ARC Raiders Frozen Trail Adds a Customizable Topside Outpost

ARC Raiders is getting a place to put its loot and its personality above ground. In the Frozen Trail update, due October 8, players who head toward Pendola Pass can build an Outpost with modules and furniture. It is a more interesting change than another cosmetic room, because the new Research Workstation ties the space to weapon upgrades.

A base with a job to do

Embark says the workstation opens higher levels of weapon customization. Once fully upgraded, it provides a fifth quality level and branching enhancements for 15 weapons at launch. The developer's examples include a fully automatic Burletta, a scoped Renegade, and a Rattler with incendiary ammunition and a 64-round magazine.

I like the idea of a base that gives me a reason to return after a run. In an extraction game, organizing gear and planning the next trip are part of the loop. A customizable room is pleasant; a workstation that changes how a familiar gun behaves gives that room a practical purpose.

Frozen Trail goes beyond the Outpost

The update also adds the frozen Pendola Pass map, a large Frigate encounter, three enemy types, a grappling hook, and a camera gadget. That is a lot to learn at once. Players who just want a quieter place to decorate should know that the Outpost is connected to exploring a dangerous new area, while the strongest weapon changes require a fully upgraded workstation.

There is another limit to keep in mind: this is Embark's preview, not hands-on testing of the final patch. We do not yet know how much time or material each module will take to build, or whether every amplified weapon path will feel worth the cost. I would wait for the October 8 release before treating any particular upgrade as the new best build.

Source: ARC Raiders developer update

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