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How have things been going for you in ARC Raiders since Cold Snap update? Have you found things more difficult due to the new Snowfall map conditions? After all, it hinders both combat and survival on the map.

On the other hand, the update initially increased the drop rate of blueprints, an important in-game item. This meant that even facing blizzards and the risk of frostbite, you could find more blueprints in a single expedition.

However, just two days later, ARC Raiders lowered the blueprint drop rate again with Patch 1.7.2. This back-and-forth behavior makes one wonder what the developers are trying to achieve. Let's analyze the situation.

Blueprint Drop Rate Changes

Originally, after Cold Snap launched on December 16th, the blueprint drop rate in the game increased significantly. Many players reported finding blueprints more easily than before, resulting in a more relaxed and comfortable gaming experience.

However, this dissatisfied some old-school players who enjoy a challenge, as they believed that ARC Raiders Blueprints, as a type of rare item, should maintain a low drop rate to maintain game balance.

Regardless of which viewpoint you support, Patch 1.7.2 was released as a hotfix on December 18th. After this, you would find that Blueprint drop rate in ARC Raiders had decreased, but it was still higher than before Cold Snap update.

Ongoing Blueprint Drop Rate Controversy

The reason the development team is "flip-flopping" on BluePrint drop rate issue is ultimately because the player base is divided into two camps: hardcore and casual players.

For hardcore players always prefer more difficult combat and challenges, striving to prove themselves by achieving accomplishments and obtaining loot that is difficult for others to acquire.

Therefore, regardless of the developers' intentions in lowering the game's difficulty or making rare items like blueprints "no longer rare," hardcore players will consider it a destruction of the game experience and meaning.

If you are a casual player, you either don't have enough time to play (busy with work and studies) or simply prefer a relaxed atmosphere and don't want to stress yourself out too much.

Based on this, obtaining enough low drop rate blueprints to craft the necessary items becomes a hard task, and without this crafting channel, it's hard to acquire enough gear to compete with other players.

These two completely different attitudes and demands towards the game have led to almost constant controversy regarding the drop rate of blueprints and other rare items since ARC Raiders launched.

Views On This New Change

Hardcore players believe this is a timely fix, preventing ARC Raiders from becoming completely unbalanced and turning into a "dumb" shooter due to blueprints being too easy to obtain.

The enthusiastic casual players, however, have to return to their previous state, struggling to farm blueprints in their limited game time. Although the drop rate is higher than at the beginning, they are still not satisfied.

Interestingly, some casual players pointed out that since the blueprint-related content could be changed again within two days, why does it take so long to fix some obvious bugs, and why are some still unresolved? It's strange and a complete mess.

To be honest, while other aspects may not be done well, at least ARC Raiders has made an effort regarding Blueprint issue. It's almost impossible to come up with a solution that satisfies two completely different groups of players.

What Should The Developers Do?

As long as there is internal controversy among players, ARC Raiders cannot set a blueprint drop rate that satisfies everyone. The key is how to ensure that different players can have a good gaming experience.

Taking gear as an example, for a long time in ARC Raiders, high-rarity gear has not possessed the strength it should, and the difficulty of combat doesn't change whether you're a hardcore or casual player.

Therefore, when facing the same challenge, hardcore players can spend a lot of time farming specific blueprints to craft weapons to overcome it, but the same blueprints may still be very difficult for casual players to obtain.

In other words, the blueprint drop rate is just the flashpoint of the player controversy; the underlying logic is that ARC Raiders' mode differentiation is still unclear - everyone is crammed onto a "battlefield" with only one set of standards.

Perhaps this is also related to the controversy that arose shortly after ARC Raiders launched regarding whether to set up a separate PvE gameplay mode. Compared to PvP or PvPvE modes, PvE is indeed easier and more suitable for casual players.

Therefore, even without introducing a separate PvE mode, developers should find ways to introduce other casual gameplay options or increase the differences between gear of different rarities, giving hardcore players a way to invest more effort.

Other Patch 1.7.2 Content

Whether BluePrint drop rate will be modified again or other changes will occur, the final decision rests with the developers. Therefore, you should focus on the immediate gameplay experience, such as the other content added in Patch 1.7.2:

• Re-enabled the limited-time event Hidden Bunker.
• Fixed an issue where repeatedly clicking the interaction button with a poor network connection would prevent interaction actions from being performed.
• Fixed an issue where cold damage was still applied in some indoor areas during Cold Snap.
• Updated AMD GPUs driver warning.
• Fixed an issue in Unexpected Initiative quest where the quest item would not spawn, preventing the quest from being completed.

Of particular note is Hidden Bunker event. This event is only available on Spaceport map, and the specific refresh time is not fixed. It usually opens in the early morning or afternoon in North American time zone, but the duration can vary.

If you see Spaceport status as yellow during gameplay, it means the event is active; if it's gray, it means the event is about to start. The timer below the event button will show the remaining time until it starts.

The value of this event is that you can obtain a large amount of high-level loot and XP, but the number and danger of enemies will also increase, so it's best to team up with good gear.

That's all the information for this update. Will ARC Raiders continue to modify Blueprint drop rates? Nobody knows, all you can do is focus on the present!

In the recent Patch 1.7.0 Cold Snap update, in addition to the highly anticipated Snowfall map condition, ARC Raiders also added Locked Gate event, bringing a new limited-time objective for raiders. While this event has appeared before, it is now officially a permanent part of the game.

Locked Gate Event

Locked Gate is a rare event that appears periodically as a map modifier in The Blue Gate. This event only occurs twice a day and lasts only 40 minutes each time. This requires all players to cooperate to find four security codes scattered throughout the map and bring them to The Gate Control Room in the center of The Blue Gate map to unlock hidden secrets and obtain all the rare loot.

Many hardcore players are likely familiar with Locked Gate event, but it's worth noting that the exclusive drop item for this event is Bobcat SMG BluePrint!

While many players have suggested that the blueprint could be found in Security Wing area of the underground Traffic Tunnel, during Locked Gate event, Bobcat blueprint could be found in any container on the Blue Gate map. So if you want to get this blueprint, and not just one or two, but many, this event is a great opportunity for you!

So, here we will introduce all the information about this Locked Gate Event, how to find the locations of all the security codes, and how to obtain Bobcat weapon blueprint. Follow our instructions, and you can quickly get this blueprint.

How To Find All 4 Security Codes?

The first thing you need to do is find Locked Gate Event on The Blue Gate map. Once you enter this event, you and other raiders need to complete a specific objective: find four keys and open the locked gate.

Ancient Fort

You will find the first key in Ancient Fort. You just need to search all the items in this area, and one of the containers will contain this key.

