some Raider Tokens.[/p]
  • [p]Raiders progress through the event by earning Merits. These are automatically converted from your XP earned by playing on any map.[/p]
  • [p]Raiders can also earn additional Merits by participating in the Candleberry Banquet event (see below)[/p]
  • [p]In order to activate the event, Raiders must first have played 5 rounds in the game.[/p]
  • [p]The event starts on Dec 16 at 10.30 CET and ends on Jan 13 at 10.30 CET.[/p]
[p][/p][p]CANDLEBERRY BANQUET PROJECT[/p][p]The Candleberry Banquet is a Project where Raiders can earn rewards for scavenging specific items topside and collecting Candleberries.  It runs alongside the Flickering Flames Live event.[/p]
  • [p]Unlock 5 project stages, each stage completes a new scene on the banquet table.[/p]
  • [p]Completing levels earns you rewards, which include a new cosmetic item and Raider Tokens. Raiders can also earn Merits, which can be used to help complete the Flickering Flames event.[/p]
  • [p]The project starts on Dec 16 at 10.30 CET and ends on Jan 13 at 10.30 CET.[/p]
[p] [/p][p]GOALIE RAIDER DECK (From December 26)[/p][p]The Goalie Raider Deck is a winter hockey-inspired deck which will be permanently added to the base game and is available for free from Dec 26.[/p]
  • [p]It features a hockey-inspired Raider outfit in several color variants, along with a hockey stick Raider tool.[/p]
  • [p]Players can also unlock 5 pages of rewards including Raider tokens, and gameplay as well as cosmetic items, using their Cred.[/p]
[p][/p][p]There’s no time to lose - this event will run from December 16th until January 13th, so put on your warmest gear and get up there. [/p][p]But remember, this cold is no joke.[/p][p][/p][p]Stay warm. Stay alive.[/p][p]The ARC Raiders team[/p]