| Developer | Embark Studios |
| Publisher | Embark Studios |
| Release Date | 30 Oct, 2025 |
| Platforms | Steam/ Xbox/ PlayStation 5 |
| Genre | Extraction Shooter, Multiplayer, PVP, PVE |
| Metacritic Rating | 86 Critic Score/ 7.3 User Score |
A third-person extraction shooter is not a tough idea to sell to people, but the hardest part about it is maintaining the quality to keep people’s attention day in and day out. When you take a look at the number of people who have played ARC Raiders on Steam, it tells you everything you need to know about the game. One of the celebrated mechanics of ARC Raiders is its accessibility; newcomers who don’t want to deal with high-stakes gaming can easily play the game without having to deal with any difficult mechanics, which is a far more typical sight to encounter in most games.
The third-person shooting mechanics feel extremely good, and the overall gameplay loop is what makes ARC Raider one of the best titles in recent memory, as it blew a lot of expectations in a short amount of time. Over 400,000 players spend countless hours on ARC Raiders; the game also has a consistent 28,000 players on a daily basis. The popularity has earned the game the title of one of the best extraction shooter games on the market.
We have divided the guides into three sections:
- All List-Based Guides in ARC Raiders
- All Utility Guides in ARC Raiders
- All Quest Guides in ARC Raiders
All List-Based Guides in ARC Raiders
Sometimes things will come in packs of 6 or 8, which means you need to hit 6 different locations to obtain the item. ARC Raiders has plenty of items that require multiple visits to different sections of the map to obtain the items.
ARC Raiders: 8 Best Grenades, Ranked
With the new Cold Snap update, some aspects have changed, but others remain unchanged. One thing that is still the same is grenades for the most part. There are 15 grenades in total, if we only count things listed in that category. This list won’t include throwables, so no ARC items. Each entry is focused on a few requirements, like usefulness, damage, and craftability. [Read More…]
ARC Raiders: Gathering Candleberries – All Rewards
ARC Raiders is running a new winter event, complete with new weather conditions and exclusive rewards. The Gathering Candleberries live event will see you working on the Candleberries Banquet project, and with more XP comes more rewards. So, to help you mark out some gifts for your ARC Xmas wishlist, here is a quick reward guide. [Read More…]
ARC Raiders – All Stella Montis Door Locations
Stella Montis is a new abandoned facility map added to ARC Raiders as part of the ‘Breaking New Ground’ Event, and with a new map comes new places to loot. There are 4 doors in the map that offer some mid-to-high-tier loot, and to unlock them, you need 4 keys. Once you’ve obtained these keys, you can unlock these doors around Stella Montis. In this guide, we’ll help you find all the required keys and their respective Stella Montis door locations in ARC Raiders. [Read More…]
ARC Raiders – All Secret Loot Cellars In Blue Gate
ARC Raiders’ Blue Gate map is home to a plethora of mysteries, and to add to that, Embark Studios has added secret puzzles sprinkled throughout the entire location, which offer access to valuable loot. There are a total of six puzzles, and we have compiled every location and solution required to make your experience through the Rust Belt easier. Therefore, here’s a complete guide to every Blue Gate puzzle in ARC Raiders. [Read More…]
ARC Raiders – All 4 Dam Keys Locations & Where To Use
Dam Keys in ARC Raiders open doors that lead to medium-to-high tier loot every Raid. However, the threats are as deadly in these locations, too. Before you can access these doors, you need to find the Dam Keys first. These Dam Keys can only be found in the Dam Battlegrounds map. With that being said, here’s where you can find all 4 Dam Keys in ARC Raiders. [Read More…]
ARC Raiders – Best Skills To Level Up First
Skill management is very important in ARC Raiders, and choosing the right skills can mean the difference between life and death on the Rust Belt. There are three skill trees to choose from: Conditioning, Mobility, and Survival. Each skill tree offers different perks that increase your survivability, stamina regeneration, movement speed, and more. To conquer the threats that lurk on the Rust Belt, here are the best skills to level up first in ARC Raiders. [Read More…]
All Utility Guides in ARC Raiders
This section will focus on he guide that covers various interesting materials and items found in the game. These can be hard to pin down, as the game offers little to no strong info about these item locations.
