The Arc Raiders Flickering Flames event and project explained

THE Arc Raiders Flickering Flames event and project arrived as part of the Cold Snap update, and with many new additions such as snowy maps and balance changes. This also caused confusion because the events that occurred Arc Raiders are not particularly simple.

We’re talking about candlesticks, merits, and even a new raid tool if you complete the entire event. But to get there, you have to play a lot of matches and devote a ton of resources to the project.

Here’s everything you need to know about Flickering Flames, including all the resources you need for each stage of the project, how to earn Merits and get more Candleberries, and the rewards you can unlock along the way.

Arc Raiders Flickering Flames Event Explained

The Flickering Flames event runs until 4:30 a.m. EST Tuesday, January 13, 2026which coincides with the end of the Cold Snap update as a whole. The Flickering Flames event is all about going as high as possible to earn Merits, as they go hand in hand with XP.

As you earn Merits, you will also earn Rewards, granted for every 600 Merits achieved. Here is the full list of rewards:

• 600 Merits: Hi-Tech Hiker Outfit

• 1,200 merits: 10 candelabra

• 1,800 Merits: Scanner (Hi-Tech Hiker variant)

• 2,400 merits: 10 candelabra

• 3,000 Merits: Check the Compass emote

• 3,600 merits: 20 candelabra

• 4,200 merits: 50 raider tokens

• 4,800 Merits: Blue Camo (Hi-Tech Hiker color)

• 5,400 merits: 30 candelabra

• 6,000 Merits: Field Phone (Hi-Tech Hiker variant)

• 6,600 merits: 30 candelabra

• 7,200 Merits: Sprayed Eyes Red Face Style

• 7,800 merits: 50 raider tokens

• 8,400 Merits: Orange (Hi-Tech Hiker color)

• 9,000 merits: 40 candelabra

• 9,600 Merits: Mask (Hi-Tech Hiker variant)

• 10,200 merits: 50 raider tokens

• 10,800 Merits: Yellow Camo (Hi-Tech Hiker color)

• 11,400 merits: 40 candelabra

• 12,000 Merits: Headgear (Hi-Tech Hiker variant)

• 12,600 merits: 50 raider tokens

• 13,200 merits: White (Hi-Tech Hiker color)

• 13,800 Merits: Goggles (Hi-Tech Hiker variant)

• 14,400 merits: 50 raider tokens

• 15,000 Merits: Space Key Raid Tool

Arc Raiders Flickering Flame Project Resources and Rewards List

Image: Onboard the studios via Polygon

On the project side, just like the expedition project, you need to commit resources to earn rewards. You can also earn a lot of Merits this way, but you need some specific items and materials to do so. Here’s the full list of everything you need plus the rewards you can earn:

Step 1: By candlelight

• 1 empty bottle of wine: 5 firecrackers

• 25 plastic coins: 1,000 merits

• 5 sustainable fabric: 1,000 merits

• 20 Candleberries: 50 Raider tokens

Step 2: Decorations

• 3 candle holders:1 red glow stick plan

• 3 bulbs: 1,000 merits

• 1 industrial battery: 1,000 merits

• 50 Candleberries: 50 Raider tokens

Step 3: Gifts

• 5 Instant Effect Grenades: 3 Pioneers

• 10 adhesive tapes: 1,000 merits

• 1 reel of film: 1,000 merits

• 60 Candleberries: 50 Raider tokens

Step 4: Drinks

• 2 coffee makers: 1 vita spray

• 10 fireball burners: 1,000 merits

• 2 water filters: 1,000 merits

• 60 Candleberries: 50 Raider tokens

Step 5: Meal

• 7 mushrooms: 1 carabiner

• 2 frying pans: 1,000 merits

• 2 music albums: 1,000 merits

• 70 Candleberries: 50 Raider tokens

So the rewards aren’t game-breaking, but they’re worth getting because the items you engage aren’t particularly valuable. If you’re having trouble getting enough candelabras to complete the project, make sure to go to the surface during cold snap weather conditions, as they will spawn in the bushes. Keep an eye out for bright red berries and you should be able to harvest some during each raid.

While you’re at it, make sure you know how to complete “The Clean Dream” quest, as it’s also just been added to Arc Raiders.