ARC Raiders Cold Snap release countdown: Start time for all regions

ARC Raiders Cold Snap update is right around the corner, bringing snow to all the topside maps. This patch commemorates the holidays and upholds the winter spirit by introducing a new snow-themed map variant. Furthermore, a new event is also arriving this winter. Since the Cold Snap release aligns with the Expedition launch day, interested gamers participating in the Expedition project will depart from Rust Belt Ridge.

This article will shed light on the release time of the ARC Raiders Cold Snap update across all regions, along with a countdown.

ARC Raiders Cold Snap: Release date and time for all major regions

Embark Studios' extraction shooter will be getting the Cold Snap patch on December 16, 2025. This update brings a new map variant, an in-game event, a Raider deck, and some new quests. There's a ton of content awaiting arrival, and as such, fans are looking forward to the release time of this patch.

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On that note, here are all the major time zones and the expected release times.

Timezone	Release date and time
Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)	December 16, 2025, at 2:30 am
Mountain Daylight Time (MDT)	December 16, 2025, at 3:30 am
Central Daylight Time (CDT)	December 16, 2025, at 4:30 am
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)	December 16, 2025, at 5:30 am
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)	December 16, 2025, at 9:30 am
Central European Time (CET)	December 16, 2025, at 10:30 am
Moscow Standard Time (MSK)	December 16, 2025, at 12:30 pm
Indian Standard Time (IST)	December 16, 2025, at 3:00 pm
China Standard Time (CST)	December 16, 2025, at 5:30 pm
Japan Standard Time (JST)	December 16, 2025, at 6:30 pm
Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT)	December 16, 2025, at 8:30 pm
New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT)	December 16, 2025, at 10:30 pm

Do note that there has not been any official announcement regarding the exact release time of the ARC Raiders Cold Snap update. Which is why this table follows the previous North Line update release schedule. If there are any changes, then this article will be duly updated with the latest information.

ARC Raiders Cold Snap live countdown

Here is a live timer that counts down to the release of the ARC Raiders Cold Snap patch so that players can have an easier time tracking the update:

Additional information about the update

The Cold Snap update release time coincides with the arrival of the departure window for the Expedition Project. This means that participating players will be able to send their characters out beyond the horizons of the Rust Belt and start afresh with a new character.

In case you fall short on resources and are unable to depart during this Expedition, do not fret. The Caravan restoration progress is saved, and you can complete the entire process during the next project.

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Edited by Sankalpa Das