Arc Raiders Locations Guide

Go it alone or team up with up to two other Raiders as you sweep the map for supply caches, take down ARC units, and fight to escape through an Extraction Point before someone else relieves you of your hard-earned loot.

Dynamic weather, shifting time of day, and rotating in-game events stop things from ever feeling stale. Each map also features timed variant modes that shake things up – sometimes that means richer loot pools, fiercer ARC resistance, or more chaotic weather.

Major modifiers are highlighted with the Trials icon, including challenges like Night Raid or Electromagnetic Storm, and these boosted conditions reward double the usual Trials points.

The Alcantara Power Plant – known simply as The Dam – was once a vital Raider stronghold during the brutal final clashes of the First Wave. Today, its toxic, waterlogged ruins remain a persistent flashpoint for ARC activity.

Your best haul is usually up at the Hydroponic Dome Complex in the top-left, with more high-value finds around the Control Tower and the Research & Administration Building near the centre. Bring your A-game – everyone else knows these spots are stacked too.

Events:

Prospecting Probes
Harvester
Uncovered Caches
Husk Graveyard
Lush Blooms
Night Raid

Hidden among the shifting dunes of this arid wasteland, Buried City stands as a rare relic of the old world – far removed from the cold steel spires of the Exodus era. Wander its tight streets and silent plazas, and you can almost feel the lives that once filled them.

If you’re sweeping Buried City, make a beeline for Space Travel, the Hospital, and the Town Hall. These areas consistently drop solid loot and tend to set you up nicely for a strong extraction attempt.

Events:

Prospecting Probes
Uncovered Caches
Husk Graveyard
Lush Blooms
Night Raid

Acerra Spaceport stands as a towering reminder of humanity’s former ambition. It was here that the Exodus shuttles – equal parts hope and desperation – once thundered skyward, abandoning a weary Earth in their ascent.

For Spaceport runs, check the Departure Building, Arrival Building, and the Launch Towers in the top-left. Down in the bottom-right, Control Tower A6 and Container Storage are also hotbeds for high-tier gear.

Events:

Prospecting Probes
Harvester
Uncovered Caches
Husk Graveyard
Launch Tower Loot
Lush Blooms
Night Raid

Blue Gate rises high in the mountain range, offering a mix of wide-open terrain, small settlements, winding tunnels, and deep underground facilities – all waiting to be explored.

The prime picks here are at Pilgrim’s Peak in the top-right and the central Checkpoint. Just be warned – both locations are crawling with enemies, so expect resistance and pack plenty of meds.

Events:

Night Raid

Tucked away among snow-laden peaks, Stella Montis is whispered to have been humanity’s final bastion – a secluded research outpost devoted to preserving what little hope remained.

With its two-tier layout, Stella Montis is a scavenger’s dream. On Layer One, focus on the Seed Vault and Sandbox. On Layer Two, hit the Cultural Archives and Medical Research for some of the best gear in the entire map rotation.

Arc Raiders also features Map Conditions. These are limited-time gameplay modifiers. Here’s what they are;

Hidden Bunker

A locked-down bunker appears on the edges of Spaceport, usually signalled by unusually heavy ARC patrols. To crack it open, you’ll need to activate four antennas scattered across the map. Raider Hatches won’t spawn and Extract points are limited, so brace yourself for sweaty PvP and a risky, bottlenecked escape.

Lush Blooms

Nature goes into overdrive here — fruits, vegetables, and seeds spawn far more often, and baskets tucked around the map contain rare natural resources. It’s the perfect modifier for low-conflict gathering and crafting runs.

Night Raid

Everything shifts to a moonlit nighttime setting. Vision is restricted, flashlights turn you into a walking beacon, and ARC units get noticeably meaner. The upside? Keys are easier to find and locked-door loot is significantly better. High risk, high reward… and absolute chaos for PvP.

Electromagnetic Storm

Lightning slams across the map, frying your shields if you get clipped — but also short-circuiting ARC enemies if you lure them into the strikes. It’s a strong mode for farming tougher ARC targets or knocking out combat-heavy quests. Just don’t get greedy mid-loot.

Prospecting Probes

ARC Probes and Couriers spawn in much greater numbers, usually clustered close to each other. It’s ideal for probe-related quests, quick farming runs, and fast extractions thanks to efficient routing.

Husk Graveyard

ARC husks are everywhere, giving you loads of breach points and tons of rare husk materials to scoop up. Perfect for players grinding husk-based quests or looking to stock up efficiently.

Harvester

A colossal Harvester machine enters the field, guarded by an unforgiving Queen. It’s a full-on PvE showdown that demands teamwork, ammo discipline, and steady nerves. Beat it, and you’ll walk away with some of the best rewards the mode can offer.