Arc Raiders Update 1.15.0 Introduces Shared Watch Event

Embark Studios released update 1.15.0 for Arc Raiders on February 10, 2026, introducing the Shared Watch event and bringing back the Cold Snap map condition to the extraction shooter available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The patch aims to encourage cooperative play against robotic enemies while addressing various technical issues, though it leaves a persistent duplication glitch unresolved.

The Shared Watch event, active until February 24, invites players to team up or join strangers in combating ARC units, the game's mechanical foes. Participants earn merits by destroying, assisting, or damaging these enemies, which can be redeemed for rewards including blueprints, cosmetics, and Raider Tokens. PvP encounters remain possible during the event, but they do not contribute to merit gains, potentially fostering a temporary shift toward less aggressive lobbies. "Bring a friend or bring a stranger, but above all, bring enough ammo to make sure the machines notice you first," the official patch notes state, emphasizing the event's focus on unity against the common threat.

Complementing the event is the return of the Cold Snap map condition to outdoor maps in the Rust...