The Groundbreaking Quest in ARC Raiders will be assigned to you by Apollo, who asks you to inspect some abandoned housing projects. This is a new quest that appears as a part of the latest Cold Snap update. At the start of the mission, the trader will also hand over the Blue Gate Communication Tower key, which can help you access a locked room. Once you complete the quest, you’ll earn some rewards, including an exclusive outfit.
This article helps you to complete the Groundbreaking Quest in ARC Raiders.
How to accomplish the Groundbreaking Quest in ARC Raiders
Before you start the quest, make sure to put the Blue Gate Communication Tower key in the safe pocket to avoid losing it. To get an idea of the quest, Apollo will give some hints and also the objectives. The quest reads as:
"Data or no data: we’ll learn how to make this place earthquake-proof. With a research this in-depth, there’s bound to be a paper trail somewhere"
Put the key in the safe pocket (Image via Embark Studios || YouTube/Nickko Kimiko)Here are the objectives:
- Enter the Locked Room at Pilgrim’s Peak
- Search the room for any construction research
- Find the building pictured on the whiteboard
- Photograph the abandoned housing project
Where to find the Locked Room at Pilgrim's Peak
Map location of the Pilgrim's Peak (Image via Embark Studios || YouTube/Nickko Kimiko)To start the quest, head to the Blue Gate map and make your way to Pilgrim’s Peak. This area is located on the northeastern side of the map, close to the Headhouse. Once you arrive, enter the Comms Tower through the main gate. Once there, take a right turn, then go left after a short distance to find a locked door.
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You can unlock the door by using the key you received at the start of the quest. Inside the room, especially in the corner, you’ll find a whiteboard with sketches of buildings. Interact with the board to complete the one objective.
Photograph the Abandoned Housing Project
Once you've completed this part, exit the area and head towards the Abandoned Housing Projects. This location is south of the Pilgrim's Peak area (East of the map), near the Ridgeline. As you reach there, you'll find several unconstructed houses.
Take a photo of the housing project to complete the Groundbreaking Quest in ARC Raiders (Image via Embark Studios || YouTube/Nickko Kimiko)You specifically need to visit the quest marker (a circle) as it marks the exact spot where you need to stand for the “Take Photo” prompt to show up. Once the photo is taken, you are done with the Groundbreaking Quest in ARC Raiders. Now, reach the nearest extraction point to return to Speranza and collect the rewards.
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Rewards after completing the Groundbreaking Quest in ARC Raiders
Here are the rewards that you can claim after completing the quest:
- 1x Power Rod
- Tangerine Color Variant of the Warden’s Outfit
That concludes everything you need to know regarding the Groundbreaking Quest in ARC Raiders.
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