Embark Studios has announced that the major Cold Snap update for ARC Raiders, turning the game's locations into snowy wastelands, will be available as early as December 16. The release date announcement was accompanied by atmospheric art depicting a dead raider covered in snow.
Players speculate that this is how the developers hinted at new harsh weather conditions that change during the match and affect the raiders.
A temporary Flickering Flames event will start with the update, the details of which the developers are keeping secret for now.