ARC Raiders Releases New Update for February 2026

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Embark Studios has released a new update for its popular shooter, ARC Raiders, kicking off the Shared Watch event which lasts until February 24th. Available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, update 1.15.0 includes bug fixes, improvements to gameplay, and brings back a popular map feature, among other changes.

Following the popular release of ARC Raiders in October 2025, Embark Studios has consistently added new content. In December, they launched the “Cold Snap” update, which introduced a new, temporary map condition. Players loved the event so much that they asked for it to come back after it ended earlier this year. Now, Embark has responded to that feedback with a new update that permanently adds the Cold Snap map event to ARC Raiders.

ARC Raiders Kicks Off New Shared Watch Event

A new update for ARC Raiders is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. It brings back the Cold Snap event and introduces a new event called Shared Watch, running from February 10th to 24th. During Shared Watch, players can work together to defeat ARC enemies and earn in-game rewards. You’ll gain merits by damaging or destroying ARC enemies – these merits can then be traded for prizes. Importantly, these rewards are only available through the new event and won’t be earned in player-versus-player combat.

This update doesn’t introduce any new weapons, but it includes a lot of bug fixes and overall improvements. Embark has addressed issues that stopped players from rejoining raids after disconnects, and also fixed a problem where players weren’t receiving rewards at the end of trials because of timing issues.

Hey everyone, just a heads-up about the Trailblazer Grenade. Embark just changed how it works. It now does way more damage to those annoying little enemies like Wasps and Hornets, which is cool, but it hits the big guys – Leapers and Bastions, for example – a lot harder. Basically, we used to be able to take down those larger threats pretty easily with the Trailblazer, but that’s not going to happen anymore. It’s a noticeable change, and I’m going to have to rethink my strategy a bit.

Embark hasn’t officially commented on a recent bug in ARC Raiders that’s frustrating players. The bug allows players to easily create multiple copies of items like Trigger Grenades and Rubber Ducks, which makes player-versus-player combat unbalanced. Some players are even taking advantage of the bug to duplicate Rubber Ducks and sell them for a large profit, quickly earning a lot of in-game currency.

The February 10th update for ARC Raiders has a lot to offer players, and even more content is planned for later this month. Embark Studios has announced the upcoming “Shrouded Sky” patch for February, which will include a new environmental condition – likely a Toxic Swamp – a new type of ARC threat, map improvements, and a new set of challenges for players. Looking ahead, two more updates are scheduled for March and April. The April update will be particularly exciting, adding a completely new map and a powerful new ARC enemy, comparable in scale to the Queen and Matriarch.

ARC Raiders Update 1.15.0 Patch Notes for February 10

Raiders,

What happens topside, stays topside – Raiders have to leave their grudges at the tubes.

Speranza isn’t without compassion. While it’s impossible to eliminate all violence from the Raiders, Celeste wants to remind everyone why they sought shelter in the Rust Belt in the first place – and that just because life is hard doesn’t mean they should stoop to a low level.

Shared Watch is a yearly event celebrating Raiders who help each other and reminding everyone who their real opponents are. Whether you choose to cooperate, team up, or even battle ARC troopers, it’s all done in the spirit of camaraderie and vigilance during Shared Watch.

What’s New?

  • Shared Watch
    • This is an opportunity to team up in the fight against the machines.
    • The Shared Watch Event starts today and ends on February 24. Players will earn merits from destroying, assisting and damaging ARC and earn rewards. No merits will be earned from PvP encounters. Bring a friend or bring a stranger, but above all, bring enough ammo to make sure the machines notice you first.
  • Cold Snap Map Condition
    • Winter is not quite done with the Rust Belt – We are bringing back Cold Snap!
    • The map condition is back in rotation on outdoor maps with the same mix of risk and reward. Frostbite damage will make your trip topside a short one if you don’t seek shelter, but for those who do brave the tundra – there’s increased loot value at stake!
    • You can still collect Candleberries, but they are no longer tied to any event. You can also collect, and throw, snowballs! Use them wisely, or don’t.
  • Cosmetics
    • The Vulpine set
    • The Slugger set

Content and Bug Fixes

We’ve seen that some of you have spotted differences between updates and what was listed in the patch notes. Thanks for pointing these out – it helps us stay sharp!

We’ve been working on ARC Raiders for a long time, but we’re still learning the ropes of running a live game. We’re focused on improving how we communicate updates, making sure our patch notes are clear, correct, and easy to understand.

We’re working on making our systems more reliable to reduce errors. When something does slip through, your feedback is invaluable in helping us fix it quickly and keep our information accurate. Please continue to report any issues you find – it really makes a difference!

Miscellaneous

  • Improved instances where players sometimes could not reconnect after disconnecting from a game.
  • Fixed an issue where the match start tunnel scene sometimes wasn’t being shown.
  • Fixed an issue where trials’ objective rewards could fail to grant at the end of a round due to a timeout, ensuring partial rewards are awarded when earned.
  • Fixed an issue where the end of round screen would sometimes show incorrect merits, XP, and Live Event points.
  • Fixed an issue where players’ platform icons would sometimes show incorrectly.
  • Fixed an issue where crafting would sometimes get cancelled.

Utility

  • Trailblazer Grenade
    • The explosions no longer deal damage through walls.
    • Deals more damage to small enemies but less damage to bigger enemies such as the Leaper and Bastion.

Weapons

  • Fixed inconsistent weapon cycling when bound to keys other than the mouse wheel; keybinds now swap weapons reliably.

Known Issues

  • One of the Marco set helmet variants may appear incorrectly in preview and in the menu but will appear correctly in game.
  • Players may occasionally not receive a skill point as indicated in the result screen. A reboot/playing another round fixes the issue.
  • ‘Purchase Raider Tokens’ page may appear in front of the inbox and profile page when switching between them.
  • Player animations may appear broken when interrupting a search of the Baron Husk.
  • Certain containers may be unavailable to be interacted with.
  • Ziplines placed onto destroyed ARC parts will not appear correctly.
  • Scrappy “Batting Helmet” and the “Slugger” outfit might not appear correctly in the event preview.
  • The “Blindsided” achievement may not trigger as intended on the first attempt.

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2026-02-10 13:35