# Arc Raiders 2.0 Update Boosts Player Count to 7-Month High

> Arc Raiders' Frozen Trail update and Spider-Man grappling hook drive player count to 7-month high.
- Title: Arc Raiders 2.0 Update Boosts Player Count to 7-Month High
- Summary: Arc Raiders' Frozen Trail update and Spider-Man grappling hook drive player count to 7-month high. Arc Raiders' player count reached 166,670 on Steam, a…
- Keywords: arc raiders, frozen trail, spider-man grappling hook, steam player count, embark, pendola pass, bully, skulker, hydra, grappling hook, tether launcher, frigate
- Source: IGN — https://ign.com/articles/arc-raiders-20-update-and-spider-man-grappling-hook-drive-player-count-to-reach-7-month-high
- Author: Michael Cripe
- Published: 2026-10-10T21:07:54.734+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: arc raiders, frozen trail, spider-man grappling hook, steam player count, embark, pendola pass, bully, skulker, hydra, grappling hook, tether launcher, frigate
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Arc Raiders' player count reached 166,670 on Steam, a 7-month high, after Frozen Trail update added Spider-Man grappling hook and new map.