ARC Raiders Cold Snap Release Date Revealed by Embark Studios

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A big update for ARC Raiders, called ‘Cold Snap’, is coming soon – even sooner than expected! It will cover the game world of Speranza in snow, bringing a wintery feel. The update also includes an event called ‘Flickering Flames’, though its details are currently a mystery.

Embark Studios announced on social media that Cold Snap will be released on all platforms soon, sharing the exact date with fans.

When is Cold Snap Coming to ARC Raiders?

Embark Studios announced on social media that the ‘Cold Snap’ update will arrive in ARC Raiders on December 16th.

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— ARC Raiders (@ARCRaidersGame) December 9, 2025

The highly anticipated update is adding a winter theme to Embark Studios’ popular extraction adventure game. Fans have been closely examining the first images released, and many different predictions about the update are already circulating.

The picture shows a deceased Raider, but the cause of death isn’t obvious. Some players think this suggests the upcoming Cold Snap update might include dangerous weather, like freezing temperatures, that could kill Raiders if they stay outdoors for too long.

This idea supports the ‘Flickering Flames’ theory, which suggests that maps could be covered in blizzards. To survive, players would need to locate and use sources of warmth, represented as ‘flickering flames’.

Right now, this is just speculation, as we’re waiting for official confirmation from Embark Studios.

The timing of the update is a bit unusual. Many players expected the next big update for ARC Raiders to coincide with the end of the Expedition Project, but that event is scheduled to finish on December 22nd.

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2025-12-09 22:18