The latest February Update (1.15.0) is now live in ARC Raiders, bringing a new limited-time event, the return of a fan-favorite map condition, fresh cosmetics, and a long list of fixes and quality-of-life improvements.
This update leans heavily into cooperation, rewarding players for working together against ARC machines, while also tightening up gameplay systems across the board.
Shared Watch Event (Live Now)
The Shared Watch is an annual in-world holiday focused on unity against the true enemy — ARC.
🗓Event Duration: Now live until February 24 How it works:
- Earn Merits by destroying, assisting, or damaging ARC enemies
- No Merits are earned from PvP encounters
- Designed to encourage teaming up with friends or random Raiders
Bring plenty of ammo — the machines should be your priority.
Cold Snap Map Condition Returns
Winter isn’t done with the Rust Belt just yet.
Cold Snap is back in rotation on outdoor maps, bringing:
- Frostbite damage if players fail to seek shelter
- Increased loot value for those willing to brave the cold
Additional notes:
- Candleberries are still collectible but no longer tied to events
- Snowballs can be collected and thrown — use them wisely… or not
Bug Fixes & Improvements
This update delivers a wide range of stability and UI fixes, including:
- Improved reconnection reliability after disconnects
- Fixed missing tunnel scenes at match start
- Resolved reward issues at end of rounds and trials
- Corrected incorrect XP, Merit, and Live Event point displays
- Fixed platform icon display issues
- Reduced crafting interruptions
Utility & Weapon Updates
Trailblazer Grenade
- No longer deals damage through walls
- Increased damage to small enemies
- Reduced damage to larger enemies like Leaper and Bastion
Weapons
- Fixed inconsistent weapon cycling when using custom keybinds
- Weapon swapping now works reliably outside mouse wheel bindings
Known Issues
The team has acknowledged several known issues, including:
- Certain cosmetic previews displaying incorrectly
- Occasional missing skill points (resolved by restarting or playing another round)
- Interaction issues with specific containers and ARC parts
- Some animations breaking during Baron Husk searches
- Achievement and event preview inconsistencies
These will be addressed in future updates.