Pilgrim's Peak

The next key is located in Pilgrim's Peak. Search everything you can in this area. Even the cars outside might contain a security code. And you can actually find multiple keys in a single map exploration.

Reinforced Reception

Next is Reinforced Reception, where you need to find the next key. There isn't much to loot here. We found that the keys here are usually hidden in lootable containers inside the rooms.

Raider's Refuge

Finally, there's Raider's Refuge. Again, simply loot everything nearby until you find the key. Any lootable container could potentially contain the security code. It's worth noting that you not only have a chance to find the key, but you might also randomly find a Bobcat SMG blueprint.

Please note that you can put these keys in your Safe Pockets, so even if you die unexpectedly, any items placed in your Safe Pockets will be automatically extracted and kept. This is a great way to protect your most valuable loot. You can even save and extract with them, then bring them back in your next game to open the locked doors early.

Keep this in mind, as collecting all four keys at once and opening and looting the contents within a sufficient amount of time is quite difficult.

Unlocking The Console

After collecting all four keys, it's time to head to Warehouse Complex above Checkpoint in the center of the map. Once inside, you'll find four consoles on the wall, which require you to insert all four keys to open the locked door below.

However, be careful of other players during this process, as someone might be ambushing or lurking nearby, and getting ambushed and losing everything at this point would be quite unfortunate, so stay vigilant.

After inserting all the keys and activating all four consoles, the door will open, granting access to the underground area. Note that during this event, you can only enter and exit through the opened door; other tunnels are blocked.

Looting Bobcat Blueprints

In the underground complex, we recommend looting everything. It seems that everything here has a chance to drop a Bobcat weapon blueprint. While some rooms have particularly good loot, such as breach lockers or the red locker room, virtually every location here can drop decent blue items and even some purple items.

In a single Locked Gate event, we looted two Tempests, and an amazing four Bobcat blueprints, along with some other profitable items.

So, you don't need to worry too much about where to go; just loot as much as you can, and the last rewards depend entirely on quantity. After completing these steps, all that remains is to evacuate and leave successfully, and then learn Bobcat BluePrints.

This concludes the complete guide to Locked Gate event. We hope this helps you obtain Bobcat blueprints quickly and craft this powerful automatic submachine gun to easily deal with all ARC enemies in raids with its extremely high rate of fire!

However, there's actually a faster way to permanently unlock this weapon blueprint. You can buy ARC Raiders Bobcat blueprints from IGGM, allowing you to achieve your goal quickly without participating in high-risk events or blindly exploring Security Wing area.

More importantly, in addition to the blueprints, there are also Bobcat-related Modded Weapons for sale, providing extra bonuses for your firearm. Don't forget, you can also enjoy an 8% discount when getting the blueprints using the code ARC8. Try it now!

ARC Raiders is an extraction game that includes both PvP and PvE modes, but players are basically divided into two camps, each with their own preferences. Players who prefer PvE don't want to be involved in PvP.

However, since Arc Raiders' official release and even its tech test, the game's matchmaking mechanism has remained a mystery to players. Is matchmaking based on combat power or player behavior? And how can players get a good matchmaking experience?

ARC Raiders Matchmaking Mechanism

Regarding the matchmaking mechanism, the official stance has been one of silence, only officially denying the use of a gear-based matchmaking system.

The player community, through observation, speculates that Arc Raiders uses an aggression-based matchmaking system. Players who choose to avoid PvP, focus on looting, or cooperate against large ARC players seem to be matched into more relaxed matches. Players who immediately engage in combat (shoot on sight) are matched into extremely aggressive PvP matches.

Some players, by refraining from firing at others for approximately 15 consecutive matches and expressing a dislike for PvP in their post-match surveys, successfully entered matches primarily focused on PvE.

An art director from the game developer also revealed information about the matchmaking system in an interview with the media. He acknowledged that the matchmaking system is quite complex and stated that they do analyze player behavior and match players accordingly.

How To Enter Friendly Matches?

Assuming the above matchmaking conditions are met, we can figure out how to enter the matches we want. By avoiding PvP as much as possible, you can enter friendly matchmaking where players generally cooperate and there is very little direct confrontation.

Game Settings

If you are a PC player, it is recommended to turn off cross play in the settings, as community testing suggests that players in purely PC matches may be more inclined to cooperate. However, this is not mandatory, because it is possible to cooperate with players from other platforms.

Regarding servers, it depends on your language, as players who can communicate are more likely to cooperate through Proximity Chat. For example, if you are a native English speaker, you should prioritize North America servers. On EU servers, language barriers may lead to communication difficulties and even conflicts.

No Firing

This is the strictest rule. Regardless of whether you are being attacked by other players, you must never retaliate or initiate attacks. Damaging other players appears to be a key algorithmic basis for the matchmaking system to remove you from friendly matches. Even joking shots during retreat can have negative consequences.

Equipment Selection

When attempting to enter this mode, it is recommended to use Free Loadouts or not carry valuable items, focusing on collecting ARC Raiders Blueprints. You might lose equipment due to being killed before successfully entering the game because of the no firing rule above.

Active Communication

You need to actively use Proximity Chat at all times. When you enter a point of interest or hear other players, you should proactively communicate to show that you have no hostility or intention to cooperate. This greatly reduces tension among other players and avoids firefights caused by misunderstandings. Lack of communication, even if you have no malicious intent, can lead to you being attacked first by wary players.

Entering a friendly match may require multiple attempts, and the number of matches needed varies from person to person, potentially several or even a dozen, depending on your previous gameplay. If you prefer PvP, you may need to persist through even more matches.

Furthermore, the time it takes to successfully enter a match may be affected by factors such as Time of Day and Weekends, as the player base differs at different times. However, the core rules remain valid. As long as you adhere to the rules, you will eventually be able to enter.

How To Determine If A Match Is Friendly?

The system will not send you an email when you are removed from a PvP match, so you need to judge the nature of the match you are entering yourself.

The most obvious sign is that almost all Points of Interest on the map are quickly looted early in the game. This is because players in the match are focused on PvE and looting, moving and looting quickly without restraint, whereas in a normal match these resource points might go untouched.

The Uses And Benefits Of Friendly Matchmaking

This type of matchmaking is one of the easiest ways to complete Trials, quickly earn coins, or collect rare Resources and ARC Raiders Blueprints to craft high-level gear. It also provides a PvE environment for players who don't like PvP.

On Stella Montis, a map that usually sees intense PvP, entering a friendly matchmaking game transforms it into a pure PvE server where players help each other, fight Arc together, and loot resources.

Using player behavior as a matchmaking rule is a very good method, allowing players to find players with similar preferences. If you want to move away from PvP and have a more cooperative and relaxed gaming experience, then trying to be nice might be a strategy.

