Embark Studios has revealed a holiday reward for ARC Raiders players, where 1,000 Raider Tokens are being given out for free during the festive season. The giveaway arrives together with the Cold Snap update and is intended to mark Christmas and the New Year with the wider player community. With frequent updates rolling out and features such as the endgame character reset being introduced, players have largely remained active, even as the year is slowly coming to an end.
ARC Raiders Free 1,000 Raider Tokens
Claiming the free Raider Tokens in ARC Raiders is fairly straightforward and does not require players to complete any special objectives or timed challenges. All that is needed is to enter the game while the holiday message is still active.
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Once ARC Raiders is launched on a supported platform, players need to wait for the Speranza main menu to fully load. At the top-right side of the screen, close to where the character level is shown, a mail icon can be seen. Opening this inbox will display a message titled “Happy Holidays!”. Clicking the claim button inside the message will immediately add the 1,000 Raider Tokens to the player account.
Raider Tokens Are Used for in ARC Raiders
Raider Tokens function as the premium currency in ARC Raiders. They are primarily used to purchase cosmetic items from the in-game store. These items include outfits, emotes, face styles, and cosmetic attachments. While they do not impact gameplay performance, they allow players to personalize their Raider’s appearance.
With the Cold Snap update expanding store offerings, the timing of this free currency drop is significant. It gives players more flexibility to experiment with different visual styles during the seasonal event period.
Cosmetic Sets Available for 1,000 Raider Tokens
Several store bundles are priced within the range of the free 1,000 Raider Tokens. These bundles usually contain a full outfit with multiple variants, along with additional cosmetic items.
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The Wilderness Scout set includes the Cresta outfit with three variants, the Soot face style, and the Water Bottle Empty emote. Another option is the Ombra set, which comes with the Ombra outfit variants, Henna face style, and the I See You emote.
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Players can also choose the Renegade Moon set, featuring the Cosmo outfit in three variants, Military Paint face style, and the Right Here emote. The Cavalier set is another available bundle, offering the Cavalier outfit, Nose Stripe face style, and the Fling Coin emote.
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For players who already have Raider Tokens saved from Deck completions, combining them with this free reward may allow access to higher-priced cosmetic sets as well.
Additional Holiday Rewards Across Embark Titles
Beyond ARC Raiders, Embark Studios is running holiday-themed rewards across its other games. Players using the same Embark account can unlock extra cosmetics, such as the Red Ryder skin, by playing matches in The Finals. While separate from the Raider Token giveaway, it adds to the overall seasonal celebration.
Although the reward is easy to claim, it may not remain available for long. The holiday message format strongly suggests a limited window. Logging in during the festive period ensures players do not miss out on the free 1,000 Raider Tokens, which provide a useful opportunity to unlock premium cosmetics and mark the season inside ARC Raiders.
