The new system is called the Reward Pass, and it will launch alongside Frozen Trail on October 8, 2026. According to Embark Studios, the Reward Pass is designed as an evolution of the existing Raider Deck system, while offering a more engaging way to progress through new content.
What Is the ARC Raiders Reward Pass?
The ARC Raiders Reward Pass is a new progression system that allows players to complete Feats and unlock rewards as they progress through different levels.
Unlike a traditional battle pass that may focus heavily on cosmetic rewards, the Frozen Trail Reward Pass includes a mixture of:
- Outfits
- Cosmetic items
- Weapons
- Gadgets
- Other useful items
- Raider Tokens
The system is directly connected to the Frozen Trail update, meaning players can progress through the pass while experiencing the new content introduced with the update.
This makes the Reward Pass an important part of ARC Raiders Frozen Trail progression, especially for players looking to unlock everything introduced with the new update.
Frozen Trail Reward Pass Has 60 Levels
The main Frozen Trail Reward Pass contains 60 levels that players can progress through.
There will be two versions of the pass:
Free Reward Pass
The Free Pass will be available to players without purchasing the Premium version.
Players can unlock:
- New base outfits
- Cosmetic rewards
- Weapons
- Gadgets
- Items
- Up to 200 Raider Tokens
This means players who don't purchase the Premium Pass can still earn a substantial amount of new content simply by playing ARC Raiders and completing Feats.
Premium Reward Pass
The Premium Pass adds additional cosmetic rewards and customization options.
Premium players can unlock:
- Premium outfit toggles
- Outfit modifications
- Exclusive outfit colorways
- Legendary weapon stencils
- Exclusive hairstyles
- Up to 1,150 Raider Tokens
Importantly, Embark says that the Premium Pass does not contain gameplay-benefiting items such as weapons or gadgets that are exclusive to Premium players.
The Premium Pass can also be obtained for 1,150 Raider Tokens, while the pass itself contains up to 1,150 Raider Tokens in rewards.
What Happens to Raider Decks?
The Reward Pass isn't simply replacing Raider Decks and deleting the old progression system.
Instead, Frozen Trail introduces a Legacy Reward Pass.
The Legacy Pass combines the cosmetic rewards and Raider Tokens from the existing Raider Decks into one free progression track.
Players who already unlocked rewards through the previous Raider Deck system will keep those rewards and have them reflected in the Legacy Reward Pass.
Players can also continue progressing through the Legacy Pass to obtain rewards they previously missed.
This means existing ARC Raiders players won't simply lose access to their previous Raider Deck progression when the new system arrives.
Frozen Trail Collector Set DLC
Embark is also introducing a Frozen Trail Collector Set DLC for players who want additional Frozen Trail content.
The Collector Set includes:
- Access to the Frozen Trail Premium Reward Pass
- 2,400 Raider Tokens
- The Renzo cosmetic set
- Dragon's Breath weapon stencil
- Bob hairstyle
- Exclusive Retro Sofa for the Raider Outpost
- Blueprint for the new Banjo musical instrument
The Collector Set therefore bundles the Premium Reward Pass together with additional cosmetic and customization content from the Frozen Trail update.
When Does the ARC Raiders Frozen Trail Reward Pass Release?
The Frozen Trail Reward Pass launches on October 8, 2026, alongside the wider Frozen Trail update.
Frozen Trail is set to introduce much more than the new progression system. The update will also bring the new Pendola Pass map, new ARC enemies, new weapons, the Grappling Hook, new gadgets, the Raider Outpost and additional weapon customization systems.
The new map is particularly important because Pendola Pass takes Raiders into a frozen Italian village and an old Exodus transport hub, with the remains of a fallen Emperor hiding valuable technology.
ARC Raiders Frozen Trail Is Expanding the Endgame
The Reward Pass is only one part of what looks to be a much larger expansion of the ARC Raiders progression experience.
Frozen Trail will introduce the Outpost, which allows Raiders to customize their own space and use the Research Workstation to unlock additional weapon customization.
The update will also introduce Amplified Weapons, allowing certain weapons to reach a fifth quality level and gain new abilities or modifications. Embark says the initial system will support 15 weapons, with more planned for the future.
For Raiders looking for new ways to customize their loadouts, progress their character and continue playing after reaching the existing endgame, Frozen Trail could significantly expand the progression loop.
ARC Raiders Frozen Trail Reward Pass – Everything You Need to Know
Feature | Frozen Trail Reward Pass |
|---|---|
Release date | October 8, 2026 |
Total levels | 60 |
Free version | Yes |
Premium version | Yes |
Free Raider Tokens | Up to 200 |
Premium Raider Tokens | Up to 1,150 |
Free gameplay items | Yes |
Premium gameplay-exclusive items | No |
Legacy Reward Pass | Yes |
Connected to Frozen Trail | Yes |
What Does This Mean for ARC Raiders Players?
The biggest change is that ARC Raiders is moving from Raider Decks toward a more structured Reward Pass progression system.
Instead of accumulating Cred and potentially completing a new Raider Deck almost immediately, the new system is designed around progressing through Feats and unlocking rewards over time.
The introduction of both the Frozen Trail Reward Pass and Legacy Reward Pass also means new and returning players will have different progression paths to explore when Frozen Trail launches.
With the new Pendola Pass map, additional ARC enemies, new weapons, the Outpost and expanded weapon customization arriving at the same time, October 8 is shaping up to be a major update for ARC Raiders.
Frozen Trail launches October 8, 2026. Gear up, Raiders.
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