Although the controversy surrounding ARC Raiders' use of AI voice acting at TGA hasn't subsided, players and developers seem to have shifted their focus to the new Cold Snap Update.

The core of this update is the new map condition Snowfall and the limited-time event Flickering Flames. In addition, regular mechanics and content have also been updated, such as newly added quests and blueprints.

Blueprints are valuable game items at any time; many other game items you collect require blueprints to be crafted into useful gear.

Considering that almost every blueprint has different recipe requirements, we will provide detailed recipes for all blueprints so you can craft faster with existing materials or collect materials more efficiently.

How To Obtain Blueprints?

As one of the important items in ARC Raiders, BluePrints are similar to a crafting menu. After unlocking your workshop, you can collect the necessary materials according to the blueprint recipe to craft the weapons or other advanced items you want.

More importantly, blueprint unlocks are permanent, meaning that after consuming a blueprint, as long as you have enough materials, you can theoretically craft the finished product repeatedly.

Fortunately, despite their importance, the acquisition mechanism for blueprints is not much different from other game items, mainly including the following channels:

• Completing quests given by NPCs
• Completing all weekly trials on time after reaching level 15
• Adventuring on various maps to find containers or enemies with loot

The blueprints obtainable through quests are fixed, currently only five:

• Burletta Blueprint - Industrial Espionage Quest
• Hullcracker Blueprint and Launcher Ammo Blueprint - The Major's Footlocker Quest
• Trigger Nade Blueprint - Sparks Fly Quest
• Lure Grenade Blueprint - Greasing Her Palms Quest

All Blueprint Recipes

After Cold Snap Update, there should now be 75 ARC Raiders BluePrints. Most of their recipes are different, and if you start crafting without knowing the recipes beforehand, you'll quickly find yourself missing this or that material.

Therefore, a more efficient approach is to match your existing materials with the blueprint recipes, select the blueprints for items you can craft immediately, and fully utilize your resource inventory before continuing to collect more materials.

Based on this, we have listed all currently known BluePrints, their recipes, and workshop requirements.

