Arc Raiders' big winter update is coming next week, Embark teases new temperature mechanic

We've known for some time that Arc Raiders' "Cold Snap" winter event was on the horizon, but now exactly when it's happening. According to an Embark X post, the Cold Snap update arrives Tuesday, December 16.

According to Embark's official Arc Raiders roadmap, the Cold Snap update brings a new map condition called snowfall, the "Flickering Flames" event, a new raider deck (basically a battle pass), and new quests.

Players have speculated about what exactly the snowfall map condition...