ARC Raiders – Where To Find Expired Respirators
The Headwinds update added to ARC Raiders has added the Trophies system under the Raider Expedition menu, giving dedicated players new rewards and bragging rights for filling them out. A tier two challenge tasks Raiders with finding Expired Respirators, an esoteric item most folks have entirely forgotten about. Usually only used for scrap, these outdated medical materials are all that stands between you and a new trophy, so let’s take a look at the best places to find them! [Read More…]
ARC Raiders: How to Farm Ammo
With the new winter update now available, many Arc Raiders players are preparing to face new dangers. With so many battles ahead, there is one thing that cannot be overlooked, besides healing-focused items: ammunition. However, keeping a solid stock can be challenging, both for newcomers and for more experienced players. [Read More…]
ARC Raiders: How To Farm Antiseptic
ARC Raiders comes jam-packed with a ton of loot to craft and hunt down topside. One of the most important is Antiseptic, especially if you’re looking to make sure you always have the healing you need. With how often fights are beginning to break out topside, it’s pretty important to make sure you bring plenty of healing items. More than that, you’ll want to use Antiseptic to craft some of the better healing items in the game. [Read More…]
How to Get the Tempest Blueprint in ARC Raiders
Obtaining Blueprints in ARC Raiders is tough, since they’re random rare drops found throughout every map. The Tempest Blueprint is one of the rarest Blueprints you can find, since it gives you the option to craft a top-tier Epic-rarity assault rifle via the Workshop at Speranza Base. Here’s how you can get your hands on the Tempest Blueprint in ARC Raiders. [Read More…]
J Kozma Ventures Container Location In ARC Raiders
When you receive the quest Cold Storage, you will need to search for a J Kozma Ventures container in the Stella Montis area. Finding the container can be a difficult task, as the only clue we have for the item is the name attached to it. In this guide, we list all the identifiers that will help you pinpoint the container in ARC Raiders. [Read More…]
ARC Raiders – How To 3-Star the Download Data During Hidden Bunker Trial
The “Download Data during Hidden Bunker” trial in ARC Raiders takes place on the Spaceport map and is active for only an hour at a time. To obtain the best rewards, you need to get a 3-Star Rating when participating in the Trial. This Trial generally starts at 5 a.m. EST, 2 p.m. EST, and 11 p.m. EST, so you need to be ready. If you’re not sure how to go about obtaining a 3-Star Rating and completing the Trial successfully, here’s what you need to do in ARC Raiders. [Read More…]
ARC Raiders – How To Get Surveyor Vault
The Surveyor Vault is an incredibly rare item with random spawn locations in ARC Raiders. They can only be obtained either by destroying Surveyor ARCs or breaching ARC Couriers around the map. Since their spawn location is random, it’s tough to determine a specific spot where they can be found. However, this guide will easily help you obtain this item in the game. [Read More…]
Where To Find Rusted Gear & Sentinel Firing Core in ARC Raiders
Crafting Legendary and Epic weapons in ARC Raiders is a goal every player strives for. To unlock this ability, you’ll need to upgrade your Workshop Station from Gunsmith 2 to Gunsmith 3. However, this upgrade requires three Rusted Gears, four Sentinel Firing Cores, and five Advanced Mechanical Components. While Advanced Mechanical Components are fairly easy to obtain, Rusted Gears and Sentinel Firing Cores can be trickier to spot. In this guide, we’ll show you the best ways to get those materials. [Read More…]
ARC Raiders – Complete Guide To Access & Loot The Launch Tower
The Launch Tower is one of the key attractions on the Spaceport map in ARC Raiders, and it’s home to some incredibly high-tier valuable loot. The Launch Tower opens up during a specific Spaceport event that allows players to access it. If you’re one of those players looking to loot the Launch Tower and extract back to Speranza Base with valuable resources, here’s how you can access and loot it in ARC Raiders. [Read More…]
