All Shared Watch Rewards and Event Details in ARC Raiders (Feb 10–24, 2026) — Merits, Reward Track, and Fastest XP Farms

All Shared Watch Rewards and Event Details in ARC Raiders (Feb 10–24, 2026) is a comprehensive guide to the new Shared Watch live event in ARC Raiders. Running from February 10 to 24, 2026, this limited-time event shifts the game’s focus toward cooperative PvE play without completely removing PvP. Players earn a special currency called Merits by fighting ARC machines, unlocking a reward track that includes the new Slugger cosmetic outfit set, Raider Tokens (premium currency), weapon blueprints, and more.

Below we break down everything you need to know – from how Shared Watch works and all its rewards, to the fastest ways to farm Merits and key patch changes in update 1.15.0 – so you can make the most of this event.

What is the Shared Watch event in ARC Raiders

The Shared Watch Event is a two-week, limited-time co-op celebration in ARC Raiders where Embark Studios incentivizes players to cooperate against ARC machines rather than fighting each other. Created in response to community feedback for more PvE opportunities, the event maintains the game’s PvPvE nature while rewarding actions against the common enemy. All players automatically participate upon deploying “topside” into any map. Lore-wise, it is an annual holiday emphasizing human survival through unity against the machines.

Shared Watch event start date and end date in ARC Raiders

The event runs for 14 days, starting February 10, 2026, with update 1.15.0, and ending on February 24, 2026. This is the exclusive window for earning Merits and unlocking the event reward track. Unearned rewards will remain locked after the event concludes at the end of February 24, as there is no indication that Merits carry over. Players are encouraged to plan their playtime to complete challenges before the deadline.

How Shared Watch works (PvE focus, PvP still enabled)

Shared Watch introduces “Merits” as a temporary currency earned solely through PvE combat. While the sandbox remains PvPvE and player combat is still possible, it is dis-incentivized because fighting other Raiders provides no event progress. This “incentive-driven” approach encourages an unofficial truce to farm ARC machines. The event does not use separate modes or private lobbies; instead, it “nudges” the community toward cooperation by making PvE the only way to advance the event track.

How Shared Watch progression works

Progress is tracked globally across all matches, maps, and instances during the event period without the need for special queues. The game automatically converts XP earned from ARC kills or damage into Merits, which fill a persistent event-wide progress bar. Reward tiers unlock immediately upon reaching specific milestones, even mid-game. Participation is mandatory for all active players, as any eligible PvE XP earned between February 10 and 24 will count toward the event rewards.

Summary of Key Points

• Duration: February 10 – February 24, 2026.
• Focus: PvE cooperation against ARC machines within the standard PvPvE world.
• Currency: Merits, earned only through damaging or killing AI enemies.
• Status: PvP remains active but yields no event rewards.
• Progression: Automatic conversion of ARC-related XP into Merits across all maps.

How to earn Merits in Shared Watch (destroying, assisting, damaging ARCs)

Earning Merits in Shared Watch is a straightforward process where almost any positive interaction with ARC enemies grants you Merits. Technically, Merits are earned automatically by gaining XP from ARC machines. The specific actions that reward XP and contribute to Merit totals include:

• Dealing damage to an ARC enemy: Every bit of damage dealt contributes XP, providing partial credit even if you do not land the killing blow.
• Destroying an ARC enemy (kill): Delivering the final blow to an ARC unit grants a chunk of XP, with larger enemies yielding higher amounts.
• Assisting in an ARC kill: If another player finishes an enemy you damaged, you receive assist XP. This confirms that cooperation benefits all involved parties.

If an action generates PvE XP, it generates Merits, including the destruction of all ARC units from small drones to giant bosses. At the end of each raid, this XP is converted to Merits. However, Merits are tied strictly to ARC-related combat; activities such as looting, scavenging, opening chests, gathering materials, or completing non-combat objectives do not grant event progress. While reviving teammates does not directly grant Merits, it helps maintain group DPS to kill more ARCs.

To maximize Merit gains, players should:

• Seek out ARC encounters to rack up more XP.
• Cooperate on kills, as assisting or tagging enemies ensures everyone gets XP without needing to compete for the last hit.
• Keep moving to find ARC spawns or follow gunfire to join existing fights.

