Arc Raiders Patch 1.15.0 Notes - February 2026 | Shared Watch Event, Cold Snap, Trailblazer Nerf

Shared Watch Event

A limited-time collaborative event where all players work together to destroy ARC machines. Runs through February 24, 2026.

Community Collaboration

Team up with friends or strangers to fight ARC machines and earn merits. Every player contributes to community-wide progress through destroying, assisting, and damaging ARCs.

Earn merits by destroying ARC machines
Assists and damage also count toward merits
Team up with friends or join with strangers
Event rewards for participation milestones

Event Details

The Shared Watch runs for a limited time. Focus on PvE combat to maximize your merits - no merits are earned from PvP encounters.

Runs through February 24, 2026
PvE focused - no PvP merit gains
Collaborative progress across all players

Cold Snap Returns

The seasonal Cold Snap map condition is back on outdoor maps, bringing frostbite danger and increased loot rewards for brave raiders.

Frostbite Hazard

Harsh winter conditions threaten unprepared players with frostbite damage. Dress appropriately and plan your routes carefully.

Frostbite damage on outdoor maps
Increased loot value at stake
Higher risk, higher reward gameplay

Other Cold Snap Details

Candleberries still collectible but no longer event-tied
Snowballs can be collected and thrown
Seasonal weather visuals on outdoor maps

Balance Changes

Trailblazer Grenade

Fix Explosions no longer penetrate through walls
Buff Increased damage against small ARC enemies
Nerf Decreased damage against larger enemies (Leaper, Bastion)

Weapons

Fix Fixed weapon cycling inconsistency with non-mouse wheel keybinds

New Cosmetics

Vulpine Set

New outfit set available in the store

Slugger Set