Winter hits the Rust Belt

Raiders,

Winter hits the Rust Belt.

Frigid winds carve through the valleys of The Blue Gate. Blizzards sweep across the abandoned spaceport while the Red Lakes freeze and crack. Raiders Topside battle on as they shiver and stumble and swear.

Cold Snap: map condition

On December 16th, as the snow rolls in, so will new threats to consider. Your feet will be unsteady over frozen water, your vision will be compromised, and frostbite is a real danger. 

During the Cold Snap condition, the clock is ticking. The freezing weather will cut your Raider down in minutes unless you get indoors, or heal up quickly. Bear this in mind when engaging other Raiders - getting pinned down in the open is a death sentence during a Rust Belt winter.

Flickering Flames: event

Below ground, the tenacity of the human spirit endures. Despite food scarcity and rolling blackouts, survivors gather to light candles, swap war stories, and appreciate what little they have. The festival of Flickering Flames is about to begin.

The Candleberry Bush forms the centerpiece of these festivities. For Speranzans, this hardy plant is a versatile asset during the winter months: boiling the berry creates a wax that burns for hours. Crushing them yields a refreshing juice while the roots make for a tea that drives out the toughest colds. Candleberries make hearty stews, warming soups, and gifts of perfume and soap, while the wreaths can be fashioned into festive decorations that offer Speranzans a hint of Topside's greenery. Speranza needs A LOT of them for the Candleberry Banquets!

Speranzans rely on other essential items through the winter too. Light and heat sources boost morale and help keep Speranzans comfortable, while giving them the best chance to fight through to the spring.

Will you help your fellow Speranzans through the year's most testing month by collecting Candleberries for the banquets and important items for Speranza?

You’re not asked to help out for nothing - a Raider's got to eat. Candleberries and Special Items will redeem for:

• Raider Tokens
• New items
• Rare utility items
• Weapons
• Cosmetics
• Merits

You'll also gain Merits for simply doing what Raiders do best - braving any Topside location and earning XP. Remember, more Merits means more stuff. Are we speaking your language?

Raider Deck: The Goalie

With our Winter Update, we’re also introducing our second free, permanent Raider Deck. Available from the 26th December, The Goalie Raider Deck lets you unlock a series of items, Raider Tokens, and Cosmetics as you earn Cred Topside. 

The flagship skin of the new Raider Deck is an old world outfit that some Speranzans have claimed was worn by the world’s most fierce and respected gladiators. Who knows, really? But hey, it comes with a pretty cool new hockey stick Raider Tool.

There’s no time to lose - the Flickering Flames event will run from December 16th until January 13th, so put on your warmest gear and get up there. 

Remember, this cold is no joke.

Stay warm. Stay alive.

The ARC Raiders team