Welcome to the ARC Raiders game news blog! We bring you the latest and most timely updates, including version changes, developer news, event announcements, gameplay breakdowns, details on weapons and gear, map intel, and community highlights.
Finding Water Filters in Arc Raiders can be a bit of a grind because they are a Rare (Blue) industrial item. However, since the Cold Snap event and the Flickering Flames project, their drop rates are more manageable if you hit specific industrial POIs.
In ARC Raiders, the Water Pump is primarily known as a quest item for the "Unexpected Initiative" mission given by Tian Wen, though it also appears as a rare industrial loot item for crafting.
In Arc Raiders, Wires are a fundamental crafting component you’ll need for everything from basic gear upgrades to advanced gadgets. Since you can't just find a "box of wires" sitting on a shelf, you have to extract them from the mechanical junk and hardware you scavenge during your runs.
Raiders, the time has come! The second wave of expeditions is almost here. Get ready to embark on a new journey beyond the Rust Belt, exploring new challenges and rewards in Arc Raiders.
The Trophy Display is a permanent progression project in ARC Raiders, added with the Headwinds update in January 2026. It is designed as a slow, methodical goal for players who enjoy hunting specific ARC machines and building something that stays in their hideout forever.
In ARC Raiders, storage space is limited, and knowing what can be safely recycled helps you keep only what truly matters. Most civilian junk and damaged ARC parts are designed to be broken down into core crafting materials such as Plastic Parts, Metal Parts, Rubber Parts, Wires, and Processors.
Playing solo in ARC Raiders is about patience, awareness, and restraint. You are not there to dominate the map. You are there to move quietly, take only what you need, and leave before anyone can stop you.
In Arc Raiders, blueprints are vital for crafting weapons, gear, and tools that can significantly enhance your gameplay. Acquiring these blueprints requires a blend of exploration, strategy, and patience. A key method for obtaining blueprints is through scavenging during raids, where you can loot containers, weapon crates, treasure chests, and raider caches scattered throughout the map. Certain areas such as Stella Montis and Dam Battlegrounds have a higher concentration of containers that are likely to yield blueprints like Anvil or Aphelion. Additionally, special events and high-loot zones such as Night Raids or Electromagnetic Storms can increase the chances of obtaining rare blueprints.
Earning coins in Arc Raiders is essential for progressing in the game, and there are several effective ways to gather this valuable in-game currency. One of the most reliable methods is looting and selling valuable items scattered across various maps. Items such as rare trinkets, weapons, and armor often fetch high prices, allowing players to build up their coin stockpile. By focusing on high-value loot, strategically targeting farming zones, and optimizing runs, players can maximize their coin farming efforts.
In Arc Raiders, Prickly Pears are a Nature item used for stamina and, more importantly, for upgrading Scrappy the Rooster (you need 6 for certain upgrades). They spawn around cactus plants on specific maps — but the spawn is random and relatively rare, so you'll likely need multiple raid runs to collect enough.
