Alongside the recent update for ARC Raiders that added the Cold Snap condition to the game, Embark Studios released a major patch that adjusted the current sandbox, fixed bugs, and seemingly nerfed a highly popular skill. ARC Raiders has been on a tear since its launch on October 30, as the extraction shooter has managed to attract a massive audience and proved to be a huge hit for Embark Studios. To continue fostering that community, Embark has been releasing new content on a monthly basis, keeping the experience feeling fresh.
Outside of the North Line update back in November, which added the unique Stella Montis map and community unlock event, December's content update for ARC Raiders brought snow and frostbite as new map conditions. Caught outside for too long, players will take incremental damage, though the risk is worth the reward as Cold Snap missions typically offer better loot. In addition, players can take part in the Flickering Flames event, which includes a new Merit-based reward track, as well as a new Raider Deck which launches on December 26. The event also brought with it a new update, though it has seemingly had a negative effect on one popular skill....
