Summary
The Frozen Trail update is changing how players earn rewards in ARC Raiders. Embark is replacing Raider Decks with a new Reward Pass system designed to make progression more rewarding. Players can also explore ARC Raiders Items while preparing for the new content. The update introduces a 60-level Frozen Trail Reward Pass, a free Legacy Reward Pass, and a premium track focused on cosmetics and Raider Tokens.
1. Raider Decks Are Being Replaced by Reward Passes
The new system is meant to solve one of the biggest problems with Raider Decks: players could accumulate Cred and rush through an entire deck as soon as it launched.
That made Feats feel less important over time. Instead of being something players actively chased, they often became passive objectives completed during normal gameplay.
Reward Passes aim to change that by creating a more structured progression path. Players will complete Feats and other activities to advance through the pass and unlock rewards over time.
2. Frozen Trail Reward Pass Has 60 Levels
The main Frozen Trail Reward Pass will contain 60 levels, with both free and premium progression.
| Track | Main Rewards |
|---|---|
| Free Pass | Outfits, cosmetics, weapons, gadgets, items, up to 200 Raider Tokens |
| Premium Pass | Outfit modifications, colorways, hairstyles, legendary weapon stencils, up to 1,150 Raider Tokens |
The biggest point for players is that gameplay-related rewards remain on the free track. Weapons and gadgets are not locked behind the premium purchase, meaning players who skip the premium pass can still obtain important functional rewards.
The premium version is instead built around additional customization and exclusive cosmetics.
3. Premium Pass Does Not Give Gameplay Advantages
Embark has specifically clarified that the premium Reward Pass will not provide gameplay benefits.
That means buying the pass will not give players stronger weapons or exclusive gadgets that create an advantage over players using the free track.
There is also an interesting Raider Token system attached to the premium pass. The premium track costs 1,150 Raider Tokens, while completing it can reward up to the same 1,150 Tokens back.
In simple terms, players who fully complete the pass can potentially recover the Tokens they spent and use them toward another pass or other purchases.
4. Legacy Reward Pass Keeps Older Rewards Available
Players who still have unfinished Raider Deck rewards will not simply lose access to them when Frozen Trail arrives.
The new Legacy Reward Pass will bring previous cosmetic rewards and Raider Tokens together into a free progression path.
This means:
Previously unlocked rewards stay unlocked.
Unfinished Raider Deck rewards can still be earned.
Players who already completed the old system should retain their progress.
New players can work toward older rewards through the Legacy Pass.
This makes the transition from Raider Decks to Reward Passes much less disruptive for existing players.
5. Frozen Trail Collector Set Includes the Banjo Blueprint
The Frozen Trail Collector Set DLC is aimed at players who want additional cosmetics and premium content. It includes:
Renzo Dragon's Breath weapon stencil
Bob hairstyle
2,400 Raider Tokens
Frozen Trail premium Reward Pass
Exclusive retro sofa for the Raider Outpost
Banjo blueprint
The Banjo blueprint is the most notable part of this bundle. Embark currently describes the Collector Set as the only way to obtain the blueprint.
The Banjo itself does not appear to provide a major gameplay advantage, but putting a blueprint behind paid DLC could become a sticking point for players who want to collect every available blueprint.
6. What Players Still Don't Know
While Embark has explained the Reward Pass structure, some important details remain unclear.
The biggest question is exactly how progression works. Players know that Feats will play a role, but Embark has not completely explained whether progression will be based on direct challenges, accumulated XP, or another system.
The visual presentation also suggests a more traditional battle-pass-style progression, but the exact mechanics will need to be tested once Frozen Trail launches.
Final Thoughts
The Frozen Trail Reward Pass system gives ARC Raiders a more structured way to earn rewards while keeping weapons and gadgets available through the free track. The Legacy Pass also protects older Raider Deck rewards, making the transition easier for existing players.
The main points to watch are the actual progression speed and the Banjo blueprint restriction. Players interested in buying ARC Raiders Items can also prepare for the new content before Frozen Trail goes live. Once Frozen Trail launches, players will finally be able to see whether Reward Passes make Feats worth chasing again or simply turn them into another progression checklist.
