ARC Raiders Prepares for Frozen Trail with Update 1.45 and Currency Overhaul
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
ARC Raiders Update 1.45 lays the groundwork for October's Frozen Trail expansion by adding narrative-driven Raider Projects and preparing for a complete in-game currency overhaul.
Embark Studios has dropped Update 1.45 for ARC Raiders, marking the final live service patch before the major Frozen Trail expansion arrives in October. While the game has seen its active player counts dip following the transition away from monthly updates, this new patch aims to bridge the narrative gap. The update introduces a four-page Raider Project titled Ascending the Mountain, giving players a lore-friendly reason to venture into the currently locked northern zones ahead of the upcoming massive map drop.
Alongside narrative setup, the update brings notable quality-of-life adjustments, including Unreal Engine 5.7 upgrades, improved matchmaking error messaging, and decoupled quick-item cycling. However, the patch also introduces a significant economy change. Embark is officially sunsetting the Creds resource when Frozen Trail launches on October 8, replacing it with a more expansive progression system. Players have until the update drops to spend their remaining Creds, though unlocked Raider Decks will carry over safely into the new framework.
The shift to bi-annual major updates marks a realistic pivot for the development team after the unsustainable pace of monthly drops. By utilizing targeted limited-time events and foundational patches like Update 1.45, Embark is working to sustain player engagement while cooking up larger content drops. As the October 8 launch approaches, community members are clearing out their inventories and gearing up to conquer the new mountainous frontier.
Original reporting by Game Rant provides a detailed breakdown of the patch notes and upcoming seasonal transition.
Tags: ARC Raiders, Extraction Shooter, Embark Studios, PC Gaming, Console Gaming
Original article: Game Rant