ARC Raiders 1.15.0 Patch Breakdown (Feb 2026): Shared Watch Event, Cold Snap & Trailblazer Nerf

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The February 10, 2026 update for ARC Raiders is live, introducing the Shared Watch Event, the return of the harsh Cold Snap weather condition, and a major Trailblazer Grenade nerf. Whether you're aiming for the new Slugger Set, surviving Frostbite, or preparing for the Second Expedition, this guide covers everything you need to know.

📌 Table of Contents

✅ 1. Shared Watch Event (Feb 10 – Feb 24)

The Shared Watch is a limited-time event encouraging PvE cooperation. Earn Merits by damaging, assisting, or destroying ARC machines. PvP kills do not grant Merits.

Merit System: 1 Merit per 100 XP earned from ARC fights. Complete the full track at 1,050 Merits.

MeritsRewardCategory
50Slugger Outfit (Base)Cosmetic
150Vita SprayConsumable
200Tactical Mk. 3 (Healing)Blueprint
300Baseball CharmBackpack Accessory
350Grey Yellow Slugger ColorOutfit Shader
400Hand SignalsEmote
950Acoustic GuitarMusical Instrument
1,050Batting Helmet (Scrappy)Scrappy Cosmetic
Pro Tips: Focus on Leapers and Bastions for higher XP and Merit gains. Team up to share damage/assists and use PvE-optimized loadouts like Impact Grenade + AR-57.

🔹 2. Cold Snap Returns: Survival & Frostbite Guide

ARC Raiders 1.15.0 Patch Breakdown (Feb 2026)

Cold Snap is now a permanent rotating map condition for outdoor maps like Dam, Spaceport, and Buried City. Frostbite returns as a key survival challenge.

Frostbite Mechanics

  • Being outdoors fills your Frozen meter. Full meter causes continuous chip damage.
  • Roof cover is sufficient. Standing under thin overhangs like bus stops instantly resets exposure.
  • Monitor your blue Frozen icon on HUD.

Rewards & Incentives

  • Cold Snap maps are 2x Major Map Conditions, granting double Trial Points.
  • Higher-tier loot spawns in affected maps.
  • New items: Snowballs (throwable) and Candleberries (crafting ingredient).
Pro Tips: Plan routes through roofed areas to avoid Frostbite. Prioritize high-reward zones while managing exposure.

⚡ 3. Weapon Meta: Trailblazer Grenade Nerf

  • No wall damage: Explosions no longer penetrate walls.
  • Damage scaling: Buffed against small enemies (Drones/Husks), nerfed against large enemies (Leapers/Bastions).
  • Meta shift: Trailblazer now focuses on crowd-control/add clearing. Use Impact Grenade or AR-57 for large enemy DPS.
Pro Tips: Use Trailblazer for mob clearing in bunkers and pair with heavy DPS weapons for Leaper/Bastion fights.

🚀 4. Preparing for the Second Expedition (Feb 25)

  • Lowered Stash Goal: Maximum bonus skill points now require 3M Coins (down from 5M).
  • Skill Point Catch-Up: Missed points from Expedition 1 can be purchased for 300k Coins each once 3M Coins are reached.
  • Stacking Buffs: Consecutive expeditions grant up to 12% XP and Scrappy material boosts.
Pro Tips: Plan expeditions back-to-back to maximize buffs. Focus on efficient stash farming to hit 3M quickly.

🎨 5. New Cosmetics: Slugger & Vulpine Sets

Slugger Set: Baseball-themed outfit earned via Merit track (50 Merits = first piece, 1,050 = Batting Helmet).

Vulpine Set: Winter-ready gear with fur-lined outerwear and goggles. Ideal for Cold Snap aesthetics and shop purchase.

Pro Tips: Farm Merits efficiently for the Slugger set. Pair Vulpine gear with Cold Snap loadouts for survival and aesthetics.

❓ 6. FAQ

✅ 7. Summary

  • Shared Watch Event rewards PvE teamwork and Merit farming efficiency.
  • Cold Snap challenges survival but offers double rewards.
  • Trailblazer Grenade nerf shifts the meta toward crowd-control strategies.
  • New cosmetics and preparations for Second Expedition give players multiple reasons to dive in.

Adapt your strategy, claim your rewards, and enjoy the new 1.15.0 meta in ARC Raiders!

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