ARC Raiders Frozen Trail Drops Tomorrow: Exact Start Time for Your Region

Pack your warmest gear, Raiders. Embark Studios confirmed that the Frozen Trail update arrives on October 8, 2026, and it’s the biggest update in the game’s history so far. Here’s when to be online.

ARC Raiders: Global Release Time

ARC Raiders will release the update globally on October 8 at 9:00 AM UTC. That’s 2:00 AM Pacific, and here’s how it converts for your region:

One caveat: some outlets note Embark hasn’t officially shared server downtime details. The 2 AM PT time matches the pattern of past major updates, so treat it as highly likely, not guaranteed. Check Embark’s official channels for last-minute changes.

What’s New in Frozen Trail

• Pendola Pass: The largest map yet, in the mountains north of the Rust Belt. It’s a permanent frozen environment, not temporary snow.
• New threats: New ARC enemies including the Bully and Skulker, plus a very large machine.
• Outposts: Customizable Raider Outposts arrive with the update.
• Progression changes: Systems like Decks and Raider Creds are being revamped.
• Weapon skins: A Raider who downs you can claim the skinned weapon.

Do This Before Launch

1. Spend your old Cred. Retired Cred expires at launch, so use it with Shani or on Raider Deck rewards before October 8.
2. Free up storage. The update is expected to exceed 20 GB on major platforms.
3. Set an alarm. The start falls in the early morning for the Americas.

Why It Matters

This is the first major release under Embark’s new, longer development cycle, so many players will be watching to see whether bigger drops pay off. Reports also suggest the game may be free to play for a weekend when the update launches, so tell your friends.

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