Merits are awarded at the end of a match upon extraction or death by converting ARC XP. The event progress bar updates after the raid is finished rather than showing real-time “+1 Merit” pop-ups during combat.

Does PvP give Merits in Shared Watch

No, PvP actions do not grant any Merits during the Shared Watch event. Damaging or killing other Raiders will not contribute to event progression, as the event is designed to emphasize fighting ARCs. Official patch notes state, “No Merits are earned from PvP encounters.”

This means that hunting other Raiders will not help unlock rewards and may slow progress by consuming time in non-rewarding firefights. If other players are hostile, you may choose to avoid them to keep farming ARCs, though you must still survive to maintain progress. While PvP is still possible for loot or enjoyment, it falls outside the scope of the event’s incentives. Many players treat the event as a temporary truce, adhering to the community mantra: “Tolerate Raiders, target the ARC.”

Merits to XP conversion in Shared Watch (how the scoring works)

The Shared Watch event utilizes a 100 XP = 1 Merit conversion rate. For every 100 points of cumulative ARC XP earned, you receive 1 Merit toward the reward track.

• A small ARC drone worth 100 XP translates to 1 Merit.
• A larger ARC worth 1000 XP split between two players (500 XP each) would grant 5 Merits to each player.
• Cumulative totals, such as 10,500 XP in a single raid, would convert to 105 Merits upon extraction.

Only XP from ARC-related combat is filtered for this conversion. If you earn an amount of XP that is not a multiple of 100, the remainder typically carries over to combine with future XP. There are no mentioned diminishing returns or caps; every 100 XP consistently yields 1 Merit, allowing high-skill players to progress faster by tackling harder content.

How many Merits you need to complete Shared Watch (total required)

To unlock all rewards and reach the final tier of the Shared Watch reward track, you must accumulate a total of 1,050 Merits. This corresponds to 105,000 ARC XP earned during the event.

The reward structure is organized as follows:

• The track features 21 reward tiers.
• Each reward unlocks at intervals of 50 Merits (50, 100, 150, etc.).
• The first reward (Slugger outfit) is at 50 Merits, and the 21st reward (Scrappy Batting Helmet) is at the cumulative total of 1,050 Merits.

To complete the event within the 14-day window, a player needs to average approximately 75 Merits (7,500 ARC XP) per day. While dedicated players can finish the track in a single evening through efficient play, casual players can reach the goal by focusing on ARC fights over several matches. Once the 1,050 Merit total is reached, the event is considered complete.

All Shared Watch rewards list in ARC Raiders (full reward track)

The Shared Watch event features a reward track with 21 tiers, unlocked by earning Merits. Rewards must be unlocked sequentially, and the Merit count is cumulative. Below is the full list of rewards in order with their required Merit points:

• 50 Merits: Slugger Outfit – The full baseball-umpire themed cosmetic outfit.
• 100 Merits: Raider Tokens x20 – Premium currency for cosmetics.
• 150 Merits: Vita Spray – A consumable healing item.
• 200 Merits: Tactical Mk.3 (Healing) Blueprint – Blueprint for a healing device augment.
• 250 Merits: Grenades (Slugger Variant) – Cosmetic baseball skin for grenades on your belt.
• 300 Merits: Baseball Charm – A baseball-shaped backpack trinket.
• 350 Merits: Raider Tokens x20.
• 400 Merits: Grey Yellow (Slugger Outfit Color) – Alternate color scheme for the outfit.
• 450 Merits: Snap Hook – A cosmetic item, likely a melee skin or apparatus.
• 500 Merits: Hand Signals Emote – A new cooperative gesture emote.
• 550 Merits: Raider Tokens x20.
• 600 Merits: Chest Piece (Slugger Variant) – An alternate style for the Slugger chest armor.
• 650 Merits: Raider Tokens x20.
• 700 Merits: Sport Face Paint (Blue) – A blue stripe design facepaint cosmetic.
• 750 Merits: Blue Glow (Slugger Color) – Color variant with neon-blue highlights.
• 800 Merits: Vita Spray Blueprint – Blueprint to craft the healing item.
• 850 Merits: Raider Tokens x20.
• 900 Merits: Headgear (Slugger Variant) – Alternate helmet or umpire mask style.
• 950 Merits: Acoustic Guitar – A cosmetic item for flair or a melee weapon skin.
• 1,000 Merits: Raider Tokens x50.
• 1,050 Merits: Batting Helmet (Scrappy Outfit) – A baseball helmet for your Scrappy robot companion.

