The Cold Snap update in ARC Raiders has turned familiar maps into frozen, high-stakes battlegrounds. Snow now blankets areas like Dam Battlegrounds, Buried City, Spaceport, and Blue Gate for two-hour windows, forcing players to adapt quickly. Staying outdoors too long triggers frostbite after about 90 seconds, stacking damage until you find shelter, while footprints in the snow can give away your position to rivals and ARCs. Survival becomes extremely important ARC Raiders Coins.

Survival is all about keeping an eye on your frostbite meter and moving strategically between shelters. Buildings, overhangs, and caves instantly stop frost accumulation, and the best spots tend to cluster near points of interest, letting you ambush trailing players. Using Lurker drones to draw ARC attention outside while you collect Candleberries indoors is an effective tactic. These bushes glow purple on snow, and grabbing five per stage advances your Candleberry Banquet progress without overexposing yourself to danger.

Flickering Flames automatically converts raid XP into Merits that can be redeemed at Speranza. There are 25 tiers of rewards, including Goalie Raider Deck cosmetics and other event exclusives. Prioritizing Cred farming through daily activities unlocks premium reward tracks, but even free paths offer plenty. Chaining Cold Snap raids can earn around 100 Merits per run, and combining this with Banquet objectives—like scouting red-highlighted berries or collecting frosted relics—doubles your gains.

Loadouts have shifted to handle the cold. Thermal scopes help primary weapons like the upgraded Rattler cut through whiteout conditions, while healing gadgets are often more useful than raw DPS for managing frost damage. Buffed Shredders require new strategies too—take out wheels first during chases and use smokes to break line-of-sight before they close in. Bettina's upgrades reward careful flanking, and frost grenades synergize well with the chilled environment. Players can respec skill trees freely to mix evasion and DoT tools for more control over fights.

Raids flow best when you stick to interiors during peak snow. Clear rooms systematically, use windows for flanking, and track footprints to coordinate with teammates. Locked gate routes are particularly valuable: grab outer berries, breach vaults with C4 for high-tier loot, then reset frost timers mid-fight. World bosses and events become more predictable during Cold Snap, as footprints lead directly to them, turning solo sneaks into coordinated group opportunities. Blueprint spawns in snowy areas also allow rerolls on Aphelion transitions for extra rewards ARC Raiders Coins for sale.

Cold Snap adds tension to every raid, rewarding map knowledge and strategic play over spray-and-pray tactics. Mastering frost timers, harvesting berries efficiently, and maximizing Merits can turn these winter maps into lucrative opportunities. With quality-of-life improvements like wallet caps and collision fixes, players who plan ahead can extract fully loaded while less prepared squads struggle in the chill.