Update 1.7.0 for ARC Raiders is out now and brings a new, extremely cold map condition. We show you the patch notes.
What is this update? On December 16, 2025, Update 1.7.0 for ARC Raiders was released. This includes numerous balance changes and fixes, as well as a new map condition called Cold Snap
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Additionally, the ability to reset the skill tree has been added. This feature was previously missing from the game but had been requested by the community for a long time.
The highlights of patch 1.7.0
What are the highlights of the update? With patch 1.7.0, winter breaks out in ARC Raiders. This brings some new dangers. For example, water spots on the maps are now frozen, and when you step on the frozen water, your feet will become slippery. Additionally, the raging snowstorm limits your visibility.
However, the biggest highlight of the update is the new map condition “Cold Snap”. If your Raider is exposed to the extreme cold for too long, they will die. However, inside buildings you are protected from the cold.
Here’s a summary of the highlights:
- Added the function to reset the skill tree.
- Added the option to toggle aim mode (Aim Down Sights/ADS) instead of holding the button.
- The wallet now displays the soft cap for creds.
- Various festive items have been added to create a holiday atmosphere.
- The location of the Aphelion blueprint has been moved from the Matriarch to Stella Montis.
- Added customization options for the Raider tool.
- Various collision issues on the maps have been fixed.
- The spawn distance verification at Stella Montis has been improved to fix the issue of players spawning too close to each other.
- The assault rifle
Bettina
has been improved to be a better option in PvP. - The assault rifle
Rattler
has been slightly improved and now has a larger magazine.
You can find the full patch notes on page 2.
From December 16 to January 13, the event Flickering Flames
is running in ARC Raiders, where you need to collect so-called Candleberries for the residents of Speranza, as well as light and heat sources like candles.
On December 26, ARC Raiders is also supposed to receive a new free Raider Deck. This is the Battle Pass of the extraction shooter and comes with a variety of different items, including cosmetic items and Raider tokens.
If you want to collect Candleberries for the Flickering Flames
event, it might be helpful to be friendly to other Raiders – after all, you all want to return to Speranza alive. And being nice is supposed to help you meet other nice players: A developer reveals: The matchmaking of ARC Raiders evaluates very closely how mean you really are
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