Arc Raiders: Frozen Trail – How to Beat the New Arc Enemies

As of September 11, 2026, Embark has confirmed the Frozen Trail release date, new map, new ARC threats, and new ARC Operation. What we don't have yet is the full enemy roster, their attacks, or their weak points.

ARC Raiders' next major update, Frozen Trail, arrives October 8, 2026. Embark describes it as the game's biggest update since launch, adding a new frozen map, an ARC Operation for experienced Raiders, new ARC threats, the Outpost, and progression changes.

If you're preparing for the new ARC enemies, it's important to separate confirmed information from leaks. Here's what we know so far, and how to prepare for the new machines.

Frozen Trail is both the name of the update and the name of the new region. The map takes Raiders beyond the mountains into a frozen settlement at the edge of the Rust Belt, featuring abandoned villages, factories, research facilities, and an observatory.

Embark has focused on greater verticality, exploration, and threats both above and below ground. The update also adds an Outpost, changes to the Skill Tree and Raider Decks, and new weapons, gadgets, cosmetics, and other content.

Embark has kept the new machines mostly secret. The official description says they range from "a small and nifty problem-maker" to "an enormous machine that will halt you in your tracks."

That confirms two broad types of threats, but not their names, health, attacks, or weak points.

Embark has confirmed an enormous ARC threat, but hasn't officially called it a boss or revealed its mechanics. Be cautious of any guide claiming to know its exact weak points or attack patterns before launch.

Datamined information has reportedly surfaced two development names, Kebab and Teragon, that may be connected to Frozen Trail.

Leak reports have suggested different variants and attacks, along with possible connections to other Frozen Trail content. Embark hasn't confirmed any of these names or details, though.

Treat Kebab, Teragon, their reported variants, and any leaked attack patterns as unconfirmed. Development content can change or get cut entirely before release.

Frozen Trail also introduces a new high-level ARC Operation for experienced Raiders.

Embark says the activity focuses on meaningful decisions, dynamic encounters, cooperation, risk, and survival.

The developer hasn't confirmed that all the new ARC enemies will appear inside this Operation, so don't assume it'll be the only place you'll run into them.

For squads, flexibility will matter more than rigid roles. Communicate enemy positions, coordinate equipment, and be ready to change your approach when an encounter gets difficult.

Treat your first few encounters with the new machines as learning opportunities. Pay attention to:

• How each ARC moves
• Which attacks force you to reposition
• Whether specific components appear vulnerable
• How machines react to players
• Which areas provide useful cover
• Whether multiple ARC types interact
• When it's safer to disengage

This kind of firsthand information will eventually lead to reliable weak-point knowledge and machine-specific strategies. Until then, be skeptical of any guide claiming to know exact damage numbers or complete boss mechanics before Frozen Trail actually launches.

The Frozen Trail enemies are one of the most interesting parts of the October update, precisely because Embark has revealed so little about them.

What's confirmed is that Raiders will face new machines ranging from a small problem-maker to an enormous threat that can stop them in their tracks. The update also adds a new frozen map and a high-level ARC Operation focused on cooperation, risk, and difficult encounters.

For now, review your Skill Tree, get comfortable with the existing movement and combat systems, and be ready to adapt when the new machines arrive. If you're after a reliable "how to beat" guide, the most trustworthy enemy-specific strategies will only emerge once players can actually fight these machines for themselves.