Some ARC Raiders fans have long called for a standalone PvE mode, where they can fight the ARC in peace without having to watch their backs for traitorous raiders.
Well, Embark Studios has listened and released the Shared Watch Live Event, where raiders are encouraged to fight ARC to earn Merits, which unlock a variety of rewards.
It doesn’t eradicate PvP from ARC Raiders, but fingers crossed, fellow raiders will be ready to help you take down those pesky ARC as you hunt for Merits.
How To Earn Merits During The Shared Watch Event In ARC Raiders
You’ll earn Merits in ARC Raiders by getting XP from damaging and destroying enemy ARC.
Merits are earned directly alongside XP, with every 100 XP associated with damaging and destroying ARC transferred to one Merit. With that in mind, killing bigger, tougher ARC will reward you with more Merits, since they also reward you with more XP.
Even though you’re encouraged to fight ARC during the Shared Watch event, it’s still possible to engage in PvP—you just won’t earn any Merits. So, whilst Night Raids might be great opportunities to rack up plenty of Merits, watch your back, as other raiders might be hunting you instead of ARC.
All Rewards Available During The Shared Watch Event In ARC Raiders
There are 21 rewards available during the Shared Watch event in ARC Raiders, and you’ll need 1,050 Merits to claim them all.
From Raider Tokens to Blueprints, the reward path is stacked with some handy gifts, including a variety of cosmetics. Every reward is listed in the table below.
| Merits Required | Reward |
|---|---|
| 50 | Slugger Outfit |
| 100 | 20 Raider Tokens |
| 150 | 1x Vita Spray |
| 200 | Tactical MK3 (Healing) Blueprint |
| 250 | Grenades Slugger variant |
| 300 | Baseball Backpack Charm |
| 350 | 20x Raider Tokens |
| 400 | Grey Yellow Slugger color |
| 450 | 1x Snap Hook |
| 500 | Hand Signals emote |
| 550 | 20x Raider Tokens |
| 600 | Chest Piece Slugger variant |
| 650 | 20x Raider Token |
| 700 | Blue Sport face paint |
| 750 | Blue Glow Slugger color |
| 800 | Vita Spray Blueprint |
| 850 | 20x Raider Tokens |
| 900 | Headgear Slugger variant |
| 950 | Acoustic Guitar |
| 1,000 | 50x Raider Tokens |
| 1,050 | Batting Helmet Scrappy outfit |
When Does The Shared Watch Event End In ARC Raiders?
The Shared Watch event will run for two weeks, beginning on February 10 and ending on February 24.
It’s not too long, and it doesn’t leave you much time to claim all of the rewards on offer. If you’re interested in any of the Blueprints or cosmetics, Insider Gaming would recommend that you get scrapping those ARC before it’s too late.
What do you think of the Shared Watch event? Share your thoughts in the official Insider Gaming Discord Server.
For more ARC Raiders, check out the updated Map Condition schedule now that Cold Snap is back, as well as all the details you’ll need for the second Expedition.
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