Bettina - Weapon - Gunsmith 3

• 3x Advanced Mechanical Components
• 3x Heavy Gun Parts
• 3x Canister

Blue Light Stick - Quick Use - Utility Station 1

• 3x Chemicals

Aphelion - Weapon - Gunsmith 3

• 3x Magnetic Accelerator
• 3x Complex Gun Parts
• 1x Matriarch Reactor

Combat Mk. 3 (Flanking) - Augment - Gear Bench 3

• 2x Advanced Electrical Components
• 3x Processor

Combat Mk. 3 (Aggressive) - Augment - Gear Bench 3

• 2x Advanced Electrical Components
• 3x Processor

Complex Gun Parts - Material - Refiner 3

• 2x Light Gun Parts
• 2x Medium Gun Parts
• 2x Heavy Gun Parts

Fireworks Box - Quick Use - Explosives Station 2

• 1x Explosive Compound
• 3x Pop Trigger

Gas Mine - Mine - Explosives Station 1

• 4x Chemicals
• 2x Rubber Parts

Green Light Stick - Quick Use - Utility Station 1

• 3x Chemicals

Pulse Mine - Mine - Explosives Station 1

• 1x Crude Explosives
• 1x Wires

Seeker Grenade - Grenade - Explosives Station 1

• 1x Crude Explosives
• 2x ARC Alloy

Looting Mk. 3 (Survivor) - Augment - Gear Bench 3

• 2x Advanced Electrical Components
• 3x Processor

Angled Grip II - Mod - Gunsmith 2

• 2x Mechanical Components
• 3x Duct Tape

Angled Grip III - Mod - Gunsmith 3

• 2x Mod Components
• 5x Duct Tape

Hullcracker - Weapon - Gunsmith 3

• 1x Magnetic Accelerator
• 3x Heavy Gun Parts
• 1x Exodus Modules

Launcher Ammo - Ammo - Workbench 1

• 5x Metal Parts
• 1x Crude Explosives

Anvil - Weapon - Gunsmith 2

• 5x Mechanical Components
• 5x Simple Gun Parts

Anvil Splitter - Mod - Gunsmith 3

• 2x Mod Components
• 3x Processor

Barricade Kit - Quick Use - Utility Station 2

• 1x Mechanical Components

Blaze Grenade - Grenade - Explosives Station 3

• 1x Explosive Compound
• 2x Oil

Bobcat - Weapon - Gunsmith 3

• 3x Advanced Mechanical Components
• 3x Light Gun Parts

Osprey - Weapon - Gunsmith 3

• 2x Advanced Mechanical Components
• 3x Medium Gun Parts
• 7x Wires

Burletta - Weapon - Gunsmith 1

• 3x Mechanical Components
• 3x Simple Gun Parts

Compensator II - Mod - Gunsmith 2

• 2x Mechanical Components
• 4x Wires

Compensator III - Mod - Gunsmith 3

• 2x Mod Components
• 8x Wires

Defibrillator - Quick Use - Medical Lab 2

• 9x Plastic Parts
• 1x Moss

Equalizer - Weapon - Gunsmith 3

• 3x Magnetic Accelerator
• 3x Complex Gun Parts
• 1x Queen Reactor

Extended Barrel - Mod - Gunsmith 3

• 2x Mod Components
• 8x Wires

Extended Light Mag II - Mod - Gunsmith 2

• 2x Mechanical Components
• 3x Steel Spring

Extended Light Mag III - Mod - Gunsmith 3

• 2x Mod Components
• 5x Steel Spring

Extended Medium Mag II - Mod - Gunsmith 2

• 2x Mechanical Components
• 3x Steel Spring

Extended Medium Mag III - Mod - Gunsmith 3

• 2x Mod Components
• 5x Steel Spring

Extended Shotgun Mag II - Mod - Gunsmith 2

• 2x Mechanical Components
• 3x Steel Spring

Extended Shotgun Mag III - Mod - Gunsmith 3

• 2x Mod Components
• 5x Steel Spring

Remote Raider Flare - Quick Use - Utility Station 1

• 2x Chemicals
• 4x Rubber Parts

Heavy Gun Parts - Material - Refiner 2

• 4x Simple Gun Parts

Venator - Weapon - Gunsmith 3

• 2x Advanced Mechanical
• 3x Medium Gun Parts
• 5x Magnet

Il Toro - Weapon - Gunsmith 1

• 5x Mechanical Components
• 6x Simple Gun Parts

Jolt Mine - Mine - Explosives Station 2

• 1x Electrical Components
• 1x Battery

Explosive Mine - Mine - Explosives Station 3

• 1x Explosive Compound
• 1x Sensors

Jupiter - Weapon - Gunsmith 3

• 3x Magnetic Accelerator
• 3x Complex Gun Parts
• 1x Queen Reactor

Light Gun Parts - Material - Refiner 2

• 4x Simple Gun Parts

Lightweight Stock - Mod - Gunsmith 3

• 2x Mod Components
• 5x Duct Tape

Lure Grenade - Grenade - Utility Station 2

• 1x Speaker Component
• 1x Electrical Components

Medium Gun Parts - Material - Refiner 2

• 4x Simple Gun Parts

Torrente - Weapon - Gunsmith 3

• 2x Advanced Mechanical Components
• 3x Medium Gun Parts
• 6x Steel Spring

Muzzle Brake II - Mod - Gunsmith 2

• 2x Mechanical Components
• 4x Wires

Muzzle Brake III - Mod - Gunsmith 3

• 2x Mod Components
• 8x Wires

Padded Stock - Mod - Gunsmith 3

• 2x Mod Components
• 5x Duct Tape

Shotgun Choke II - Mod - Gunsmith 2

• 2x Mechanical Components
• 4x Wires

Shotgun Choke III - Mod - Gunsmith 3

• 2x Mod Components
• 8x Wires

Shotgun Silencer - Mod - Gunsmith 3

• 2x Mod Components
• 8x Wires

Showstopper - Grenade - Explosives Station 3

• 1x Advanced Electrical Components
• 1x Voltage Converter

Silencer I - Mod - Gunsmith 2

• 2x Mechanical Components
• 4x Wires

Silencer II - Mod - Gunsmith 3

• 2x Mod Components
• 8x Wires

Snap Hook - Quick Use - Utility Station 3

• 2x Power Rod
• 3x Rope

1x Exodus Modules

• Stable Stock II - Mod - Gunsmith 2
• 2x Mechanical Components
• 3x Duct Tape

Stable Stock III - Mod - Gunsmith 3

• 2x Mod Components
• 5x Duct Tape

Tagging Grenade - Grenade - Utility Station 3

• 1x Electrical Components
• 1x Sensors

Tempest - Weapon - Gunsmith 3

• 3x Advanced Mechanical Components
• 3x Medium Gun Parts
• 3x Canister

Trigger Nade - Grenade - Explosives Station 2

• 2x Crude Explosives
• 1x Processor

Vertical Grip II - Mod - Gunsmith 2

• 2x Mechanical Components
• 3x Duct Tape

Vertical Grip III - Mod - Gunsmith 3

• 2x Mod Components
• 5x Duct Tape

Vita Shot - Quick Use - Medical Lab 3

• 2x Antiseptic
• 1x Syringe

Vita Spray - Quick Use - Medical Lab 3

• 3x Antiseptic
• 1x Canister

Vulcano - Weapon - Gunsmith 3

• 1x Magnetic Accelerator
• 3x Heavy Gun Parts
• 1x Exodus Modules

Wolfpack - Grenade - Explosives Station 3

• 2x Explosive Compound
• 2x Sensors

Red Light Stick - Quick Use - Utility Station 1

• 3x Chemicals

Smoke Grenade - Grenade - Utility Station 2

• 14x Chemicals
• 1x Canister

Deadline - Mine - Explosives Station 3

• 3x Explosive Compound
• 2x ARC Circuitry

Trailblazer - Grenade - Explosives Station 3

• 1x Explosive Compound
• 1x Synthesized Fuel

Tactical Mk. 3 (Defensive) - Augment - Gear Bench 3

• 2x Advanced Electrical Components
• 3x Processor

Tactical Mk. 3 (Healing) - Augment - Gear Bench 3

• 2x Advanced Electrical Components
• 3x Processor

Yellow Light Stick - Quick Use - Utility Station 1

• 3x Chemicals

If ARC Raiders releases more major updates in the future, new blueprints may also be added. In short, to ensure the game's playability, there won't be a fixed limit on the number of blueprints; all you can do is continuously collect materials and craft.

Cold Snap update, while time-limited, offers a series of content centered around Snowfall map conditions, providing a brief but exciting ARC Raiders experience this winter.

Among all the new content, there are also 6 new quests. Although these are different from other Cold Snap gameplay and should remain in the game permanently, we still recommend completing them as soon as possible to earn rewards.

Below, we will provide you with the main steps to complete these 6 quests.

The Clean Dream

This quest requires you to first travel to Spaceport map and enter the underground tunnels, following the instructions provided by the quest system. The specific steps are as follows:

Step 1: Find the tunnel entrance in the southwest area of Launch Tower and enter.

Step 2: Search all interactive containers to find the 4 specific containers required by the quest.

Step 3: Find and monitor any one of the filtration systems in the tunnel.

Step 4: Travel to Blue Gate map and then find and enter Maintenance Bunker.

Step 5: Find the cylindrical purification system in the main room and interact with it.

Step 6: Find the blueprint on the table in the small room and take a picture.

Step 7: Return to Speranza and interact with Apollo to submit the quest results.

A Toxic Trail

If you completed the other main quests before Cold Snap update was released, you will find that some of them involved investigating water pollution issues, but these were not fully resolved. A Toxic Trail will bring these to a conclusion.

Step 1: Travel to Dam Battlegrounds map and find the barrel located in Water Treatment Center. This item previously appeared in Source of the Contamination quest.

Step 2: Walk around the barrel to trigger and find clues about the source of the barrel.

Step 3: Continue west to find a truck and take a picture as instructed by the system.

Step 4: Search the truck to find the final clue about the water contamination incident.

Step 5: Evacuate from the current map to return to Speranza and receive the next quest.

It's worth noting that when interacting with the truck door, you will obtain Spaceport Warehouse Key, which can help you open locked rooms and find more loot while exploring Spaceport map.

The Stench Of Corruption

As a follow-up quest to A Toxic Trail, The Stench of Corruption is fast-paced and includes combat elements. If you die during combat, you must start over from the beginning. Here are the detailed instructions:

Step 1: Travel to Departure Building located on Spaceport map.

Step 2: Follow the quest guidance to find a nearby room and search for clues about the saboteur's identity.

Step 3: Find and interact with the hazmat suit in the room to obtain Flushing Terminal Key.

Step 4: Leave the room and enter the underground tunnel in The Clean Dream quest.

Step 5: Find any Flushing Terminal and interact with it using the key you just obtained to complete the task.

Unlike the regular item rewards of other quests, The Stench of Corruption will give you a unique Warden outfit. If you like, you can wear it to travel to the next quest location.

Paving The Way

The only dangerous part of this quest is the final extraction phase, as there may be other real players near the extraction point. Even if they don't intend to attack you, you may still be accidentally injured.

