Embark Studios has launched the Arc Raiders 'Frozen Trail' update, the game's biggest since launch, alongside a free weekend running until October 12. The combination of new content and free access has pushed the game to a six-month high of 131,388 peak concurrent players on Steam within the first 24 hours. The update introduces a new map, weather conditions, enemies, weapons, a revamped skill tree, a grappling hook, and a customizable base called The Outpost with hundreds of furniture designs.
Notably, Embark has removed Solo vs. Squads from matchmaking to encourage players to use other settings, though it plans to re-evaluate the mode for potential future return. Full update notes are available on Embark's official blog.
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