Arc Raiders Secret Puzzles and Hidden Challenges

Here's a guide to the secret puzzles and hidden challenges in Arc Raiders—including what they are, how they work, and the rewards you can get from them. Much of the detailed puzzle knowledge comes from community discovery, since the game often provides very little direct explanation and leaves these secrets intentionally cryptic.

1. Blue Gate Map Puzzles

The Blue Gate map is one of the richest locations in Arc Raiders for secret puzzles and hidden loot rooms. Several environmental puzzles can unlock sealed areas that usually contain high-tier loot and rare components.

Key Puzzle Types on Blue Gate

• Ancient Fort Puzzle – Collect three batteries scattered around the ruins and insert them into fuse boxes to open a hidden basement with valuable loot.
• Raider's Refuge Button Puzzle – Find and activate four hidden switches to open a concealed cellar entrance.
• Reinforced Reception (Color / Red Room Puzzle) – Follow a color-coded terminal path or bring specific fuses to unlock sealed rooms.
• Deforester Husk Puzzle – Insert two power cells to activate the mechanism and breach the final door for loot.

These puzzles can vary slightly between raids and often require good map knowledge, awareness of enemy patrols, and efficient movement to complete safely.

2. Buried City Button Sequence Puzzle

One of the most well-known secret puzzles in Arc Raiders is found on the Buried City map. It functions like a large-scale button hunt spread across the entire area.

Buried City Puzzle Overview

• The objective is to press 15 hidden buttons scattered across the map in the correct sequence.
• Completing the full sequence unlocks a sealed room containing rare and unusual rewards.
• Some rewards are cosmetic or novelty items rather than combat gear, making this puzzle feel more like an Easter egg than a standard loot run.

Tip: This puzzle is much easier with a coordinated team, since the buttons are spread far apart and timing matters.

3. Hidden Bunker Puzzle (Spaceport)

The Hidden Bunker on the Spaceport map is one of the largest community-solved secret events in the game.

How It Works

• Activate four antennas located around the Spaceport map.
• Once all antennas are active, a hidden bunker door opens somewhere on the map, often concealed by terrain or debris.
• Inside the bunker are data terminals that can be interacted with to download valuable information or loot.
• Some steps and rewards were never fully documented before the puzzle was temporarily disabled.

Current Status: Due to exploits that allowed players to bypass parts of the challenge, this bunker puzzle has been temporarily removed while adjustments are made.

For players who want to keep progressing while the Hidden Bunker puzzle is unavailable, some choose a more direct route. Arc Raiders blueprints for sale from U4N give access to specific blueprints without waiting on disabled content or rare puzzle resets. It's a practical option used by players who already understand the game systems and simply want to focus on builds, testing gear, or saving time between raids.

4. Other Hidden Areas and Minor Puzzles

Beyond the major puzzles, players have discovered many smaller secrets across different maps:

• Breachable doors that only open after specific actions.
• Switch and button combinations tied to hidden loot spawns.
• Interactive terminals that do not appear as objectives but still provide rewards when used correctly.

These smaller secrets reward curiosity and experimentation rather than following clear instructions.

General Tips for Solving Arc Raiders Secret Puzzles

• Play as a team when possible. Some puzzles require fast travel across large areas or simultaneous actions.
• Learn map layouts thoroughly. Knowing landmarks and common spawn routes saves time and reduces risk.
• Manage timing carefully. Puzzle rooms often attract other players, increasing the chance of PvP encounters near valuable loot.