Where To Find Power Rod in ARC Raiders
The Power Rod in ARC Raiders is an epic item required to complete the Tribute to Toledo quest. While the quest itself may appear simple, obtaining the Power Rod is where the real challenge lies. There are several ways to get your hands on this, and we have put up details for all of these below. You can either recycle other items, craft the item, or find it hidden in a specific location. Below, we’ll walk you through both methods step by step. [Read More…]
Where To Use Patrol Car Key in ARC Raiders
If you’ve been exploring the world of ARC Raiders for a while, chances are you’ve come across a few mysterious keys that don’t seem to fit anywhere at first. One of them is the Patrol Car Key. Like other map-specific items, it doesn’t work just anywhere, which can leave players wondering what it actually unlocks. [Read More…]
ARC Raiders – How To Defeat The Queen Solo
Defeating the Queen in ARC Raiders is no walk in the park, even with squads. In most cases, you’ll run out of ammunition and healing items, leaving you with the option of a valiant death or a cowardly escape. Taking her down solo should be near impossible, but it isn’t; it’s just very difficult. In my experience of bringing her down solo, I was more afraid of opportunists waiting in the bush to ambush me while I was busy reaping the rewards of my hard work. [Read More…]
Where To Use the Blue Gate Village Key in ARC Raiders
In ARC Raiders, many times you need to get lucky to gain a key that unlocks a new area for you. This makes scavenging and looting an important aspect of this game. However, the Blue Gate Village key is not a quest item. This makes it even harder to get this key. While we may not be able to guide you exactly on how to get this key, we’ll inform you where you can use it. [Read More…]
Where to Use Spaceport Trench Power Key in ARC Raiders
Spaceport Trench Power Key is one of the critical keys in the game, as it is part of a questline, and you will need to unlock most doors in the Spaceport Trench Area. Here, we are going to let you know where you can use the Spaceport Trench Power Key and where to obtain this specific item in ARC Raiders. [Read More…]
Where to use Buried City Employee JKV Access Card – ARC Raiders
When you find the Buried City Employee JKV Access Card, the only lead we have here is the description of the card, which points to the J Kozma Ventures Company building. It can be difficult to track the building down in the city. Here we have a guide to help you pinpoint the building right away in ARC Raiders. [Read More…]
ARC Raiders Bastion Guide – How to Beat, Locations & More
Defeating ARC enemies in ARC Raiders helps you farm valuable crafting materials. To upgrade your gear bench, farm Bastion Cells from the Bastion ARC. These giant beasts are intimidating, so prepare thoroughly before facing them. Follow this guide to learn how to defeat the Bastion in ARC Raiders. [Read More…]
How to Unlock Raiders Refuge Secret Cellar in ARC Raiders
There are several hidden loot stashes to find while exploring the maps of ARC Raiders. Some of these stashes are easy to spot, while others are hidden behind puzzles and riddles. Once you reach Raiders Refuge, you will find unique buttons scattered across the area. If you are wondering what these buttons do and where they lead, read on below. [Read More…]
How To Upgrade Workbenches in ARC Raiders
Getting stronger in ARC Raiders isn’t just about what you pick up out in the field; it’s also about what you build back at base. Workbenches and Workshop stations are where you turn scrap into actual gear, weapons, and supplies. The tricky part is figuring out how to upgrade them, especially early on when the game doesn’t explain much. [Read More…]
How to Get More Safe Pocket Slots in ARC Raiders
Extracting with your loot is one of the key mechanics of ARC Raiders, but if you fail an extraction, you lose all your loot. If you have something of value, you would have utilized the Safe Pocket feature in your inventory. Since you only get one slot, it will not be enough as you progress through the game. This guide explains how to increase the number of Safe Pocket slots in ARC Raiders. [Read More…]