The track includes a total of 150 Raider Tokens. While early rewards like the base Slugger outfit can be used immediately upon unlocking at 50 Merits, completing the track provides additional variants and colors to fully customize the set.

Shared Watch cosmetics explained (Slugger outfit, variants, colors, and Scrappy outfit)

The event introduces new thematic content centered around “The Slugger” and “Scrappy” cosmetics:

• The Slugger Outfit: This is a baseball-themed set styled after umpire or catcher’s gear, featuring protective padding and improvised armor. It follows the tradition of sports-themed cosmetics like the previous hockey-inspired Goalie outfit.
• Slugger Variants and Colors: Progression unlocks additional customization including themed grenade skins, alternate chest and headgear styles, and two specific color palettes: “Grey Yellow” and “Blue Glow.” The Sport Face Paint (Blue) completes the aesthetic. These items allow players to personalize their look, reflecting different versions shown in official promo art.
• Scrappy Outfit & Batting Helmet: The final reward is a batting helmet for “Scrappy,” the bipedal robot companion found in your base (Speranza). This is a purely cosmetic “pet” skin that allows your robot buddy to match your team theme. Note that a known UI bug may prevent this helmet from displaying correctly in the event preview, but it functions normally in-game once unlocked.

Shared Watch Raider Tokens rewards (how many you can earn)

Players can earn a total of 150 Raider Tokens for free by reaching specific milestones on the reward track:

• 100 Merits: 20 Tokens.
• 350 Merits: 20 Tokens.
• 550 Merits: 20 Tokens.
• 650 Merits: 20 Tokens.
• 850 Merits: 20 Tokens.
• 1,000 Merits: 50 Tokens.

These tokens are the game’s premium currency normally used for shop purchases. While 150 tokens may not cover a full premium outfit, they can be used for smaller items or saved to contribute toward larger store bundles. These tokens do not expire and represent a goodwill gesture from the developers to the free-to-play community. A known UI bug might cause the token purchase page to overlap other menus, but this does not affect the earning or balance of tokens.

Best way to farm Merits fast in Shared Watch (highest XP activities)

To maximize Merit farming, focus on activities that yield the highest ARC XP per minute, as the conversion rate is fixed at 100 XP to 1 Merit. The following strategies are the most efficient:

• Focus on high-value ARC targets: Prioritize large enemies like Bastions, which yield approximately 1,000 XP (10 Merits), compared to smaller “Normal ARCs” that provide only about 80 XP (0.8 Merits). Hunting bosses such as Queens, Matriarchs, and Rocketeers provides large chunks of progress quickly.
• Play co-op and share the workload: Farming in a group allows you to tackle tougher encounters safely. Since assist XP counts toward Merits, a full squad focusing on a single boss allows every member to gain significant XP simultaneously, multiplying the total Merits earned per encounter.
• Join major map events and conditions: Participate in events like ARC incursions, Night Raids, or Electromagnetic Storms. These conditions often trigger waves of enemies or high-density spawns, serving as XP goldmines.
• Minimize downtime: Avoid unnecessary scavenging, looting, or PvP. Searching for scrap does not grant Merits, and engaging other players risks your life and resources for zero event progress.
• Manage extractions wisely: XP is only converted to Merits upon successful extraction or match end. While you want to maximize kills per run, it is safer to extract once you have banked a significant amount of XP rather than risking a total loss by dying.
• Use efficient combat tactics: Group enemies together for explosive damage and target weak spots (like the core of a Bastion or drone propellers) to reduce kill times. Utilizing high-DPS weapons or community-shared “meta” strategies, such as placing landmines at spawn points, can speed up the process.

