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ARC Raiders
Raid the Rust Belt in Embark Studios’ multiplayer extraction adventure. The Frozen Trail update is live and adds Pendola Pass, new ARC threats, gear, and progression changes. Use the official Steam listing for the PC version or check your console’s authorized store.
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ENTER THE WORLD.
Raid the Rust Belt in Embark Studios’ multiplayer extraction adventure. The Frozen Trail update is live and adds Pendola Pass, new ARC threats, gear, and progression changes. Use the official Steam listing for the PC version or check your console’s authorized store.
Online multiplayer title. PC minimum and recommended requirements are listed below from Steam. Console availability and online-service requirements vary by region and platform.
DEVELOPEREmbark Studios
PUBLISHEREmbark Studios · Nexon
RELEASEReleased · Frozen Trail update: 8 October 2026
VERSIONSee current platform update history
GAMEPLAYSCREENSHOTS
THE PLAYER'S GUIDE
KNOW THE GAME.
An extraction adventure on a hostile frontier
ARC Raiders is a multiplayer extraction adventure from Embark Studios. Raiders venture onto the surface of a future Earth where hostile machines called ARC threaten human settlements. The outing has a clear tension: gather useful gear and resources, respond to danger, then reach an extraction point with what you managed to carry. A successful run can strengthen future attempts, while a failed one can cost equipment. That risk makes the decisions before and during a match matter as much as aim.
The surface is shared with other players, so no encounter is guaranteed to go the same way twice. A distant sound may signal ARC activity, another Raider, or both. You can choose to avoid a fight, watch a route, or take an opportunity when it looks worthwhile. There is no universal rule that every player must be friendly or aggressive. Pay attention to the situation and decide what you can afford to risk. A quiet extraction with modest loot can be a better result than losing a full kit in a fight you did not need to take.
Preparation starts in the hub. Review your equipment, bring tools that fit the mission, and understand which items you are willing to lose. Early outings are a good place to learn map landmarks and extraction routes rather than chasing the rarest loot. If you are new, focus on returning safely with basic materials. Knowledge of where to move and when to disengage builds over time, and that knowledge can be more valuable than a single high-value item.
Squad tactics, sound, and extraction decisions
Playing in a squad gives you more options, but only if the group communicates. Agree on a direction before moving, call out threats clearly, and avoid splitting up without a reason. Teammates can watch different angles and help recover from mistakes, but a noisy firefight may attract additional enemies. Use voice or pings to share useful information without filling the channel with guesses. If a teammate is down, decide whether the rescue is safe enough to attempt before crossing open ground.
Sound and visibility can reveal more than a map marker. Listen for machine movement, gunfire, and nearby activity, then use cover to investigate without exposing yourself. Moving quickly can help cross a dangerous area, but it can also make you easier to hear. Slow down when approaching a contested location and keep an exit in mind. If your inventory is already valuable, extraction may be the smart play even when another objective remains.
Equipment choices should support the kind of run you want. A light setup can reduce the cost of learning, while a stronger loadout may make sense when you have a clear goal and a squad. Check the current descriptions for weapons, tools, and armor because balance updates can change how items perform. Avoid copying an old build without checking whether its assumptions remain current. Keep an inexpensive fallback kit available so a rough match does not prevent you from playing the next one.
Frozen Trail and official update information
Embark’s official ARC Raiders news identifies Frozen Trail as a live update released on October 8, 2026, with the Pendola Pass map condition, new threats, gear, and progression changes. Live-service details can change as the game receives patches, so consult the official update notes for current event availability and system changes. The exact content a player sees may also depend on account progression and the live service schedule.
Use the official platform store linked from this profile to check supported devices, editions, regional availability, and current system requirements. Install and update through that platform’s client. If a patch causes a problem, verify the game files and check Embark’s support information before changing configuration files or downloading unofficial tools. NEXPLAY does not host installers, accounts, or game content.
ARC Raiders rewards players who can adjust their plan as a run changes. A route that was quiet may become contested; a teammate may find a better extraction; or the squad may decide that its current haul is already enough. Stay flexible, keep communication calm, and think about the cost of each fight. For beginners, the first milestone is not winning every encounter—it is learning the world well enough to make consistent decisions. Those habits make each successful extraction feel earned and help you return ready for the next expedition.
SYSTEM CHECK02 / REQUIREMENTS
CHECK YOUR RIG.
Requirements are transcribed from the linked official store or publisher support page. Confirm current specifications there before purchase.
MINIMUM 01
- Windows 10 or later · 64-bit
- Intel Core i5-6600K or AMD Ryzen 5 1600
- 12 GB RAM
- GTX 1050 Ti, Radeon RX 580, or Intel Arc A380
- DirectX 12 · broadband internet
RECOMMENDED 02
- Windows 10 or later · 64-bit
- Intel Core i5-9600K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- 16 GB RAM
- RTX 2070, Radeon RX 5700 XT, or Intel Arc B570
- DirectX 12 · broadband internet
START PLAYING03 / INSTALL GUIDE
THREE STEPS TO GO.
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Choose the official Steam link for PC or open the authorized PlayStation/Xbox store for your console.
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Check regional availability, online requirements, and the platform’s current storage estimate.
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Install or update through that store so you receive the official Frozen Trail build and subsequent patches.
DOWNLOAD SAFETY
Only use the linked official publisher or authorized storefront. Check the publisher’s page for updates and avoid unofficial mirrors. No checksum is listed because NEXPLAY does not distribute the installer.
GOOD TO KNOW04 / FAQ
BEFORE YOU DROP IN.
01Is Frozen Trail available?＋
Yes. Embark announced that the update went live on October 8, 2026.
02Is there a direct NEXPLAY download?＋
No. We link to official storefronts and do not distribute game files.