So, don't let your guard down immediately after completing the task according to the following steps.

Step 1: Find an ENELICA building on any map, Water Treatment Center in Dam Battlegrounds is recommended.

Step 2: Find the bulletin board at the main entrance of the building and interact with it to obtain the researcher's notes.

Step 3: Extract and go to the new map, Buried City, and find the dual apartment buildings in the central area.

Step 4: In this building, find the apartment room where the researcher who wrote the notes lived, enter it, and find the research data as instructed.

Step 5: Extract from Buried City to complete the task.

Deciphering The Data

This quest takes place in Spaceport, a location you are already very familiar with. NPC who gives the quest is Shani. Here are all the steps to complete this quest:

Step 1: Find and enter the main room of Fuel Control building located in the northeast of the map.

Step 2: Find the terminal in the southeast corner of the room and interact with it using Magnetic Decryptor.

Step 3: Follow the new quest prompts to the top floor of Arrival Building to find another set of terminal machines, then successfully extract to complete the task.

The most dangerous part of Deciphering the Data is that you may encounter other players on the way to Arrival Building. If you are afraid of conflict, you can bring fewer items beforehand to indicate that you are only there to do the quest.

The Groundbreaking

This quest requires you to travel to Blue Gate map for investigation and item searching. If you are ready to brave the cold weather and potential enemies, please follow the instructions below to start the quest immediately.

Step 1: Take Blue Gate Communication Tower Key and travel to Pilgrim's Peak, located at the northernmost point of the map.

Step 2: Enter the building there, find a locked door in the eastern part of the building, and use the key you brought to open it and enter the room.

Step 3: Search the room for documents and interact with the whiteboard to obtain a photograph of a specific building.

Step 4: Travel to Abandoned Housing Project in the southwest of the map to trigger a new mission objective to photograph this location.

Step 5: Take the photograph and safely evacuate; the mission is complete.

Overall, these new missions are not difficult to complete, but they require traveling back and forth between different locations, which is quite time-consuming. Therefore, it's best to complete them all at once when you have free time.

We hope this guide helps you have a better gaming experience. Keep going, Raiders!

On December 16th, ARC Raiders Cold Snap update will bring heavy snow and extreme cold to all maps, presenting raiders with harsh environmental challenges.

Players will need to relearn how to move, survive, and safely evacuate in this challenging environment. Only those who adapt will emerge victorious.

Date

ARC Raiders Cold Snap will launch globally and last for four weeks, ending on Tuesday, January 13th, 2026. Here are the updated times for key global time zones:

• North American West Coast: 1:30 AM PST
• 4:30 AM EST, North American East Coast
• 6:30 AM Brazil BRT
• 9:30 AM UK Time (Greenwich Mean Time)
• 10:30 AM Western European Time
• 6:30 PM Japan Time
• 8:30 PM Australia East Coast Time

Snowfall Mechanism

Outdoors

Snowfall, as a map event, will cover all areas of the map, including Rust Belt, Valley of Blue Gate, Abandoned Spaceport, and Red Lakes. Unlike standard raids, Cold Snap applies continuous environmental stress to raiders. Snowfall is not just a visual effect; it affects your combat, movement, and survival.

Prolonged exposure to the outdoors will cause raiders to suffer frostbite, resulting in continuous health loss. They must enter indoors or receive rapid healing to survive. Frostbite ignores armor, meaning even high-level gear is ineffective, but some instant-recovery items may be effective.

Because the map is covered in snow, gathering materials becomes much more difficult, so to combat frostbite, you should carry significantly more healing items than usual. Consider discarding some ammunition to make room for extra medical supplies.

Furthermore, the radar will malfunction after a few minutes, and the icy ground will make movement unsteady, both increasing the difficulty of combat and exploration. You can move short distances between buildings, but try to avoid lingering in open areas, as you'll leave footprints in the snow, making you vulnerable to being tracked by other players! Being suppressed by players outdoors will put you at a significant disadvantage.

Additionally, the different map layouts in Snowfall will have varying impacts on each map.

• Dam Battlegrounds: More open areas, limited shelters, requiring route planning and sufficient ARC Raiders items.
• Buried City: More indoor space, more frequent PvP battles.
• Spaceport and Blue Gate: A more balanced distribution of open areas and shelters, giving an advantage to players who can effectively manage movement between buildings.
• Stella Montis: Already a popular PvP map, Snowfall may further intensify PvP.

Shelter

Entering indoor areas will immediately stop frostbite. You can use items to restore health here. Buildings, underground spaces, and enclosed structures can all serve as safe zones during Snowfall event.

Of course, these safe zones will attract more other players than usual, and some squads may cluster together. You can cooperate for warmth or engage in combat to become the last survivor in the shelter.

If your map frequently sees PvP, the longer you stay in the shelter, the more dangerous it becomes. You should make full use of this time to rest and then venture out again.

Flickering Flames Event

Launching alongside Cold Snap is Flickering Flames event, a progress-based event. Players accumulate progress by gaining XP, with 1,000 XP equaling 10 Merits. However, new players must complete a total of five rounds of Arc Raiders to unlock the event, although this does not require successful extraction.

Flickering Flames has 25 tiers, rewarding players with gear, cosmetic items, and Raiders tokens. You're on a raid. You can progress using any source of XP, or you can avoid Snowfall map and accumulate progress on regular maps. You can gain XP by:

• Defeating large ARC enemies.
• Completing trials.
• Successfully extracting with valuable loot.

Candleberry Banquet Project

This update introduces a new project, Candleberry Banquet Project. Players need to collect Candleberries that spawn outdoors. The more Candleberries you successfully collect, the higher your Candleberry Banquet completion rate will be.

Candleberries can be used to craft candles, juice, tea, stews, perfume, and more, and these items may have mechanics that resist cold wave damage.

Furthermore, you'll earn Merits as you progress through Candleberry Banquet Project. This program is somewhat similar to a battle pass; as you progress, you'll earn rewards such as cosmetic items and Raider Tokens.

New Raider Deck

The release of the new Raider Deck has been slightly delayed, and it will be unlocked on December 26th and will be available to players for free.

The new Raider Deck features a Goalie-themed outfit inspired by old world clothing. It also includes a new raider tool skin, the hockey stick. This Raider Deck is permanent and won't disappear, so you can unlock it at any time. However, it's unconfirmed whether accumulated Raider Deck Points will carry over to the new deck.

Before the new Raider Deck update, this update also includes new portable, playable interactive items, an Acoustic Guitar, a gold-mask-style Mist Horn Set, futuristic Solar Panel Gadgets, and possibly even warming items to protect against the cold.