Best locations for Shared Watch Merit farming (Night Raids, Spaceport rooftops, Bird City)

Specific maps and environmental conditions offer higher ARC density and safer vantage points for farming:

• Buried City (often called “Bird City”): This compact map has high ARC density and structures that provide excellent cover. Areas like Marano Park are ideal for finding multiple patrols in quick succession.
• Spaceport (Rooftops): The rooftops and cranes at Blue Steel Mines/Spaceport offer a vantage point over patrol routes. Using long-range rifles allows you to safely pick off flying drones like Snitches and Rocketeers for consistent XP.
• Blue Gate (Pilgrim’s Peak): This location acts as a sniper’s nest, allowing players to spot and lure high-value targets like Snitches from a distance while utilizing terrain for cover.
• Dam Battlegrounds (Testing Annex): Provides a mix of indoor and outdoor combat, though enemies may be more spread out than in Buried City.
• Night Raids: This condition often reduces PvP aggression due to low visibility, allowing for stealthy ARC hunting. Some rare ARC types may also appear more frequently at night.
• Electromagnetic Storms (EM Storms): The lack of radar and HUD during these storms often leads players to avoid one another, leaving more ARCs for you to farm in relative peace.
• Hidden Bunkers and ARC Nests: These areas are target-rich environments where high-value enemies like Bastions and Bombardiers roam and frequently respawn.

Best ARC enemies to hunt for Merits (high XP targets)

Targeting specific units is the most effective way to reach the 1,050 Merit goal. The XP yields are prioritized as follows:

• Bastion / Matriarch / Queen: ~1,000+ XP (10+ Merits). These are the highest-value targets and usually appear as world bosses or at major ARC sites.
• Snitch (Scanner Drones): ~570 XP (5.7 Merits). These are common and relatively easy to down, making them highly efficient targets.
• Rocketeer / Bombardier / Leaper: ~500 XP (5 Merits). These mid-to-large units are dangerous but provide a high return on investment.
• Wasp / Hornet Drones: ~430 XP (4.3 Merits). Because they often appear in swarms, using area-of-effect attacks on them can accumulate Merits very quickly.
• Shredder / Sniper Turrets: ~300–340 XP (3–3.4 Merits). These are moderate value and often stationary or predictable in their movement.
• Ticks / Pops / Normal ARCs: ~80–160 XP (0.8–1.6 Merits). These “small fry” are inefficient to hunt exclusively; they should only be destroyed incidentally while pursuing larger targets.

Best loadouts for Shared Watch (ammo economy and anti-ARC tools)

Selecting the right equipment is vital for maximizing Merit farming efficiency. In the PvE-focused environment of Shared Watch, your loadout should prioritize high damage against machines and long-term sustainability.

• High-DPS, Anti-Armor Weapons: Many ARCs possess heavy armor that requires specialized firepower.
  • Jupiter Rifle: Excellent for its armor penetration and high headshot multiplier; ideal for targeting the cores of Bastions or Bombardiers.
  • Renegade or Osprey Rifles: Effective mid-to-long range options for picking off drones and hitting weak points from safety.
  • Bettina Rifle and Hullcracker Shotgun: These are specialized for shredding ARC hulls and breaking through plating.
  • Energy Weapons: These often ignore portions of armor and may deal bonus damage to mechanical targets.
  • Anvil Launcher: Provides the massive burst damage necessary for finishing off Queens or Bastions quickly.

Ammo Economy: Sustained PvE combat requires careful management of your reserves.

• Equip a primary weapon that utilizes common ammo types (Light/Medium).
• Carry an Ammo Box gadget to restock in the field during long engagements.
• Run two weapons that use different ammo types (e.g., one Medium, one Heavy) to ensure you can always find usable pickups.

Anti-ARC Gadgets and Tools:

• Shock Grenades/EMP Devices: Stun mechanical enemies to create openings for safe damage.
• Proximity Mines: Use these at known ARC spawn points to soften groups.
• Defibrillator: Crucial for maintaining squad firepower by quickly reviving allies, thus minimizing downtime.

Defensive Gear: Focus armor mods on resisting ballistic or energy damage (depending on local ARC types) and carry Vita Sprays for mid-combat healing.

How to finish Shared Watch solo vs with randoms vs with a squad

While the event is flexible, your tactical approach will change depending on your group size:

• Solo Play: Achievable but challenging. Focus on high-intensity, short runs using hit-and-run tactics. Solo players have the advantage of a lower profile, making it easier to avoid unwanted PvP. Always maintain an escape route and extract frequently to bank Merits.
• With Randoms (Ad-hoc Co-op): Shared Watch encourages spontaneous alliances. Use emotes or proximity chat to establish a truce. This path is often faster than solo play due to increased firepower, provided you build trust by reviving strangers or sharing targets.
• Full Squad (Pre-made): The most efficient method. Coordinated teams can assign specialized roles (sniper, support, etc.) and take down massive bosses in seconds. A 3-4 man team also acts as a natural deterrent against hostile players.

