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Arc Raiders Flickering Flames: All Rewards and How to Get Them

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The Flickering Flames event is the main limited time event introduced with the Cold Snap update in Arc Raiders.

As the Rust Belt freezes over, players can earn exclusive cosmetic rewards by progressing through the event tiers and contributing to a large scale community project.

This guide covers everything you need to know about Flickering Flames, including how to earn Merit, the full rewards list, and how the Candleberry community project works.

What Is the Flickering Flames Event in Arc Raiders

Flickering Flames is a seasonal event that combines individual progression with a community driven objective.

Key details of the event:

  • Event duration runs from December 16, 2025 to January 13, 2026

  • Players earn Merit through normal gameplay

  • Rewards unlock across 25 event tiers

  • A shared community project runs alongside the event

You must play at least five matches during the event window to fully participate.

How to Earn Merit in the Flickering Flames Event

Merit is the currency used to unlock Flickering Flames rewards.

You earn Merit in the following way:

  • Gain 10 Merit for every 1,000 XP

  • XP is earned from:

    • Looting containers

    • Defeating ARCs

    • Eliminating other raiders

  • Progress counts on all maps

  • Rewards unlock every 600 Merit

This means consistent raiding naturally progresses the event without special tasks.

Arc Raiders Flickering Flames Event Rewards List

The Flickering Flames event contains 25 reward tiers, ending at 15,000 Merit. Rewards include outfits, outfit variants, colors, emotes, currency, tools, and event supplies.

Below is the full rewards list in order:

Reward Name Reward Type Merit Required
Hi-Tech Hiker Outfit 600
10x Candleberries Event Supply 1200
Scanner (Hi-Tech Hiker) Outfit Variant 1800
10x Candleberries Event Supply 2400
Check Compass Emote 3000
10x Candleberries Event Supply 3600
50x Raider Tokens Currency 4200
Blue Camo (Hi-Tech Hiker Color) Outfit Color 4800
10x Candleberries Event Supply 5400
Field Phone (Hi-Tech Hiker) Outfit Variant 6000
10x Candleberries Event Supply 6600
Sprayed Eyes Red Face Style 7200
50x Raider Tokens Currency 7800
Orange (Hi-Tech Hiker Color) Outfit Color 8400
10x Candleberries Event Supply 9000
Mask (Hi-Tech Hiker Variant) Outfit Variant 9600
50x Raider Tokens Currency 10200
Yellow Camo (Hi-Tech Hiker) Outfit Color 10800
10x Candleberries Event Supply 11400
Headgear (Hi-Tech Hiker) Outfit Variant 12000
50x Raider Tokens Currency 12600
White (Hi-Tech Hiker Color) Outfit Color 13200
Goggles (Hi-Tech Hiker) Outfit Variant 13800
50x Raider Tokens Currency 14400
Space Wrench Raider Tool 15000

The Space Wrench is the final and most exclusive reward of the event.

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What Is the Candleberry Project in Flickering Flames

The Candleberry Project is a community driven progression system that runs alongside the Flickering Flames event.

Instead of individual progress, all players contribute items to shared stages called Candlelight phases.

Candleberry Project Stages and Requirements

Each stage requires players to submit specific items to move the project forward.

Candlelight Stage 1 of 5

Required items:

  • 1x Empty Wine Bottle

  • 25x Plastic Parts

  • 5x Durable Cloth

  • 20x Candleberries

Candlelight Stage 2 of 5

Required items:

  • 3x Candle Holders

  • 3x Light Bulbs

  • 1x Industrial Battery

  • 50x Candleberries

Candlelight Stage 3 of 5

Required items:

  • 2x Film Reels

  • 5x Snap Blast Grenades

  • Additional requirements pending

Candlelight Stage 4 of 5

Required items:

  • 2x Coffee Pots

  • 10x Fireball Burners

  • 2x Water Filters

  • Candleberries

Candlelight Stage 5 of 5

  • Requirements to be announced

The developers update later stages as the community progresses.

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Why the Candleberry Project Matters

Contributing to the Candleberry Project:

  • Helps unlock shared progression

  • Grants bonus Merit

  • Encourages cooperative play

  • Rewards active community participation

Even small contributions help move the project forward.

Tips to Progress Flickering Flames Faster

  • Focus on looting dense areas for XP

  • Extract consistently rather than chasing fights

  • Farm Candleberries while progressing Merit

  • Deposit project items early instead of hoarding

  • Play regularly to avoid late grind pressure

You do not need to play aggressively to finish the event.

Final Thoughts

The Flickering Flames event is one of the most rewarding limited time events Arc Raiders has introduced so far. With 25 tiers of cosmetic rewards and a large scale community project, it rewards both solo players and cooperative grinders.

Whether you are chasing the Space Wrench or just want outfit variants, consistent raids and small community contributions go a long way during Cold Snap.