ARC Raiders: Forgotten Relics Event Guide

ARC Raiders has recently introduced a new event for players to partake in called Forgotten Relics. This new event focuses on players finding a variety of Relics throughout the game's maps and using them to earn new rewards such as cosmetics and items for future runs.

Unlike other events that have occurred in ARC Raiders, the Forgotten Relics event seemingly came out of nowhere, with no real heads up by the developers. In this case, you might not have had the most time to prepare, and may be wondering what it is all about.

If you are trying to fully understand the Forgotten Relics event, this guide is for you. Here is everything you need to know about the Forgotten Relics event in ARC Raiders.

How to Complete the Forgotten Relics Event in ARC Raiders

Similar to the other events that occurred in ARC Raiders, completing the Forgotten Relics Event involves gathering XP in exchange for Merits. Each 100 XP you earn will grant you 1 Merit, and once you gather enough Merits, you can unlock rewards along the Forgotten Relics Event track. Unlocking all the rewards on the track is how you complete the Forgotten Relics Event.

If you don't remember how to earn XP for Merits, just know there are a handful of ways. You can earn XP by looting, shooting ARC enemies or other Raiders, and successfully extracting to Speranza at the end of the run. However, for the Forgotten Relics Event, you can earn bonus Merits by finding Relics, otherwise known as Trinkets, and extracting with them.

There are nine different types of Relics (Trinkets) to find in ARC Raiders. These nine Relics are broken down into rarity categories, and the rarer a Relic is, the more Merits you will earn upon extraction. Check out the grid below to learn about all Relics in the Forgotten Relics Event in ARC Radiers.

Best Places to Find Relics in ARC Raiders

The best places to search for the Relics during the Forgotten Relics Event are residential and commercial locations. When you're at these types of locations, your best bet is to search inside shelves, drawers, lockers, etc.

For example, I had decent luck finding Relics at Santa Maria Houses on the Buried City map, and Ruby Residence and Pale Apartments on the Dam Battlegrounds map. However, these Relics aren't guaranteed to appear here, so I recommend checking all residential and commercial locations you come across.

All Forgotten Relics Event Rewards

As you farm XP and Relics and earn Merits, you have the opportunity to progress through the Forgotten Relics Event reward track and earn valuable goodies. There are a total of 21 rewards available for you here, and most of them are well worth unlocking.

The grid below shows all rewards you can get during the Forgotten Relics Event in ARC Raiders.

As you can see, there are plenty of rewards to look forward to as you progress through the event. Keep in mind that the Forgotten Relics Event doesn't last forever, so better work as fast as possible.

When Does the Forgotten Relics Event End?

The Forgotten Relics Event in ARC Raiders runs until July 27, 2026. In this case, at the time of writing, you have a little over a month to earn all the rewards available. Considering it's pretty easy to earn XP in ARC Raiders and there are a ton of Relics to find on each map, each rewarding you with Merits, you shouldn't have too much trouble completing it in time.

Released October 30, 2025

ESRB Teen / Violence, Blood, In-Game Purchases, Users Interact

Developer(s) Embark Studios

Publisher(s) Embark Studios