Arc Raiders Shared Watch Event: How to Progress, Rewards, and More

Embark Studios is continuing to feed the Arc Raiders player base well, with the developers releasing a brand new 1.15.0 update, bringing a long list of new and returning content to the game. This included the return of the Cold Snap map condition, which has now become a permanent part of the rotation. However, the real star of the update is the brand Arc Raiders Shared Watch event.

The Shared Watch event is designed around the cooperative spirit of Arc Raiders players, reminding you that the real enemy is not the player standing next to you but the threatening ARC enemies. This unique event was added with the Arc Raiders 1.15.0 update on February 10, 2026, and it is set to run until February 26, 2026. According to the Arc Raiders roadmap, the event’s end would align perfectly with the Shrouded Sky update.

How to Collect Merits in Arc Raiders Shared Watch Event

You can earn Merits by damaging and defeating ARC enemies during the Arc Raiders Shared Watch event. Assisting other players in ARC kills also counts towards your score, further emphasizing the cooperative theme of the Shared Watch event.

Roughly, for every 100 XP you earn through taking down ARC enemies, you gain 1 Merit towards your Shared Watch event track. It is important to remember that, while PvP is still a part of Arc Raiders during the Shared Watch event, you will not earn any Merit points for taking down other Raiders. To progress through the event and earn rewards, you have to prioritise taking down the ARCs.

All Free Arc Raiders Shared Watch Event Rewards

Speaking of rewards, as you collect Merit points, you will unlock free Arc Raiders rewards through the dedicated Shared Watch reward track. The track features a total of 21 rewards that you can acquire by defeating ARCs. Here’s a full list of every reward you can get during the Arc Raiders Shared Watch event:

Page 1

• Slugger outfit – 50 Merits
• 20 Raider Tokens – 100 Merits
• Vita Spray – 150 Merits
• Tactical Mk. 3 (Healing) Blueprint – 200 Merits
• Grenades (Slugger variant) – 250 Merits
• Baseball backpack charm – 300 Merits
• 20 Raider Tokens – 350 Merits

Page 2

• Grey Yellow (Slugger color) – 400 Merits
• Snap Hook – 450 Merits
• Hand Signals emote – 500 Merits
• 20 Raider Tokens – 550 Merits
• Chest Piece (Slugger variant) – 600 Merits
• 20 Raider Tokens – 650 Merits
• Sport Face Paint Blue face style – 700 Merits

Page 3

• Blue Glow (Slugger color) – 750 Merits
• Vita Spray blueprint – 800 Merits
• 20 Raider Tokens – 850 Merits
• Headgear (Slugger variant) – 900 Merits
• Acoustic Guitar – 950 Merits
• 20 Raider Tokens – 1000 Merits
• Batting Helmet Scrappy outfit – 1050 Merits

Will you be taking part in the Arc Raiders Shared Watch event and assisting fellow Raiders in taking down the real enemies? Tell us in the comments below!