ARC Raiders Is About to Change: Frozen Trails, Expedition Shake-Up & What Creators Should Know

ARC Raiders is heading toward one of its biggest turning points since launch. Embark Studios confirmed that Live Update 1.45.0 went live September 8, 2026, bringing Expedition 5, the Ascending the Mountain Raider Project, the Hornet Hunter Set, Cred changes and community rubber ducks. Embark also said this is the final full Live Update before the major October 8 update, while a smaller update is still planned beforehand.

Frozen Trails Is the Next Big Moment

The October 8 Frozen Trails update is shaping up to be the next major content moment for ARC Raiders. Recent reporting says the update is expected to bring major additions and broader gameplay changes, making the weeks leading into it especially useful for streamers planning returning-player videos, update explainers, squad streams and reaction content.

Expeditions Are Being Reconsidered

One of the biggest recent stories involves Expeditions. Reporting from PC Gamer and GamesRadar says Embark plans to pause Expeditions after the current cycle until early 2027 while the studio reevaluates the system. Executive producer Aleksander Grøndal has discussed the possibility of substantially redesigning it and even potentially scrapping it. That last possibility is not a confirmed decision: the confirmed part is that the system is being reconsidered and paused, while its final future remains undecided.

There’s Also a Deadline This Week

Embark’s September 15 Store Update says Trials Season 5 ends September 22. Players have one final push to climb the ranks and earn the Scorta Set, with Queens and Matriarchs among the final week’s featured threats. For creators, that gives ARC Raiders an immediate content angle before attention shifts toward October’s larger update.

Why Streamers and Creators Should Pay Attention

ARC Raiders remains a strong game to watch for creator content because meaningful system changes create natural reasons for players to return and search for information. The Expedition debate can fuel discussion videos, while the final Trials push and upcoming Frozen Trails update create opportunities for guides, live reactions, build discussions and before-and-after comparisons. The safest approach is to separate what Embark has officially confirmed from developer comments about possibilities that have not yet been finalized.

Sources: ARC Raiders official updates dated September 8 and September 15, 2026; PC Gamer; GamesRadar. SweyVision News will continue following confirmed ARC Raiders updates as Frozen Trails approaches. No Blueprint. Just a Vision.