ARC Raiders – Cold Snap Map Condition is Permanently Joining the Rotaton on February 10

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The popular “Cold Snap” map condition, first available in ARC Raiders for a limited time last December, is now staying permanently! Embark Studios announced on social media that Cold Snap will be added to the regular lineup of map conditions starting February 10th.

Topside will have clear skies and warm temperatures this weekend, according to the studio. However, they warn that snow could return soon. The game’s ‘Cold Snap’ weather event will be back in regular rotation starting February 10th.

The new map was first shown in a December trailer, giving players a preview of its effects on gameplay. It’s more than just a cosmetic change; the extreme cold forces players to seek shelter or prioritize healing, as health depletes quickly when exposed. The map also reduces visibility and makes movement difficult due to icy conditions.

I’m really excited Cold Snap is coming back as a regular map condition! When it first came out, it was awesome because you could earn a new resource, plus things like weapons, Raider Tokens, cool cosmetics, and even Merits. I’m hoping Embark Studios brings back those same rewards this time around, but they haven’t said for sure yet.

The team behind ARC Raiders started the new year with a significant update. This update includes a new matchmaking feature for players level 40 and above, as well as a stricter system for dealing with cheaters. Now, players caught cheating will be banned for 30 days for their first offense. A second offense results in a 60-day ban, and a third offense leads to a permanent ban from the game.

Embark Studios CEO Patrick Söderlund recently explained that their new anti-cheat system is effective because of the large number of ban appeals they’ve received. He described tackling hackers and cheaters as similar to defending against a DDoS attack, emphasizing the importance of being proactive in preventing unfair play.

Initially, the game didn’t have many cheaters. However, as often happens with popular multiplayer games, it became a problem. The developers see it like a DDoS attack – something they constantly need to anticipate and counteract to stay ahead.

Söderlund didn’t share the specific number of players banned using the new system. He explained that banning requires careful consideration to ensure fairness. Generally, he estimates that between 0.1% and 1% of players in large multiplayer games are cheating and may deserve a temporary or permanent ban.

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2026-02-09 18:11