Complete Guide to the Harvester Event in ARC Raiders
While exploring the many maps in ARC Raiders, players randomly encounter the unique Harvester event. This is a great way to farm legendary blueprints, provided you know how to navigate the internal sections of the ship. The path towards your goal is not straightforward, and you will encounter several hurdles along the way. This guide details how to complete the Harvester event in ARC Raiders. [Read More…]
ARC Raiders – Where to Find Lemons for Unexpected Initiatives Quest
In ARC Raiders, helping vendors complete their tasks gets you unique rewards. Most of the time, for these quests, you might have to do some exploration to locate items. For the Unexpected Initiatives quest, you need to find three items, one of which happens to be lemons. This guide will show you the best lemon farming spot in ARC Raiders. [Read More…]
ARC Raiders – Destroy ARC Enemy Using the Fireball Burner
Some quests in ARC Raiders have objectives that are initially unclear, leading players to search the map for solutions. In the What Goes Around quest, players must destroy an ARC enemy using a Fireball Burner. This guide explains where to find the Fireball Burner and how to complete the quest in ARC Raiders. [Read More…]
ARC Raiders – Blue Gate Confiscation Key Location
In ARC Raiders, you might sometimes encounter keys required to unlock loot caches and strange areas. While some keys have clear indicators of where to use them, others, such as the Blue Gate Confiscation Key, have vague descriptions. Additionally, obtaining the Blue Gate Confiscation Key is another challenge, so this guide will simplify the process of obtaining the key in the game. [Read More…]
Mechanical Components in ARC Raiders – How to Find & Use
If you are navigating the world of ARC Raiders, you’ll frequently encounter the need for Mechanical Components to upgrade and craft items. So having an ample amount in your inventory is a must. In this guide, we’ll focus on how you can find Mechanical Components and use them effectively. [Read More…]
ARC Raiders – What To Recycle?
Since ARC Raiders is an extraction shooter, you’ll extract loads of items and resources on your expeditions through the Rust Belt, and overflow your inventory stash pretty quickly at Speranza Base. These items can either be recycled or sold. You need to figure out which items to recycle and which ones you should sell to earn Credits. This guide will help you understand which items you should recycle and how the recycling process works in ARC Raiders. [Read More…]
ARC Raiders – Supply Call Stations Guide
Supply Call Stations in ARC Raiders are used to call in Supply Drops across different locations on the map. These Supply Call Stations sport a tall antenna with a small radio on the ground. You’ll be tasked with finding one of these stations during the “A Better Use” quest from Tian Wen early on in the game. Since they’re not marked on the map, finding them breeds difficulty. To complete the quest, here’s where you can find Supply Call Stations in ARC Raiders. [Read More…]
How To Find A Way To Speranza In ARC Raiders
There are a couple of quests to pick up in ARC Raiders that will help you learn more about the world overhead. As you keep exploring and unlocking new areas, you will encounter new threats that can make the game all the more challenging. The first quest in the game will introduce you to the gameplay mechanics, and you have to follow the objectives of the Storm quest to learn the ropes. After reaching the shelter, you need to find a way to Speranza, and this guide will explain how to do that in ARC Raiders. [Read More…]
All Quest Guides in ARC Raiders
This section is about some of the interesting quests found in ARC Raiders. These quests are not missable, but figuring out the way to complete them could be difficult. The guides below help you complete some of the interesting quests found in ARC Raiders.
