ARC Raiders Update 1.7.0: Cold Snap Brings Winter to the Rust Belt

Update 1.7.0 marks ARC Raiders' first seasonal event and brings sweeping changes to both PvE and quality of life. The Cold Snap map condition transforms Blue Gate into a frost-covered battlefield, while the Flickering Flames event offers Raiders a chance to earn exclusive seasonal rewards. Beyond the festivities, Embark Studios has delivered one of the most requested features: Skill Tree Resets.

The first seasonal event in ARC Raiders brings limited-time quests and exclusive rewards. Complete event objectives to earn unique cosmetics and items before the event ends. Details on specific rewards and duration are available in-game through the Events tab.

Mark your calendars. On December 26, every player receives the "Goalie" Raider Deck completely free. Log in on that date to claim yours. This is Embark's holiday gift to the community.

The Bettina gets a significant quality-of-life pass in this update. Embark noted that players were relying too heavily on secondary weapons because the Bettina burned through durability too quickly. These changes should make it a more reliable primary option.

• Durability burn rate reduced from ~0.43% to ~0.17% per shot BUFF
• Magazine size increased from 20 to 22 +10%
• Reload time reduced from 5 to 4.5 seconds BUFF

The durability change is massive. You can now fire roughly 2.5 times as many shots before your Bettina breaks. Combined with the larger magazine and faster reload, this rifle should feel much more sustainable during extended raids. Check our weapon tier list to see how these changes affect the meta.

A smaller adjustment for the Rattler, but one that helps in PvP scenarios.

• Magazine size increased from 10 to 12 +20%

Two extra rounds per magazine translates to a minor but noticeable improvement in time-to-kill at lower upgrade levels. Those extra shots can make the difference in a close firefight.

The Shredder received substantial changes that make it both fairer and more dangerous. These adjustments address several frustrating aspects of fighting Shredders while making them more threatening when they engage.

• Reduced knockback from weapon impacts (less stun-locking)
• Increased movement speed and turning responsiveness
• Head health increased to prevent premature detachment
• Improved navigation around obstacles
• Faster combat engagement
• More destructible body parts

The head health increase addresses a common frustration where Shredders would lose their heads before you could properly engage them, sometimes resulting in unpredictable behavior. Now they stay intact longer, but they're also moving faster and navigating smarter. Expect your ammo consumption to increase.

A long-requested accessibility option. You can now toggle ADS behavior in the settings, switching between hold-to-aim and toggle-to-aim. Find what works for your playstyle in the Controls menu.

Your Raider Tool can now be customized. Details on specific customization options are available in-game. Express yourself beyond just your armor and weapons.

The Cred system now has a soft cap at 800. This affects how quickly you can accumulate Cred and ensures the economy remains balanced as players progress. Plan your raids accordingly.

Embark has been busy fixing collision issues and terrain gaps across all locations. Specific fixes include:

• Dynamic Security Locker spawning for better loot distribution
• Matriarch spawn point adjusted on Dam Battlegrounds
• Locked Gate condition added to Blue Gate
• Improved spawn distance checks at Stella Montis
• Various collision and out-of-bounds fixes across all maps

The interface received several welcome improvements:

• Cinematic graphics setting added for those who want maximum visual fidelity
• Codex improvements including a video replay section
• Quest tracking with improved icons for better clarity
• Motion blur intensity slider for fine-tuned visual preferences
• Microphone test functionality added for VOIP users

Sound design is critical in extraction shooters. These fixes should improve your spatial awareness:

• Mine trigger sounds now play correctly
• Footstep audio prioritization improved
• "Unsettling mom?" removed from Speranza ambient sound (yes, really)
• Enhanced directional enemy audio for better threat detection

Several quests received polish and improvements:

• Added spare key interactions for locked room quests
• Unique items added to "Unexpected Initiative" quest
• Improved quest objective clarity across multiple quests

Embark has acknowledged these ongoing issues:

• AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT driver warning persists (working with AMD on resolution)
• Overstash items excluded from departure screen calculations

Update 1.7.0 is live now on all platforms. Bundle up and see you in the Cold Snap, Raiders. Don't forget to claim your free Goalie deck on December 26.