Arc Raiders Patch 1 7 0 Cold Snap Economy Rebalance [2026 Update]

As originally reported by VG247, Embark Studios has officially deployed update 1.7.0 for its extraction shooter Arc Raiders. The landmark patch introduces the game's anticipated Cold Snap seasonal event, bringing dynamic sub-zero weather conditions that alter line-of-sight and movement dynamics across competitive maps. Beyond thematic environmental hazards, the update addresses long-standing community feedback by introducing two heavily requested quality-of-life systems: a flexible skill tree reset mechanism and an aim-down-sights (ADS) toggle setting. Crucially, patch 1.7.0 enforces hard structural limits on hoarding Cred, the title's primary currency, effectively capping maximum balances to prevent inflation and encourage active resource circulation. This balance shift reflects broader trends across tactical shooters, similar to how by rebalancing player progression and combat pacing. By curbing currency stockpiling, Embark forces players to convert liquid Cred into tactical gear, weapons, and field consumables before extraction runs. Additionally, structural changes in competitive shooter design resonate with developments covered in our analysis of how .