The Red Ryder outfit is a free cosmetic in ARC Raiders that can be unlocked without spending any Coins. It’s earned by completing a short crossover requirement in THE FINALS rather than being purchased in-game.
This reward is part of Embark’s limited-time Cold Snap crossover event. To unlock it, players must link the correct accounts and complete the required matches in THE FINALS, after which the outfit becomes available in ARC Raiders.
1. Red Ryder Skin Explained
Ryder Cosmetic
The Red Ryder reward is a special color variant for the Ryder outfit that you unlock through a crossover with THE FINALS. Instead of being purchased, it’s tied to a short requirement, and it becomes available in ARC Raiders once your accounts are properly linked and the requirement is completed.
2. Requirements to Unlock the Free Red Ryder Outfit
Before you can unlock the Red Ryder outfit, there are a few setup requirements that must be completed first. Most unlock issues happen because one of these prerequisites is missing or incorrectly linked.
- An Embark ID account (this is what connects your progress and unlocks across games).
- ARC Raiders on the platform you play on.
- THE FINALS on the same platform ecosystem you intend to link (the promo instructions explicitly mention linking Steam or Epic Games depending on where you play).
- All accounts must be linked to the same Embark ID for the reward to unlock.
3. How to Get the Free Red Ryder Skin in ARC Raiders
Unlocking the Red Ryder skin is straightforward once everything is connected properly. Follow the steps below in order to make sure your progress tracks correctly and the reward appears in ARC Raiders.
3.1 Link Your Embark ID to Your Platform (Steam/Epic)
The promo only works correctly when ARC Raiders and THE FINALS are both connected to the same Embark ID. The practical takeaway is simple: don’t mix logins.
- Sign into your Embark ID.
- Link the platform account you use for ARC Raiders.
- If you play the two games on different platforms, make sure the platform you use for each game is connected under the same Embark ID.
Embark Account
3.2 Launch THE FINALS and Find the ARC Raiders Contract
After linking, go into THE FINALS and look for the crossover objective described as an ARC Raiders contract. This is the requirement that tracks your progress toward the Red Ryder unlock.
3.3 Play the Required Matches in THE FINALS (The Actual Unlock Requirement)
To unlock the reward, you need to play three matches of THE FINALS. Once those matches are completed while you’re correctly linked, the crossover contract requirement should be satisfied and the outfit becomes eligible to unlock in ARC Raiders.
3.4 Log Into ARC Raiders and Check Your Cosmetics
After you finish the requirement in THE FINALS, launch ARC Raiders and check your cosmetics/outfit options for the Red Ryder variant.
4. Common Mistakes Players Make When Unlocking Red Ryder
Many players run into issues not because the reward is bugged, but because a small detail was overlooked. These are the most common mistakes that prevent the Red Ryder skin from unlocking.
- Both games must be linked to the same Embark ID. If ARC Raiders is on one account and THE FINALS is on another, the contract progress won’t unlock the outfit.
- This reward is time-limited. The Red Ryder outfit is tied to the Cold Snap crossover window, so it’s not something you should “leave for later.”
5. How to Fix the Red Ryder Skin Not Unlocking in ARC Raiders
If the Red Ryder outfit doesn’t appear after completing the requirement, it’s usually an account or refresh issue. The fixes below should resolve this problem.
5.1 Double-Check You Linked the Correct Platform Account
If you linked the wrong platform account (or logged into a different Embark ID than the one your ARC Raiders profile uses), your matches won’t count toward the correct unlock. Re-check that the platform you play ARC Raiders on is actually linked to the Embark ID you used in THE FINALS.
5.2 Make Sure You Completed the Full Match Requirement
The requirement is to play three matches in THE FINALS. If you only played one or two, the contract won’t be finished yet.
The Finals Contract
5.3 Restart the Games After Completion
If you finished the matches but the outfit isn’t appearing, fully close and relaunch THE FINALS and ARC Raiders. Account-based rewards sometimes require a fresh login to update.
5.4 Look for the Contract/Reward Messaging in THE FINALS
Some players first notice the crossover through an in-game message that points them toward the special contract. If you’re unsure whether the contract is active, check the relevant menus in THE FINALS and confirm the ARC Raiders crossover objective is available on your account.
6. Quick Checklist (Fastest Way to Get the Free Red Ryder Skin)
- Create/sign into your Embark ID.
- Link your Steam or Epic Games account (whichever you use).
- Confirm ARC Raiders and THE FINALS are on the same Embark ID.
- Launch THE FINALS and find the ARC Raiders contract.
- Play three matches of THE FINALS to complete the requirement.
- Launch ARC Raiders and check your outfits for Red Ryder.