Snowfall transforms Arc Raiders into a true survival experience, where environmental awareness is just as important as combat skills. Use your tactics and items to adapt to winter warfare. The frozen wastelands of Speranza await your challenge, so Raiders, stay warm and survive!

Almost every game available on multiple platforms is expected by players to offer cross-play functionality, as this means you can more easily play with friends and won't be restricted by device changes.

The demand for cross-play is even stronger for multiplayer online games, such as the recently popular ARC Raiders. Its PvPvE nature and support for two-player/three-player matchmaking highlight the importance and fun of playing with friends.

Fortunately, this game, available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, fully supports cross-play! If you don't know how to enable cross-play, or are unsure whether you should enable it, don't worry, we'll provide you with a helpful guide!

Preparation Before Enabling Cross-Play Feature

First, it's important to note that ARC Raiders does not support cross-platform ownership in most cases. For example, if you want to play the game on both PC and PS5, you must own ARC Raiders on each platform, respectively.

The only exception is Microsoft Store. If you obtain ARC Raiders there, you can unlock both Xbox and PC versions directly.

In addition, you must ensure you have a fixed Embark ID and link that ID to your current device account on the new platform. This will ensure that your existing game account progress and all earned ARC Raiders items are synchronized to the new platform when you log in.

How To Enable Or Disable Cross-Play?

Cross-play is enabled by default when you play ARC Raiders on any platform. So, as soon as you enter the game and start matchmaking, you may encounter players using other devices, and you and your friends can team up without restrictions.

If you haven't added your friends to your friends list yet, you can find and add them by entering their ID in the relevant search box in the game. Then, find them on the list and invite them to team up.

If for various reasons, such as potential imbalances in the combat environment due to different devices, you want to disable cross-play, it's possible. The specific steps are as follows:

• 1. Find the main menu and open the settings menu located in the lower right corner.
• 2. Find and open Gameplay tab.
• 3. Find Online section.
• 4. Find Cross-play option and click to disable it.
• 5. To re-enable it later, simply follow the steps above again.

Pros And Cons Of Cross-Play Functionality

The most obvious benefit of this feature is the significant reduction in matchmaking wait times. For players busy with work or studies, every minute in a game is precious relaxation time.

Furthermore, it not only provides convenience for teaming up with friends but also allows you to more flexibly choose your gaming device according to your needs, without being limited to either a controller or keyboard and mouse.

On the other hand, players using different devices often have certain overall tendencies, such as being more aggressive or more friendly. Cross-play means you might be matched with any type of teammate or enemy, increasing the excitement of the game.

However, because of this, the probability of encountering cheaters will become higher when cross-play is enabled, especially if you are a PS5 or Xbox player, as there are more cheaters on PC.

From an operational experience perspective, both the visual design and controller usage habits of ARC Raiders are more friendly to PC players. Therefore, if your opponents are from PC and you are not, you will inevitably feel a subtle unfairness.

Should You Enable Cross-Play?

Based on our analysis of the pros and cons of this feature, you can decide whether to enable cross-play based on your preferred gaming device and skill level.

If you are a PC player, you can keep this feature enabled by default, because generally speaking, console players are less likely to disrupt the game environment or cheat, and playing with more players of different styles can help improve your skills faster.

If you are a PS5 or Xbox Series X|S player, we recommend that you only enable cross-play when you are very familiar with the mechanics and controls of ARC Raiders, or when you need to team up with friends using different devices.

However, it's important to note that disabling cross-play will inevitably reduce the number of online players, which will increase matchmaking wait times, especially during off-peak hours. Therefore, if you want to avoid this, it's best to always keep this feature enabled.

Will ARC Raiders Be Available On More Platforms?

Considering the multiplayer online PvP elements of ARC Raiders, it is clearly not suitable for handheld devices like Switch, but playing on mobile devices should be feasible, as several shooting game series like PUBG and Call of Duty already have mobile versions.

However, considering that ARC Raiders is a relatively new game, even if there are plans to expand to new platforms, it will likely be a long time before they are implemented. The current focus of the game is still on perfecting its core content.

It's worth noting, however, that compared with many other online multiplayer games that still haven't implemented full cross-play, or whose cross-play features are buggy, ARC Raiders has done a great job from the start.

That's all the information for today. Later today, ARC Raiders will release Cold Snap update, allowing you to play with friends on other devices in new map variations and participate in new events! Stay tuned!

In ARC Raiders, a third-person extraction shooter, players participate in intense 30-minute timed raid missions, scavenging for loot, battling hostile ARC robots and other players, and racing against the clock to extract before time runs out.

This requires players to survive in harsh environments and face challenging situations, including dealing with dynamically changing map environments, managing equipment risks effectively, acting stealthily, and developing optimal extraction strategies.

To successfully complete each raid within the limited time, you must avoid certain mistakes. So here we'll discuss some mistakes you might unknowingly make, seemingly insignificant tips that can completely change your gameplay and give you more advantages during raids. Let's get straight to the point.

1. Being Distracted By Other Major Events

First, we need to mention that raids, unlike other mechanics in ARC Raiders, only last about 30 minutes. Therefore, during a raid, do not let yourself be distracted by other events, especially the weekly challenge trials and the intermittently available Hidden Bunker.

Yes, Hidden Bunker gives players 40 minutes to complete the objective, longer than the standard raid mission time, giving players more time to scavenge for resources and download terminal data on Spaceport map after activating the four antennas to unlock it.

This is supposed to be a good thing, giving players more time to complete the objective, but many players find this time setting misleading, as Hidden Bunker is often looted by other teams, or raids fail because of time errors. Therefore, despite the ample time, players still feel frustrated.

2. Ignoring Barricade Kits

Next, we want to talk about Barricade Kits. To be honest, they haven't received much attention before. But they are crucial when healing teammates; for example, when someone is cornering you, you can place one down to get a free moment of rest. This applies to both solo and raid combat. You can even use them to directly block a corridor during a raid, preventing enemies from passing through, and almost without making any sound. 

Even in a truly open raid environment, when we're under fire, we can use Barricade Kit to set up a decent cover area, both to deal with constantly spawning ARC drones and to protect ourselves from attacks. Therefore, using this tool effectively during a raid can greatly increase your survivability.

3. Underestimating Ziplines

The next item on the list is the severely underestimated zipline. As the game progresses, I feel their powerful utility truly changes the game, allowing you to fight on rooftops and surprise enemies.

In addition, you can use ziplines to enter any area with open windows, including rooms that are usually locked. You can also perform some cool tricks with ziplines, such as shooting while sliding, although the accuracy isn't great.

