You can't have everything in Arc Raiders' reworked skill tree: 'We believe that creates more interesting choices and supports more playstyles'
Embark Studios is redesigning *Arc Raiders*' skill tree to force players to make meaningful choices, removing some skills and adding new ones to encourage varied playstyles.
Embark Studios is revising the skill tree in *Frozen Trail*, a component of *Arc Raiders*, by removing certain skills and introducing new ones. The change aims to address a lack of utility in having multiple selections, according to a recent press Q&A. Players will now face choices between abilities rather than unlocking everything, with the goal of creating more engaging decisions and supporting diverse playstyles.
The updated system maintains the same general structure but introduces more strategic depth. Players are encouraged to experiment with different builds, and the ability to switch builds at any time remains intact. Embark Studios expressed optimism that the changes will lead to fresh build opportunities and broader player engagement.
Skills received limited focus during *Frozen Trails*' reveal, but the rework was highlighted as a significant update in a recent press Q&A. The company’s representative, Grøndal, emphasized the potential for new abilities to enhance gameplay variety. However, no specific details about the new skills were provided, leaving their exact nature to speculation.
The current skill tree was described as underwhelming, with one example noting that investing points primarily in mobility yielded minimal improvements. The redesign seeks to address this by ensuring that skill selections have meaningful impact, though the full scope of changes remains to be seen until further details are released.