when does flickering flames end

Flickering Flames (the ARC Raiders winter event) ends on January 13, 2026, at the same time the Cold Snap update window closes.

Event end timing

• The Flickering Flames limited-time event runs from December 16, 2025, to January 13, 2026.

• Official coverage notes it ends in the early morning of Tuesday, January 13, 2026 (around 4:30 a.m. EST), aligned with the end of the Cold Snap update.

What happens when it ends

• After the end date, the Flickering Flames reward track, Candleberry objectives, and related project stages are no longer available to progress.

• Any unclaimed or incomplete rewards tied specifically to the Flickering Flames project and its 28‑day window cannot be earned once the event closes.

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