It's worth noting that ziplines also allow you to turn 180 degrees, meaning you can jump from a great height, then grab the zipline to completely avoid fall damage. However, be aware that once your momentum reaches its limit, you need to activate the zipline early to truly avoid damage. The flexible use of ziplines allows you to always gain an unexpected advantage during a raid.

4. Focus On High-Value Equipment

Regarding equipment, you don't need to chase after high-end gear like Aphelion or Hullcracker. Instead, consumables like Herbal Bandages, Shield Rechargers, and Adrenaline Shots, as well as weapons like Light Impact Grenade and Li'l Smoke Grenade, are the most frequently used items during raids. They are resources with very low crafting and usage costs, allowing you to easily maintain high damage output during combat.

Note that Light Impact Grenade is almost essential equipment to carry during a raid. It allows you to easily force enemies out from behind cover, interrupt their charging or prevent them from continuing to defend, and successfully launch an attack. Obviously, this concept also applies to other grenades. But if you don't want to invest more ARC Raiders coins in grenades, just choose Light Impact Grenade, as it costs almost nothing.

As for Li'l Smoke Grenade, they are crucial. Whether protecting yourself during an escape or obscuring the environment and covering teammates so they can get up and leave, this grenade is incredibly useful.

They are very inexpensive and easy to carry on every raid. Trust me, these items can truly help you change the tide of battle at critical moments. 

5. Neglecting Climbing Techniques

Since ARC Raiders is a PvPvE extraction shooter, the core gameplay focuses more on stealth, positioning, and survival rather than fast-paced vertical movement. Therefore, vertical movement is less important than in other shooter games.

However, mastering relatively simple climbing techniques can often enable quick escapes and prevent fall damage. Yes, it can be used for some clever flanking maneuvers, such as climbing a ladder to the top of an outbuilding and then jumping to a central location, using climbing to avoid fall damage.

In addition, we can also use climbing to jump from high rooftops onto cars below, escaping difficult situations, repositioning ourselves, catching enemies off guard, and taking them down.

Note that if you fall for too long, you will no longer be able to climb onto any objects, and you must ensure you are facing the object you want to grab.

6. Blindly Allocating Ammunition

Finally, for a shooter game, the amount of ammunition you carry is crucial to your ability to consistently inflict damage and survive; otherwise, even if you carry a Torrente, it's just a useless piece of metal.

With Torrente becoming increasingly popular, many people are starting to use it, so we'll use it as an example here. In its level 2, its default magazine capacity is 70 rounds, plus one extra magazine, bringing the total to 78 rounds.

Although in standard mode, when we pick up Medium Ammo, it doesn't automatically fill the magazine in the equipment interface. However, once we enter a raid, these 80 rounds of ammunition are automatically loaded into the gun. This means that 78 of the 80 rounds will be loaded into the magazine, leaving us with only one reload opportunity during this raid, and the ammunition will quickly run out, which is obviously not ideal.

Therefore, if you are using a weapon with a larger magazine capacity, or a shotgun, it's best to carry more ammunition. Especially for some more difficult raids, if you want to reload, you need at least two sets of ammunition as backup.

In short, avoiding mistakes is crucial during ARC Raiders raids, as you need to face not only deadly ARC robots but also other players who are constantly ambushing you. Any mistake can lead to quick elimination, loss of valuable equipment, or even failure of the raid. Therefore, proper equipment management and a thorough understanding of the environment are key to survival in raids.

Released at the end of October, ARC Raiders was a dark horse in the gaming world this year. Within a month, it attracted millions of loyal players, and based on its performance in November, it won 2025 TGA Best Multiplayer Award!

Whether a game is fun or not doesn't depend on game media reviews; the number of players faithfully reflects this. So how did ARC Raiders manage to beat Battlefield 6, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, and other multiplayer games in just one month to become the king of multiplayer games in 2025?

Top-Tier Visuals And Audio

In recent years, many games have proven the excellence of Unreal Engine 5 in terms of graphics. Games like Black Myth: Wukong and Expedition 33 boast incredibly stunning visuals. ARC Raiders also uses UE 5 to create cinematic-quality graphics, making it difficult for even the most discerning gamers to find fault.

Unreal Engine 5's optimization issues often lead to game stuttering or very high system requirements. ARC Raiders, by selectively using engine features, ensures excellent performance, allowing players to consistently enjoy a smooth gaming experience.

The development team is at the forefront of the industry in art design and graphics. They extensively use photogrammetry to scan realistic vegetation, rocks, and debris, creating extremely realistic environments. This is why each map feels incredibly realistic and has its own unique design and gameplay.

The excellent art style adopts a Cassette Futurist or Retrofuturist aesthetic, somewhat similar to the style of Aliens or early Destiny, but more grounded.

Their use of color is bold and fearless; not only do different maps have unique color schemes, but day-night cycles also create drastically different atmospheres.

Audio is one of the core game mechanics, crucial in both PvE and PvP, where even the slightest sound can reveal location. ARC Raiders inherits the sound trap concept from Hunt: Showdown, requiring players to manage their own sound footprint.

From the rustling of leaves and the whistling of bullets to the distant roar of giant robots, these sounds are richly layered, providing the richest, most informative, and most gameplay-friendly soundscape of 2025, demanding that players engage with the game through their ears. This outstanding audio design makes other games pale in comparison after playing the game.

Excellent Map Design

Map design is a crucial element of an excellent extraction game. It can't be like PUBG, which simply presents you with a vast map, leaving players to shoot each other in low buildings or open fields – a perfunctory approach.

The distribution of resource points, the location of extraction points, and the cover needed for engaging enemies in the game all require careful design. ARC Raiders seamlessly integrates these requirements with the game's style.

Maps like Spaceport and Burie City are not only large enough but also three-dimensional enough to be explored from top to bottom, yet also fraught with hidden dangers. But when you emerge from an abandoned house and suddenly see an open basin or field, you'll likely feel genuinely pleased.

Excellent Enemy Design

ARC Raiders' animations aren't preset; they're generated from AI models. Robots adjust their movements in real-time based on injuries (like losing a propeller), such as relearning to fly.

Leaper's animations are particularly outstanding; its limbs interact with the terrain geometry with 100% accuracy, appearing both terrifying and comical in the game. After being generated by AI, the animations are then refined by animators for artistic and playability aspects.

The enemy AI in ARC Raiders is highly intelligent, unlike enemies in traditional games that have fixed behavior patterns or patrol ranges. Once you're detected, they'll relentlessly pursue you.

This makes combat unpredictable and risky; even a low-level Wasp robot can cause the situation to spiral out of control. ARC Raiders' enemies are divided into indoor and outdoor enemies; small indoor robots pose a threat while you're looting.

Outdoor enemies are the real challenge, possessing greater firepower. Many enemies have armor plating, requiring specific ammunition or explosives to penetrate before effective damage can be inflicted. It's these enemies that make each game exciting.

