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Reward Passes: our new progression mechanic, explained

Embark Studios is rolling out Reward Passes as a new progression mechanic in ARC Raiders. The system replaces Raider Decks and introduces a paid premium tier alongside a temporary free-to-play period. Players can access the shooter for free from October 8 to 12. Developers have also released new footage showcasing locations and an enemy from the Frozen Trail update. This temporary free access and update rollout arrive alongside plans to test a PvE mode soon.

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  • ✓ Embark Studios is hosting a free weekend in ARC Raiders from October 8 to 12.
  • ✓ Reward Passes replace Raider Decks and add a paid premium tier starting October 8.
  • ✓ Developers showed new footage of the Frozen Trail update, featuring locations and an enemy.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 12 independent reporting domains (100% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

What changed

ARC Raiders replaced Raider Decks with Reward Passes and launched a paid premium tier on October 8.

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  1. ARC Raiders Introduces Reward Passes in Major Update

    Embark Studios is rolling out Reward Passes as a new progression mechanic in ARC Raiders. The system replaces Raider Decks and introduces a paid premium tier alongside a temporary free-to-play period. Players can access the shooter for free from October 8 to 12. Developers have also released new footage showcasing locations and an enemy from the Frozen Trail update. This temporary free access and update rollout arrive alongside plans to test a PvE mode soon.

    Why it matters

    The introduction of Reward Passes marks a structural change to how players progress within ARC Raiders, shifting away from the previous Raider Decks format. By pairing this progression overhaul with a limited-time free weekend, the studio opens the game to a broader audience to test server capacity and new content. The inclusion of a paid premium tier signals the ongoing evolution of the game economy.

    What is confirmed

    • Embark Studios is hosting a free weekend in ARC Raiders from October 8 to 12.
    • Reward Passes replace Raider Decks and add a paid premium tier starting October 8.
    • Developers showed new footage of the Frozen Trail update, featuring locations and an enemy.

    Still unconfirmed

    • A PvE mode for ARC Raiders will be tested soon.

    What to watch next

    • Player reception and feedback on the new Reward Passes and paid premium tier.
    • Performance and player counts during the October 8 to 12 free-to-play period.
    • Official rollout details and dates for the upcoming PvE mode test.
    Sources used for this update (16)
    1. arcraiders.com — Reward Passes: our new progression mechanic, explained
    2. arcraiders.com — Play ARC Raiders for free: October 8 - 12
    3. Polygon.com — Arc Raiders Will Temporarily Go Free-to-Play Alongside Major Update
    4. GamesReviews.com — ARC Raiders’ Reward Pass Replaces Raider Decks Oct 8, Adds Paid Premium Tier
    5. GameGPU — Embark Studios will host a free weekend in the shooter ARC Raiders.
    6. ixbt.games — Arc Raiders will be temporarily free and PvE mode will be tested soon
    7. ixbt.games — Arc Raiders developers showed new footage of the Frozen Trail update with locations and an enemy
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