ARC Raiders Snap and Salvage Quest Guide
The Snap and Salvage mission requires us to complete four specific objectives. While two of them need to be tracked down to a specific location, the other two objectives have RNG attached to them. Here, we will take a look at all the objectives of Snap and Salvage in Arc Raiders and how to complete all of them. [Read More…]
How To Complete Armored Transport Quest – ARC Raiders
The final quest in ARC Raiders has you talking to Tian Wen to get the Armored Transport quest. Like most quests in the game, you need to find the required key and the required item to use it on. In this case, you need to find the Patrol Car key and use it on the Armored Vehicle. This guide will show you how to complete the quest in ARC Raiders. [Read More…]
ARC Raiders – Building a Library Quest Guide
Given to you by Apollo, the Building a Library quest in ARC Raiders tests your skills to find items by asking you to get three books from the library. This quest is based on the Buried City map and takes place in the Library. If you are also stuck in this quest, this guide will help you through it. [Read More…]
ARC Raiders – Digging Up Dirt Quest Guide
Digging Up Dirt is largely an easy-to-complete quest, but it has a particular part that is tricky. Celeste offers you this quest to dig up some dirt on the Official Toledo Tubes Management. You need to navigate to a dead drop inside Santa Maria Houses on the Buried City map. We have prepared a step-by-step guide to help you complete it with ease. [Read More…]
ARC Raiders – Back On Top Quest Guide
At first glance, the Back on Top quest in ARC Raiders seems simple enough. You need to go to certain locations and mark them. But the real challenge is doing the footwork to reach those locations. Here are all the locations you need to visit in the different maps to complete this quest. [Read More…]
ARC Raiders – Espresso Quest Guide
The “Espresso” quest in ARC Raiders is one of the easiest quests you can complete. The key here is knowing where the espresso machine is in the game. However, fighting through the lurking ARCs and rival Raiders and completing the quest in one round is also where it can get dicey. To avoid ending up in unfortunate circumstances, here’s how you can easily complete the “Espresso” quest in ARC Raiders. [Read More…]
ARC Raiders – Flickering Threats Quest Guide
The “Flickering Threats” quest in ARC Raiders requires you to fix up the Generator Room in Dam Battlegrounds, and while it’s simple to do, you need to collect a few materials before you can begin fixing it. You must accept these quests from Speranza Base since they count towards your overall progression as a Raider. Here’s how you can easily complete this quest in ARC Raiders. [Read More…]
ARC Raiders – Root of the Matter Quest Guide
Each vendor in ARC Raiders offers several quests to complete. As you work through them, you get to unlock unique rewards, provided you understand the assignment. Sometimes, you need to do a lot of exploration to find what you are looking for, as some of the quest objectives can be confusing. Such is the case with the Root of the Matter quest, and this guide will explain the steps to complete the quest below. [Read More…]
ARC Raiders – Hatch Repairs Quest Guide
The Hatch Repairs quest in ARC Raiders is an early game mission that you can pick up once you finish Celeste’s introductory expedition, A Bad Feeling. Your main goal is to fix the leaking hydraulic pipes located near a Raider Hatch. To make things easier, here’s a quick guide to help you complete it. [Read More…]
ARC Raiders – With A Trace Quest Guide
One of the earlier quests you can complete in ARC Raiders is the “With A Trace” quest, which requires you to investigate a wreckage on the Blue Gate map. Since this map is full of wreckage and destruction, it might get confusing for players to locate the required wreckage, since it’s not marked on the map. However, with this guide, you’ll easily find and investigate the truth behind the wreckage in ARC Raiders. [Read More…]
ARC Raiders – Greasing Her Palms Quest Guide
What looks like a simple quest can turn out to be tedious in ARC Raiders, and that’s the case with the “Greasing Her Palms” quest. All you have to do to complete this quest is visit three locations. Sounds easy enough, right? Well, the locations aren’t marked on your map, which makes this a chore to find. However, with this guide, you’ll be able to find these locations easily and complete the “Greasing Her Palms” quest in ARC Raiders. [Read More…]
ARC Raiders – A First Foothold Quest Guide
Now that the Blue Gate map has been unlocked in ARC Raiders, there are more exploration points to be found. In addition, you get to complete new quests, one of which is the First Foothold quest. There are four main objectives to this quest, and this guide will detail how to complete them all in ARC Raiders. [Read More…]
ARC Raiders – A Bad Feeling Quest Guide
ARC Raiders might be an extraction shooter, but it has a variety of missions you need to complete to obtain unique rewards. One of them is the “A Bad Feeling” quest, which requires you to find and search either an ARC Probe or an ARC Courier. However, the annoying part is that they won’t be marked on your map, and there are no specific locations to find them. Here’s how you can easily complete the “A Bad Feeling” quest in ARC Raiders. [Read More…]