Excellent Game Operation

ARC Raiders boasts a rich content library, including a mission system, skill tree, workshop upgrades, and blueprint collection. Even experiencing just 80% of the content can provide hundreds of hours of gameplay.

Furthermore, the development team is incredibly diligent in updating and fixing the game, adjusting and fixing it almost weekly, and steadily releasing new maps to keep the game fresh. If they can maintain this pace, ARC Raiders might just be Best Ongoing Game at 2026 TGA.

Shortcomings

However, ARC Raiders is not without its flaws. After a honeymoon period with players lasting over a month, some issues must be examined.

ARC Raiders' lengthy quest system, consisting of 60 missions, is tedious. 90% of the missions simply require players to go to a location and interact by holding down the E key, which can easily become monotonous later on.

While the cosmetics are of high quality, they lack the freedom to mix and match. Players are essentially limited to pre-set outfits and colors, with only limited adjustments to inventory and headwear, resulting in a homogeneous character appearance.

The game's inventory and crafting systems are widely considered the worst parts by the community. Players must constantly switch between different crafting benches and traders to manage resources, a tedious and time-consuming process. Even with maximized stash space, it quickly fills up, making item management a burden.

The skill descriptions in the skill tree are vague and misleading. Many skills are useless or illogical, and there is actually an optimal skill point allocation path, leading to similar builds for all late-game players and eliminating the possibility of diversity and specialization.

Despite its flaws, it remains a masterpiece among all extraction shooters of 2025, and Best Multiplayer Award is well-deserved. If the developers can address the game's quality issues and continue to provide new content, it has the potential to become a timeless classic.

The first ARC Raiders expedition window has been confirmed to start on December 17th and end on December 22nd. You need to submit items and coins to participate, with a minimum level requirement of 20.

Although the player community is not entirely satisfied with the rewards and gameplay of this expedition, fortunately, ARC Raiders doesn't force you to participate.

Of course, if you don't mind, using this opportunity to reset and maintain the game's cycle is also a good option.

In fact, we have already introduced a lot of information about completing the expedition in other articles, and this time we will provide detailed instructions on collecting the materials needed for submission.

What Is Expedition Preparation?

The period from December 17th to 22nd represents the final departure phase. Before that, there is an approximately 7-week preparation phase. All of these combined constitute a complete expedition.

The preparation work can be roughly divided into 6 stages. The first five stages require you to collect different items or a sufficient amount of currency. To do this, you must participate in enough battles over the 7 weeks, or craft some items in the workshop.

Part 1. Building Materials

This part of the expedition materials mainly consists of building components or materials, which can be found in most industrial areas on various maps.

However, some materials can be obtained directly by looting containers, while some rarer materials, such as Steel Springs, may require you to defeat specific ARC enemies. Here are all the materials required for Part 1:

• 150x Metal Parts
• 200x Rubber Parts
• 80x ARC Alloy
• 15x Steel Springs

Part 2. Metal Component Materials

This part of the materials includes:

• 35x Durable Cloth
• 30x Wires
• 30x Electrical Components
• 5x Cooling Fan

The rarest item here is Cooling Fan, mainly found in areas that were previously technology-related buildings. Although Durable Cloth is not very rare, it's not easy to farm, even in relevant medical or commercial areas.

In contrast, farming Electrical Components and Wires is much simpler; you just need to carefully search within buildings with electronic equipment.

It's important to note that there's always a risk of encountering other players trying to steal your loot in any building. Therefore, before collecting resources, you should also consider improving your character and existing gear through safe ARC Raiders services.

If you find collecting some materials too time-consuming, you can also obtain them directly from merchants or craft them in the workshop. However, crafting requires blueprints, which themselves require farming.

And on the one hand, not all items have corresponding blueprints, and on the other hand, low-rarity items don't really have crafting value. So ultimately, it depends on your combat power and resource inventory.

Part 3. Daily Items And Special Modules

This batch of materials is special; most are easily obtainable everyday items, but there's one rare component that will prove challenging. These are:

• 5x Light Bulbs
• 30x Batteries
• 20x Sensors
• 1x Exodus Module

The first three resources can be found by scavenging in abandoned vehicles and electrical or technological areas, but Exodus Module can only be obtained in Exodus zones.

In ARC Raiders, Exodus refers to the lost era of space travel, and more specifically, these zones include Acerra Spaceport, Rocket Launch Sites/Launch Towers, and Post-Calamity Housing/Avionics.

The tricky part is that these zones are often surrounded by many more dangerous ARC enemies, so you still need to be prepared to face them to complete this part of the material collection.

Part 4. Advanced Components

The expedition materials in this section can be found by entering the relevant areas, but it requires sufficient time, and some may be hidden in locked containers, requiring you to collect keys separately. These include:

• 5x Humidifiers
• 5x Advanced Electrical Components
• 3x Magnetic Accelerators
• 3x Jumper Impulse Units

The most difficult to find are Magnetic Accelerators, which only appear in Exodus zones or can be obtained by salvaging Queen Reactors. Additionally, Jumper Impulse Units only drop after killing ARC Jumper enemies.

Part 5. Collecting Items With Specific Total Coin Value

This collection task tests not your ability to collect specific items, but how to plan effectively to obtain different types of resources with varying total coin values:

• Combat Items - 250,000 coins
• Survival Items - 100,000 coins
• Provisions - 180,000 coins
• Materials - 300,000 coins

It's important to remember not to misinterpret the requirements: you need to collect items that meet the required coin value, not earn coins! If you mistakenly sell all your acquired resources for coins, you'll be the biggest sucker around.

If you have time and don't want to take risks, you can collect items by looting in safer areas. However, if you want to complete the collection quickly, you can prioritize challenging rare ARC enemies and dangerous missions.

How To Check Your Stash Value?

Among all the reset rewards from the expedition, the number of skill points depends on your stash value - the maximum is 5 points, corresponding to a stash value of 5 million.

We've already introduced the main methods for quickly farming this many coins in other articles, and this time we're bringing you another little tip: how to check your stash value.

If you're playing on PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X|S, you can open your inventory by holding down LT/L2 button after entering the game, then press A/X button to select all items and view them.

If you're playing on a PC, you can not only follow the above method to perform similar operations on your PC, but you can also do so by changing the date on your computer.

The day after the first expedition departure window opens is December 18th. If you change your computer's time to this date in advance, you can immediately view the value of your inventory items in the game. While it's unclear if this is a bug, it does work.

That's all for this time. If you plan to participate in the expedition but haven't finished collecting resources, you need to speed up, because there's less than a week left before departure! Don't let your previous efforts go to waste!