Arc Raiders 2.0 Update

Arc Raiders' 2.0 update triggered a seven-month high for its Steam player count.

Player Count Spike

166,670 players logged onto Arc Raiders on PC as of October 10, 2026.

Frozen Trail Update

Frozen Trail update launched October 8, 2026, adding Pendola Pass and new features.

Pendola Pass

Pendola Pass is a snowy mountainous region beyond Arc Raiders' Rust Belt home.

New Features

New features include Bully, Skulker, Hydra enemies and Tether Launcher.

Spider-Man Grappling Hook

Spider-Man grappling hook allows players to swing through maps like Spider-Man.

Free Weekend

Free weekend runs October 8-12, 2026, encouraging new players to join.

Player Reaction

Reddit user praised Frozen Trail as 'one of the best updates ever in a video game'.

“I was not a believer. This is one of the best updates ever in a video game.”

Frigate Highlight

New UFO-style Arc ship known as the Frigate is enormous and challenging to fight.

Player Excitement

Players excited about new map size and gameplay features after returning to the game.

Free Weekend Impact

Free weekend helped bring new players to Arc Raiders after months of low activity.

SteamDB Data

SteamDB shows Arc Raiders reached 10,000 players in September 2026.

Player Count Recovery

Player count recovered to 166,670 after 7-month low in September.

Game Update Details

Frozen Trail update introduced 22 new quests and a revamped skill tree.

New Weapons

New weapons include Bantam and Stiletto, with updated gameplay mechanics.

Free Weekend Details

Free weekend runs October 8-12, 2026, with 50% off on all platforms.

Player Response

Players returning to Arc Raiders after months of low activity.