The Flickering Flames is the main event of the Cold Snap update of Arc Raiders. While frost bites the Rust Belt, players can participate in the community project or progress in the event to earn some exclusive rewards. In this guide, learn everything about the Arc Raiders Flickering Flames event, including the free rewards and community project progression details.
Arc Raiders Flickering Flames Event Rewards List
The Flickering Flames Event in Arc Raiders features 25 reward tiers unlocked by earning Merit, with 10 Merit gained for every 1,000 XP earned in raids. Playing at least five matches lets you take part in both Flickering Flames and the Candleberry Banquet Project, which also grants bonus Merit. XP comes from looting and defeating ARCs or raiders on any map, and rewards unlock every 600 Merit up to the final tier.
The rewards from the event include some skins, emotes, and even a bunch of Candleberries. Here is the list of all Flickering Flames event rewards in Arc Raiders:
| Reward Name | Reward Type | Merit Required |
|---|---|---|
| Hi-Tech Hiker | Outfit | 600 |
| 10x Candleberries | Event Supply | 1200 |
| Scanner (Hi-Tech Hiker) | Outfit Variant | 1800 |
| 10x Candleberries | Event Supply | 2400 |
| Check Compass | Emote | 3000 |
| 10x Candleberries | Event Supply | 3600 |
| 50x Raider Tokens | Currency | 4200 |
| Blue Camo (Hi-Tech Hiker Color) | Outfit Color | 4800 |
| 10x Candleberries | Event Supply | 5400 |
| Field Phone (Hi-Tech Hiker) | Outfit Variant | 6000 |
| 10x Candleberries | Event Supply | 6600 |
| Sprayed Eyes Red | Face Style | 7200 |
| 50x Raider Tokens | Currency | 7800 |
| Orange (Hi-Tech Hiker Color) | Outfit Color | 8400 |
| 10x Candleberries | Event Supply | 9000 |
| Mask (Hi-Tech Hiker Variant) | Outfit Variant | 9600 |
| 50x Raider Tokens | Currency | 10200 |
| Yellow Camo (Hi-Tech Hiker) | Outfit Color | 10800 |
| 10x Candleberries | Event Supply | 11400 |
| Headgear (Hi-Tech Hiker) | Outfit Variant | 12000 |
| 50x Raider Tokens | Currency | 12600 |
| White (Hi-Tech Hiker Color) | Outfit Color | 13200 |
| Goggles (Hi-Tech Hiker) | Outfit Variant | 13800 |
| 50x Raider Tokens | Currency | 14400 |
| Space Wrench | Raider Tool | 15000 |
Arc Raiders Flickering Flames Project Guide
The Candleberry Project is a part of the Flickering Flames event, which is a community event running from December 16, 2025, to January 13, 2026. Here are the required items for the events to progress:
| Stage | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Candlelight (1/5) | 1x Empty Wine Bottle 25x Plastic Parts 5x Durable Cloth 20x Candleberries |
| Candlelight (2/5) | 3x Candle Holder 3x Light Bulb 1x Industrial Battery 50x Candleberries |
| Candlelight (3/5) | 1x Film Reels 5x Snap Blast Grenades 10x Duct Tape 55x Candleberries |
| Candlelight (4/5) | 2x Coffee Pots 10x Fireball Burners 2x Water Filters and 65x Candleberries |
| Candlelight (5/5) | 7x Mushroom 2x Frying Pan 2x Music Album 70x Candleberries |
Note: We are updating the requirements as we complete the Flickering Flames event.
That is everything you need to know about the Arc Raiders Flickering Flames event, including the free rewards and community project progression details. Did you start playing Arc Raiders Cold Snap update yet? Let us know in the comments.
You earn Merit by gaining XP in raids, with 10 Merit awarded for every 1,000 XP from looting, killing ARCs, or defeating other raiders, and the progress counts on all maps.
The Candleberry Project is a community-driven progression tied to Flickering Flames where players submit items like Candleberries and crafting materials across multiple stages to unlock shared rewards during the event window.