Shared Watch event tips for co-op play with strangers

Interacting with unknown Raiders requires clear communication to ensure mutual benefit:

• Signal Intentions: Holster your weapon, use the “Hand Signals” emote, or crouch repeatedly to indicate you are friendly.
• Communication: Use VoIP or quick-chat to propose a truce for ARC hunting. Positive reinforcement like “Nice shot!” helps maintain camaraderie.
• Watch Each Other’s Backs: Stick together. Helping a stranger when they are flanked or reviving them if they are downed are the strongest signals of reliability.
• Share Resources: Ping ammo or health drops if you don’t need them. Being fair with loot prevents friction.
• Mutual Extraction: Coordinate your exit. Covering an ally during the extraction countdown ensures both parties bank their progress safely.
• Maintain Awareness: While most players will cooperate for Merits, stay cautious of suspicious positioning or sudden flanking maneuvers from “allies.”

AARC Raiders Update 1.15.0 patch notes summary (Shared Watch + other changes)

The Shared Watch event was introduced with Update 1.15.0 on February 10, 2026. Beyond the event mechanics, the patch included several significant adjustments to the game:

• Shared Watch Event: Introduced the Merit system for ARC kills and the sequential reward track featuring the Slugger outfit.
• Cold Snap Map Condition: Re-enabled the winter storm scenario where players must manage frostbite while hunting for increased loot value.
• New Cosmetics: Added the event-exclusive “Slugger” set and a new “Vulpine” outfit set.
• Trailblazer Grenade Adjustment: Balanced the utility to prevent damage through walls; it now deals increased damage to small enemies but reduced damage to large targets like Bastions.
• Miscellaneous Fixes:
  • Improved reconnection handling for disconnected players.
  • Fixed the match start tunnel cinematic.
  • Corrected issues where Trials rewards or end-of-round Merits/XP displayed incorrectly.
  • Fixed platform icon errors and unintended crafting cancellations.
  • Improved weapon swapping reliability when using keybinds.

Cold Snap map condition return in Update 1.15.0 (frostbite risk and loot reward)

The Cold Snap weather condition forces players to adapt to a hostile, freezing environment in exchange for better rewards:

• Frostbite Mechanic: Exposure to the storm causes progressive frostbite damage. Players must stay near heat sources (barrels, fires) or seek shelter in buildings to reset the debuff and avoid death.
• Environmental Effects: Blizzard conditions reduce visibility, and frozen surfaces can make movement unsteady. Players can also collect and throw snowballs.
• Increased Rewards: To compensate for the difficulty, Cold Snap areas feature higher-tier loot spawns and increased loot value.
• Synergy with Shared Watch: The harsh environment encourages cooperation, as players often huddle together in shelters to survive the storm before coordinating attacks on nearby ARCs.
• Collectibles: Candleberries have returned as a collectible item, providing minor XP or serving as easter eggs.

Trailblazer Grenade nerf in Update 1.15.0 (what changed and why it matters)

The popular Trailblazer Grenade received a tactical redesign to move it away from being an “all-purpose” tool:

• Explosion Fix: Explosions no longer penetrate walls or cover, removing previous exploits where enemies could be killed without line of sight.
• Damage Rebalancing:
  • Buff: It is now more effective at clearing swarms of small enemies like Ticks, Pops, and Wasps.
  • Nerf: It deals significantly less damage to large bosses like Leapers and Bastions.

Gameplay Impact: The shift encourages players to use the grenade for crowd control while relying on sustained gunfire or heavy ordnance to defeat large bosses. This promotes more interactive combat and rewards team coordination over grenade spamming.Meta Shift: Solo players can no longer “cheese” major encounters through walls, necessitating better positioning and resource management.

Shared Watch known issues and fixes (missing preview items, end-of-round screens, etc.)

Embark Studios has provided transparency regarding several known issues and fixes accompanying the Shared Watch event and Update 1.15.0.

