ARC RAIDERS MAP GUIDE · UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2026

The Blue Gate: underground routes, high ground & extracts

Blue Gate alternates between exposed mountain crossings and tight underground corridors. Most high-value routes pull toward Reinforced Reception, so learning a backup edge route matters.

The Blue Gate airshafts and Raider Hatches map
Best forSecurity & ARC parts
Hot zoneReinforced Reception
Backup spotPilgrim's Peak
Route styleChokepoint control

Loot spots worth learning

High risk

Reinforced Reception

The map's main high-value funnel, with underground breach rooms, security storage and puzzle access.

High risk

Checkpoint tunnels

Weapon-container and breach-room potential in close corridors. Listen for players before opening a noisy route.

Puzzle

Ancient Fort

A fuel-cell puzzle can open the cellar. Combine it with Ruined Homestead if the center is contested.

Medium risk

Pilgrim's Peak

Sensors, electrical components and possible weapon containers with excellent scouting elevation.

Medium risk

Warehouse Complex

Modest surface loot but useful underground access. Check the hills before using its airshaft.

Target farm

Village

Residential sellables and nature-event value with less commitment than the central tunnels.

Suggested runs

Value · High risk

Underground breach loop

  1. Reach Reinforced Reception without silhouetting on ridges.
  2. Check the RGB path and nearby breach room.
  3. Search security lockers and weapon-container locations.
  4. Use Checkpoint tunnels only if audio is clear.
  5. Exit toward a hatch rather than retracing a hot entrance.

Solo · Lower commitment

High-ground alternative

  1. Start at Village or Pilgrim's Peak.
  2. Use elevation to scout before descending.
  3. Rotate through Forest / Trapper's Glade or Ruined Homestead.
  4. Add Ancient Fort only with time for the puzzle.

Navigation habits

Extracts

Airshafts

  • Reinforced Reception Airshaft
  • Warehouse Complex Airshaft
  • Southwest Airshaft
  • Southeast Checkpoint Airshaft

Raider Hatches

  • Village Hatch
  • Adorned Wreckage Hatch
  • East Blue Gate Hatch
  • South Checkpoint Hatch
Calculate a Blue Gate escape

Blue Gate is especially sensitive to sightlines and elevation. The shortest map line is not always the safest route.