Arc Raiders adds Shared Watch PvE event and fixes item duplication bug

Embark Studios released Arc Raiders update 1.15.0, which returns the Shared Watch PvE event with new rewards and runs through Feb. 24, and issued a hotfix that addressed a recent item duplication glitch.

Embark Studios published Arc Raiders update 1.15.0, bringing back the Shared Watch limited-time PvE event and adding new rewards and mode-specific cosmetics. The patch arrives ahead of the studio's planned Shrouded Sky content and continues work on the broader Escalation roadmap. A hotfix was released shortly after the patch to remove a recently reappeared item duplication exploit. The studio noted that players who duplicated excessive items may face further review and possible penalties. Key details: - Shared Watch is a limited-time PvE event in Speranza that runs through February 24 and awards merits for killing Arc; merits cannot be earned from PvP encounters. - Merits unlock rewards such as Vita Spray, an acoustic guitar, permanent cosmetic sets like Slugger, and a small helmet for companion Scrappy. - The Cold Snap winter map condition has returned, and the Trailblazer weapon was nerfed to reduce damage to large Arc and to remove through-wall damage. - A hotfix following the patch was announced to address an item duplication glitch that had been used to hoard items and in-game currency. - Embark said players who duplicated excessive amounts of items will be subject to review and possible penalties. - The studio's Escalation roadmap continues, with new map conditions, Arc threats, a new map and a new large Arc planned by the end of April, and a new Expedition scheduled for February 25. Summary: The update restores a fan-favorite PvE event and includes gameplay balance changes while the developer removed a duplication exploit via a hotfix. Embark has flagged potential review and penalties for large-scale item duplication. The Escalation roadmap remains in progress with more content planned through April, and the next Expedition is due on February 25.