• Missing Preview for Slugger/Scrappy items: A visual bug exists where the Slugger outfit and Scrappy Batting Helmet may not display correctly on character models in preview screens or the event rewards page. This is purely a UI glitch; the items will appear correctly once equipped in actual gameplay.
• End-of-round screen showing wrong Merits/XP (Fixed): A confusing bug where extraction summaries displayed incorrect Merit or XP values has been resolved in Update 1.15.0. The values shown at the end of a raid should now accurately reflect your event progression.
• Skill point not granted occasionally: Players may sometimes find that a skill point indicated on the result screen does not immediately appear in their inventory. A reboot or playing another round typically forces the system to award the point properly.
• UI overlap bug with Token purchase page: The “Purchase Raider Tokens” store page may occasionally overlap with the inbox or profile pages when switching between tabs. Toggling the menu or backing out of the screen usually clears this minor annoyance.
• Player animations breaking on Baron search interrupt: Interrupting the search of a Baron ARC husk can cause character animations to freeze or break (such as T-posing). Players are advised to let the search animation complete until a fix is deployed.
• Un-interactable containers: Some loot crates may be bugged and impossible to open. This is a recognized issue, and players are encouraged to move on to other available containers.
• Zipline on destroyed ARC part bug: Placing a zipline gadget onto the remains of a destroyed ARC will cause the zipline to fail to appear or function correctly.
• Achievement issue (“Blindsided”): The “Blindsided” achievement may not trigger on the first successful attempt, requiring players to fulfill the requirements again.
• Reconnection Improvements (Fixed): The developers have successfully improved the systems that allow players to rejoin a raid after an accidental disconnection.
• Server Performance: While not a specific bug, the influx of players for the event may cause temporary matchmaking delays or “no events showing” errors. Troubleshooting guides are available on community status pages if these issues persist.

10 FAQ questions and answers

1. Q: What are Merits in the Shared Watch event? A: Merits are a special event currency in Shared Watch, earned by killing or damaging ARC enemies. They accumulate during the event and unlock reward tiers. Essentially, 100 XP from ARC kills = 1 Merit. Merits cannot be bought – you get them only through PvE combat.
2. Q: Does Shared Watch disable PvP in Arc Raiders? A: No. PvP is still enabled, but it’s not profitable during Shared Watch. You can fight other players, but you gain 0 Merits from PvP encounters. The event encourages focusing on ARC enemies; most players will tolerate each other unless provoked.
3. Q: How long does the Shared Watch event last? A: It runs for two weeks: February 10 to February 24, 2026. After Feb 24, the event ends and you can no longer earn Merits (unused Merits simply don’t apply anymore, though you keep any unlocked rewards).
4. Q: How many Merits do I need to unlock all the rewards? A: You need a total of 1,050 Merits to complete the entire reward track and get every reward. That equals 105,000 ARC XP. Reaching 1,050 Merits will unlock the final reward (Scrappy’s batting helmet).
5. Q: What rewards can I earn in Shared Watch? A: The rewards include the full Slugger outfit set (baseball-themed cosmetic), various cosmetic variants (helmet, chest, colors for Slugger), Raider Tokens (150 total), utility items like Vita Spray and Tactical Mk.3 (Healing) blueprint, an Acoustic Guitar cosmetic, an emote, and finally the Scrappy Batting Helmet. There are 21 reward tiers in total, unlocked sequentially.
6. Q: Is the Slugger outfit exclusive to the event? A: Yes, the Slugger set is an event reward, so you obtain it by participating in Shared Watch. It’s not sold in the store as of this event. It’s possible it could appear in the store or another event much later, but for now it’s exclusive – so don’t miss it!
7. Q: What’s the fastest way to earn Merits? A: The fastest way is to focus on fighting ARC machines constantly. Target high-value ARCs like Bastions, Matriarchs, and Rocketeers for big XP. Play in a group if possible (to kill faster and get assist XP). Avoid wasting time on looting or PvP. Also, choose maps with lots of ARCs (e.g. Buried City or Spaceport) and play during ARC-heavy conditions (Night or EM Storm) to maximize encounters.
8. Q: Can I complete Shared Watch playing solo? A: Absolutely – solo players can finish the event. It might take a bit longer since you must do all the damage yourself, but it’s doable. Just play smart: avoid unnecessary fights with other players, use hit-and-run tactics on ARCs, and extract to secure your Merits if you’re carrying a lot of XP. Many solo players will still finish within the two weeks by consistently farming ARCs.
9. Q: Do I keep the Shared Watch rewards after the event? A: Yes, any rewards you unlock are yours to keep permanently. For example, the Slugger outfit and cosmetics will remain in your inventory after the event ends. The only things that disappear after the event are unearned rewards and the ability to earn Merits – the items you claimed are permanently unlocked.
10. Q: Will there be more events like Shared Watch in the future? A: Likely yes. Shared Watch is sort of a test run by Embark to see if PvE-focused events are popular. If it’s successful, the developers hinted at doing more cooperative events down the line. It could even become a recurring (annual) event given the lore calls it a holiday. So, providing positive feedback and engagement might indeed lead to more events of this style in the future.

