Arc Raiders swaps TTS for motion capture in Frozen Trail update
Embark Studios is adding full motion and facial capture to Arc Raiders, starting with the character Celeste, in the Frozen Trail update.
Embark Studios has announced it is introducing full motion capture and detailed facial capture for NPCs in Arc Raiders, beginning with the character Celeste. The change will replace the text-to-speech system previously used for Celeste, according to PCGamesN.
Celeste has been voiced by Diana Gardner since the character was introduced. Under the new system, Gardner's facial expressions and emotions will be captured for the game. The first look at the updated character will come in the Arc Raiders Frozen Trail trailer, releasing on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. The Frozen Trail update itself drops on Thursday, October 8, 2026.
Embark says future updates will bring more characters closer to their real-world actors across the Rust Belt.
Background
Celeste has been voiced by Diana Gardner from the beginning of Arc Raiders. Embark previously used text-to-speech software for the character, which resulted in stilted personality and limited facial animations. In other Embark news, Season 12 of The Finals is set to expand on its roster of in-universe sponsors.
Quick answers
When does the Arc Raiders Frozen Trail update release?
The Frozen Trail update drops on Thursday, October 8, 2026.
Who voices Celeste in Arc Raiders?
Celeste has been voiced by Diana Gardner since the character was introduced.
What is changing for Arc Raiders NPCs?
Embark Studios is adding full motion capture and detailed facial capture, starting with Celeste.