That Nov 25 patch at 03:30 UTC flipped the script—forces chest rigs or backpacks only, no heavy gear. Winter Festival kicks off Nov 28 at 05:00 UTC, handing out daily 1M Koen (doubled on streaks). Hit Farm Lockdown/Forbidden Zone airdrops for 3-6 gold items, trade Winter Palmier/Cards at Farmland's x3 vending machines (50-120 coins for BP/guns/coupons), snag KN cl3/RAP vest/headset/buffs. Mk14 or AN-94 shreds Santa scavs. Gold Chest on Dec 5? 1.6M Koen pure profit.
Diving into Chest-Rig Only Raids After the Nov 25 Update
The Nov 25 update hit at 03:30 UTC, locking raids to chest rigs and backpacks—kiss heavy armor goodbye. Winter Festival launches Nov 28 at 05:00 UTC, with 1M Koen daily that doubles if you keep the streak alive. Compensation rolled out too: 27.36B Koen for those 5,373 bans from Nov 17-23. Bonds expire Dec 1, but the Dec 5 Gold Chest drops 1.6M Koen, Winter Elf P90 skin, 10 Cute Pet Vouchers, and 10 Skin Supply Coupons.
Here's the no-brainer checklist:
Update your launcher before 03:30 UTC on Nov 25.
Log in daily for 1M Koen + 2,250 Red Drops coins and Golden Gift Boxes.
Nail the 7-day streak: D1 100 points, D2 basic set, D3 premium set, D4 200 points, D5 300 coins, D6 advanced set, D7 universal key.
(Quick aside—I've seen players miss one login and watch their streak vanish. Don't be that guy.)
Your Go-To Chest-Rig Loadout Post-Patch
Stick with KN cl3 armor, RAP vest, winter backpack (28 slots), and headset—non-negotiable. Buffs from Dark Zone rum/gingerbread/chocolate last 120s. Mk14's recoil got toned down; AN-94 spits 630 RPM. These setups clap Santa scavs (they rock KN cl3, RAP vest, winter backpack, M45A1 .45HS with mumble and run-and-gun). Light and fast means 1M+ Koen without ban risks.

Load up like this:
KN cl3 + RAP vest + winter backpack + headset.
Pop 120s buffs before raiding; munch event food after for extra coins.
Queue low-stakes first—prioritize audio cues over those sneaky .45HS shots from Santa.
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Breaking Down the Winter Festival Event
Starts Nov 28 at 05:00 UTC. Hunt Winter Festival Cards in drawers and coats—trade 'em at Farmland's x3 vending for 50-120 coins worth of BP/guns/elite coupons. Winter Palmier hides in gym bags and jackets; swap for purple/gold/red boxes (pro tip: don't eat it—sedation will wreck you). Rewards include AN-94 skin, Holly's Wish spray, vouchers, and coupons. Farm Lockdown/Forbidden Zone airdrops lock in 3-6 gold items. Daily logins build to the Dec 5 Gold Chest: 1.6M Koen + skins/vouchers/Elite Cards.
Raid smart:
Grab Cards and Palmier every run; hit vending after looting.
Smash challenges for skins and vouchers; streak for doubled 1M Koen + 10 Cute Pet Vouchers/10 Skin Supply Coupons.
Cash items to coins. Watch Bonds—they expire Dec 1.
—Editor note: Palmier trades are gold, but that sedation debuff? Nightmare fuel in a scav swarm.
The Prime Loot Route: Farm Map Breakdown
Queue Farm Lockdown/Forbidden Zone for airdrops (3-6 gold), gym bags/jackets (Palmier), drawers/coats (Cards). Loop to x3 Farmland vending. Full Farm + Farmland clears 1M+ Koen daily from sales and trades—higher difficulty amps the loot scale.

Execute:
Drop into Farm Lockdown/Forbidden Zone; beeline airdrops.
Hit gym bags, jackets, drawers, coats—50-120 coins easy.
Swing to Farmland vending, trade, extract. Rinse and repeat.
This route? It's clockwork for steady hauls.
Raid Walkthrough: Step by Step
Prep: Update launcher Nov 25. Gear up KN cl3/RAP/winter pack/headset/120s buffs/Mk14 or AN-94. In-raid: Airdrops first → bags/drawers → vending → extract. Santa scavs patrol with M45A1—headset picks up their mumble and footsteps. Nets 1M+ Koen from golds + trades.

Break it down:
Prep: KN cl3/RAP/winter pack + 120s buffs + Mk14/AN-94.
Raid: Farm → airdrop (3-6 gold) → Palmier/Cards → Farmland trade (50-120 coins) → extract.
Post-raid: Sell/exchange for Koen. Grind 5-10 runs daily.
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Risks, Common Screw-Ups, and Fixes
Watch for: Pre-patch heavy gear (entry denied), skipped logins, no headset. Those 5,373 bans? Cost 27.36B Koen in comp. Audio is life against M45A1. Light rigs + buffs slash PvP deaths.
Dodge pitfalls:
Headset + buffs always; skip eating Palmier (sedation trap).
Ditch heavy gear; log in daily for streak.
Vs Santa: KN cl3/RAP holds; extract after vending.
PvP dodge? Listen for mumble—light speed gets you out. Gear loss? Chest-rig keeps it minimal.
(My take: Headset neglect kills more raids than scavs do. Fact.)
Profit Breakdown & Real Benchmarks
Farm loop + daily 1M login + trades/airdrop sales = 1M+ Koen/day. Dec 5 Gold Chest: 1.6M Koen. 7-day streak piles on sets/points/coins/key. Chest-rig drops risk 50% vs full gear, locks in steady 1M+. Data shows it.
Numbers:
Per-run: 3-6 gold airdrops + 50-120 coins = 200K+ Koen.

Daily scale: 5 runs + logins/streak = 1M+.
Benchmarks: 200K+/run on chest-rig, 1M+ daily ceiling, 80%+ extract rate.
Solid. Sustainable.
FAQ
What changed for Chest-Rig raids after Arena Breakout Nov 25 patch?
Raids require chest rigs/backpacks from 03:30 UTC Nov 25; heavy gear fails entry.
Best Winter Festival loot route for 1M Koen in Chest-Rig only?
Farm Lockdown/Forbidden Zone: Airdrops (3-6 gold) → Palmier/Cards → Farmland vending → extract.
Optimal loadout for Arena Breakout Chest-Rig raids?
KN cl3 armor, RAP vest, winter backpack, headset, 120s buffs, Mk14/AN-94.
How to counter Santa scavs in Winter Festival?
Light rig (KN cl3/RAP) + headset for audio vs M45A1 .45HS; add buffs.
Koen per raid average in Chest-Rig Winter runs?
200K+ from airdrops/trades; 1M+ daily with 5 loops + logins.
Common mistakes in low-gear Festival raids?
No headset, eating Palmier (sedation), skipping update—heavy gear blocks entry.