New Map: Pendola Pass The Fallen Emperor Awaits
Celeste and Shani have finally pinned down that mysterious signal. It leads to Pendola Pass, an abandoned Italian village and old Exodus transport hub locked in ice high beyond the mountains.
Expect a supermarket, a dead town square, a looming observatory, and a buried train depot. But the real prize? One of the Emperors has fallen. Rare tech is waiting inside… if you can survive the scrambled ARC response and brutal flash freezes that tear through the valley.
This isn’t just another map. It’s a high stakes expedition into the unknown.
Board the Frigate ARC’s Massive New Threat
ARC isn’t taking the fallen Emperor lightly. They’re sending in one of their largest vessels: the Frigate.
Highly skilled squads will need to board it, fight through tight internal corridors, unlock paths, and battle both classic and new ARC units while other Raiders try to cut you down for the same loot. Close quarters combat hundreds of feet in the air is going to demand a whole new level of strategy.
Meet the New Killers: Bully, Skulker & Hydra
Three fresh nightmares are joining the fight:
Bully An aggressive, machine learned brute that charges hard and hits harder. Stay mobile, use cover, and don’t miss.
Skulker A sneaky opportunistic hunter that vanishes the second you look away… then reappears right on top of you.
Hydra A stationary but terrifying three-part turret found on the Frigate. It can shred entire squads if you don’t coordinate your attack.
Outpost: Your New Home Beyond the Rust Belt
Celeste is handing over the keys to the Outpost a customizable forward base nestled between the Rust Belt and the mountains.
Build modules, decorate the interiors, and unlock the Research Workstation. This is where late game progression really starts heating up.
Amplified Weapons & New Firepower
Tired of the same old loadouts? The fully upgraded Research Workstation unlocks a fifth quality tier for 15 existing weapons. We’re talking branching upgrade paths that completely reinvent guns you already love:
Fully automatic Burletta
Scoped Renegade
Incendiary Rattler with a massive magazine
Plus two brand-new weapons:
Stiletto A light ammo battle rifle perfect for early to mid game distance shots
Bantam A heavy ammo snub-nosed revolver with unique hip fire swagger (cowboy fantasy unlocked, even in the cold)
Gadgets That Change How You Play
Grappling Hook Climb, swing, and abseil your way across the new terrain
Tether Launcher & Yank Grenade Root enemies in place or yank them violently out of cover (or out of the sky)
Camera Full photography mode with zoom, focus, aperture, and even selfie emotes. Capture your best moments for the Codex
Bonus flavor: Harmonica and Banjo instruments are arriving so you can soundtrack your raids.
Reward Pass & Collector Set
Frozen Trail launches with a brand-new Reward Pass system (an evolution of the old Raider Decks):
- Free track: Tokens, outfits, gameplay items, and cosmetics
- Premium track: Exclusive colorways, weapon stencils, hairstyles, and big token payouts
- Legacy Pass: Keeps all your old progress intact
The Collector Set DLC bundles everything plus the Renzo cosmetic set, Dragon’s Breath stencil, Bob hairstyle, and a massive 2,400 Raider Tokens.
What’s Next?
October 8 also brings new questlines, a Skill Tree rework, and a brand-new Map Condition.
Want answers straight from the devs?
Tune into the Frozen Trail First Look Q&A livestream on Friday, September 25 at 6pm CEST.
Gear up. Dress warm. The frontier is waiting.
See you Topside, Raiders.