Quest Guide

    With A Trace

    This guide details the steps to complete the 'With A Trace' mission on the Blue Gate map in Arc Raiders, including reaching the Barren Clearing and inspecting key wreckage elements.

    All4nDev
    December 9, 2025

    Overview

    The 'With A Trace' mission involves two primary objectives on the Blue Gate map: reaching the Barren Clearing and finding signs of who brought down the ARC machines. Completing these steps will lead you through key locations and interactions within the map.

    Step 1: Start the Mission & Prepare

    • Accept the 'With A Trace' quest from your quest log.
    • Queue up for the 'Blue Gate' map. The time of day or ongoing event (day, night, or electromagnetic storm) does not affect this mission. Blue Gate Map Selection
    • It is recommended to use a free loadout as this map can be quite PvP-heavy.

    Step 2: Reach the Barren Clearing

    • Navigate towards the 'Barren Clearing' area. Path to Barren Clearing
    • Upon entering the designated area of the Barren Clearing, the first objective will be completed. Enter Barren Clearing

    Step 3: Find Signs of ARC Machine Takedown

    • Within the Barren Clearing, head towards the southwest side of the large crashed machinery. You'll find a white spherical object on the ground, usually near a small radar-like antenna. Locate White Sphere
    • Interact with this white ball to investigate and complete the objective. Investigate White Sphere

    Step 4: Inspect the Adorned Wreckage

    • Locate 'Adorned Wreckage' on your map. This area is situated to the south of the Barren Clearing. Adorned Wreckage on Map
    • Proceed to the 'Adorned Wreckage' area. Approach Adorned Wreckage
    • As you approach the large wreckage, the objective to inspect it will automatically complete. Adorned Wreckage Area

    Step 5: Inspect the Communications Device

    • After inspecting the Adorned Wreckage, move to the southeastern side of the main wreckage structure. Locate Communications Device
    • Look for a small red-crashed section with a computer terminal next to it. Communications Device Found
    • Interact with this computer terminal to inspect the communications device and complete the final part of the mission.