The Hidden Bunker Event – New Spaceport Map in ARC Raiders
The Hidden Bunker is a fresh take on the classic Spaceport map in ARC Raiders. This special event extends the match time to 40 minutes, giving players the opportunity to unlock the Hidden Bunker, locate its position on the map, and unravel the mysteries it contains.
Where to Find the Hidden Bunker
The Hidden Bunker is situated southwest of the Departure Building, on the southwestern side of the Spaceport map. Look for a mound with several entrances leading down into the bunker. Be cautious, as a Bastion and occasionally a Bombardier circle the area. Initially, the Hidden Bunker is locked, meaning you’ll need to complete other tasks before gaining access.
How to Unlock the Hidden Bunker
To unlock the Hidden Bunker, you need to activate four antennas located at each of the major cardinal directions around the Spaceport:
- North: South Trench Tower (requires zipline)
- East: Rocket Assembly
- South: Vehicle Maintenance
- West: Departure Building
Each antenna sits on the roof of a building. Upon reaching the roof, locate the computer terminal beneath the satellite dish and interact with it to establish a connection. This will trigger an ARC reinforcements attack on your position.
After successfully making the connection, interact with the console again to send the unlock signal. The Hidden Bunker unlocks once the fourth signal has been sent.
Note that the northern antenna on the South Trench Tower can only be accessed via zipline, so make sure you come prepared. If you spawn near one of these buildings, it’s your responsibility to activate that antenna.
Each time an antenna is activated, an on-screen message will notify all players: [North/East/South/West] antenna has been successfully activated. Additionally, the satellite icon for that antenna will be removed from the map to indicate completion.
Once all four antennas are activated, head to the Hidden Bunker southwest of the Departure Building to proceed to the next phase.
How to Solve the Hidden Bunker
Currently, it is unclear whether a puzzle exists inside the Hidden Bunker. The main rewards seem to be the breachable containers and the ability to download data from terminals inside.
Here’s what you need to do inside the bunker:
- Find a terminal displaying the “Start download” prompt.
- Stay close to the terminal while the data downloads.
- Once the green progress bar fills, interact with the terminal to “Retrieve data.”
- After retrieving data, the green light on the terminal will turn red after about 25 seconds, signaling a cooldown period of a few minutes.
It appears each console allows only one data download per player, although other players can still download data from the same terminal.
What’s the Point of Downloading Data?
At the time of writing, there is a Weekly Trial that requires players to download data during the Hidden Bunker event. The more data you download, the higher your score, which helps you climb the ranks.
For more details, check out our Trials Guide to understand how this endgame system works.
Is There a Secret to the Hidden Bunker?
Whether the Hidden Bunker holds deeper secrets beyond downloading data remains a mystery. Some matches where all terminals were downloaded simultaneously yielded no special events or rewards.
There could be more hidden content waiting to be discovered, so dive in and explore the bunker yourself. Maybe you’ll be the first to uncover its secrets!
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