Embark Studios has released the patch notes Cold Snap update for Arc Raiders, its third-person extraction shooter, adding plenty of winter-themed fun alongside balance changes and bug fixes.
Players already knew the Cold Snap update was coming with new, dynamic snowfall, a limited winter event, new survival mechanics, and even additional rewards. Embark Studios also already discussed the seasonal Raider reset and the second Raider Deck coming on December 26.
Players can check out what this dynamic snow looks like below:
Now that the update is live, players can check out the full patch notes, which include things like balance changes and new features.
When it comes to new features and adjustments, players can look forward to the following:
- new Skill Tree Reset function
- new toggle option for aiming down sights
- wallet now shows Cred soft cap
- new festive items
- Aphelion blueprint drop location moved to Stella Montis (which also now spawns further apart)
- Raider Tool customization added
Two guns were adjusted: the Bettina and the Rattler. The Bettina’s durability burn rate has been reduced, which Embark Studios said should now take about 26 full magazines to deplete (instead of the roughly 12 originally).
Additionally, the base magazine size has been increased to 22 (instead of 20), and the base reload time has been reduced to 4.5 (instead of 5).
The Rattler had its base magazine size increased to 12 (instead of 10).
Shredder has also been adjusted:
- Knockback applied by weapons has been reduced
- Movement speed and turning responsiveness increased
- Shredder’s head has more health
- Improved navigation, so Shredder won’t get stuck on corners, in narrow spaces, or run into obstacles
- Enters combat faster after taking damage or if near players
- Added more destructible parts
There are a plethora of bug fixes and changes to go through. Players can check out the full list of these here with the patch notes.
The Arc Raiders Cold Snap update 1.7.0 is live now on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Since its release at the end of October, it’s become Nexon’s most successful global release, and it won Best Multiplayer Game at The Game Awards 2025.