Arc Raiders Frozen Trail Backpack Light Emissive Toggle Tactical Impact [2026 Update]

As originally reported by PC Gamer, Embark Studios has rolled out a pivotal customization feature within the latest Frozen Trail 2.0 update for its highly anticipated extraction shooter, Arc Raiders. Players can now completely extinguish the luminescent beacon on their cosmetic backpacks through a newly introduced Emissive toggle located in the Raider customization menu. Navigating through Raider, Customization, Style, and Backpack menus allows operators to extinguish character illumination, addressing long-standing community feedback regarding involuntary player detection in low-visibility environments. While seemingly a minor aesthetic tweak, this functional overhaul eliminates the unintended competitive penalty previously tied to high-tier, illuminated cosmetic equipment. As modern production teams increasingly balance artistic fidelity with competitive fairness—a trend analyzed when —Embark Studios demonstrates an acute awareness of tactical shooter design. By isolating light emission from cosmetic prestige, the studio ensures cosmetic progression no longer sabotages extraction survival.