Conclusion

The Shared Watch event in ARC Raiders provides a fresh cooperative experience by incentivizing PvE combat through a 21-tier reward track. While PvP remains technically enabled, the introduction of Merits—earned exclusively through ARC combat—organically encourages a temporary truce among Raiders. This shift has fostered unique social interactions, such as strangers teaming up to tackle high-value bosses and reviving one another in the field.

The reward structure is designed to appeal to all players, offering premium Raider Tokens, functional blueprints, and the baseball-themed Slugger cosmetic set. Reaching the final milestone of 1,050 Merits grants an exclusive batting helmet for the Scrappy robot companion. Coupled with the 1.15.0 update, which reintroduced the challenging Cold Snap weather condition and rebalanced the Trailblazer Grenade, the event emphasizes teamwork and tactical variety.

Ultimately, Shared Watch serves as a successful demonstration of how the game’s PvPvE sandbox can adapt to support cooperative playstyles without sacrificing its core tension. It marks a pivotal moment for the community, suggesting a future filled with dynamic, objective-driven events that keep the world of Speranza evolving. Whether playing solo or in a squad, Raiders are encouraged to tolerate one another and focus their fire on the common ARC threat to secure these limited-time rewards.

Sources and citation

• Arc Raiders Hub — “Shared Watch Event: Raiders Unite Against the ARC” (Feb 10, 2026)
  • link: https://arcraidershub.com/blog/shared-watch-event
• ArcStatus — “The Shared Watch Event — Official Details” (Feb 9, 2026)
  • link: https://arcstatus.com/shared-watch-event.php
• ArcStatus — “ARC Raiders Update 1.15.0 Patch Notes” (Feb 10, 2026)
  • link: https://arcstatus.com/patch-notes.php
• SportsRant / IndiaTimes — “Arc Raiders shared watch event guide: All rewards and how the event works” (Feb 12, 2026)
  • link: https://sportsrant.indiatimes.com/gaming/arc-raiders-shared-watch-event-guide-all-rewards-and-how-the-event-works/articleshow/128264403.html
• Destructoid — “All ARC Raiders Shared Watch rewards and how to get them” (Feb 10, 2026)
  • link: https://www.destructoid.com/all-arc-raiders-shared-watch-rewards-and-how-to-get-them/
• GameSpot — “Shared Watch Event – All Rewards And How To Unlock Them” (Feb 10, 2026)
  • link: https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/arc-raiders-shared-watch-event-all-rewards-and-how-to-unlock-them/2900-7480/
• PC Gamer — “Arc Raiders Shared Watch event explained” (Feb 10, 2026)
  • link: https://www.pcgamer.com/games/third-person-shooter/arc-raiders-shared-watch-event/
• Skycoach — “ARC Raiders Shared Watch Event Guide” (last updated Feb 17, 2026)
  • link: https://skycoach.gg/blog/arc-raiders/articles/shared-watch-guide
• IGGM — “How to Farm 1,050 Merits Fast & Unlock All Rewards” (Feb 12, 2026)
  • link: https://www.iggm.com/news/arc-raiders-shared-watch-event-how-to-farm-1050-merits-unlock-rewards
• ArcStatus / Community (social + forums) — useful reference links
  • ArcStatus on X (handle referenced on ArcStatus): https://x.com/arcstatuslive (ArcStatus)
  • Reddit — February Update 1.15.0 patch notes discussion: https://www.reddit.com/r/ArcRaiders/comments/1r0wtyc/february_update_1150_patch_notes/ (Reddit)
  • Reddit — “Shared Watch Event Details” thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/ArcRaiders/comments/1r0fbce/shared_watch_event_details/ (Reddit)

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