After accessing the digital logbook, your next objective is Dam Battlegrounds. Open your map and locate the Controlled Access Zone, a newly marked point of ARC Raiders Coins interest just south of the Power Generation Complex.
Upon arrival, you will notice a hole in the roof that serves as the entry point. Drop down into the area to begin solving the next part of the quest.
A small puzzle exists within the Controlled Access Zone, but it does not need to be completed for this mission. Instead, your primary goal is to locate a fuel cell that powers certain mechanisms within the facility.
Finding the Fuel Cell
The Controlled Access Zone contains several potential spawn points for the fuel cell. It can appear in different locations, so you may need to search thoroughly:
In the flooded lower level, among lootable Arc machines.
On the ground in a doorway that continues into a water-filled passage before reaching the zipline.
On a ledge beneath the zipline-jump off before reaching the top to access it.
Inside a locked room near the zipline's endpoint.
Since the fuel cell spawn is randomized, check each location until you find it. Once obtained, return to the compartment along the eastern wall and insert the fuel cell to unlock a previously sealed door.
Completing the Quest in the Whiteboard Room
After unlocking the door, you will see it open from the opposite side of the window. Enter the newly accessible room and look for a whiteboard displaying a map of Dam Battlegrounds' power infrastructure.
This whiteboard contains important information about how the area's energy grid supports Spaceport operations. To finish the quest, simply take a photo of the whiteboard using your in-game camera.
Once the photo is captured, "A Rising Tide" is complete.
Tips for a Smooth Playthrough
While the quest itself is straightforward, a few tips can help you avoid unnecessary backtracking:
Always explore the lower levels of the Controlled Access Zone for the fuel cell.
If the fuel cell is not in one location, check the other spawn points.
Use the zipline and wooden walkways in Buried City to reach the apartment efficiently.
Take photos of important environmental clues to ensure progression.
These small strategies will save time and reduce frustration.
Why This Quest Matters
"A Rising Tide" serves as the conclusion to ARCR Items the Shrouded Sky update and expands the narrative surrounding Project Heartwood. The Controlled Access Zone introduces new environmental storytelling elements that hint at larger mysteries within Arc Raiders.
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