How to Build the Outpost in Arc Raiders

October 10, 2026

Arc Raiders introduces the outpost with the Frozen Trail update. Before you can establish a base on the surface and leave Speranza, you must complete three objectives in the dedicated Outpost tab, available outside raids.

This guide covers the required research, resources and combat tasks, along with the rewards for each stage. If you enjoy hands-on builds, browse RETROCADE’s arcade and pinball plans for more project inspiration.

1. Research topside living conditions

The left-hand side of the image shows the view of a building in Ruined Homestead in Arc Raiders through a camera while the right-hand side of the image shows the Ruined Homestead location circled on the in-game map.

Travel to the Ruined Homestead on the Blue Gate map and photograph any farmland house. A camera must be in your inventory before you arrive.

Be prepared for resistance. The area commonly contains Arc enemies such as a Leaper, Bastion or Bombardier.

Reward:

Advanced camera blueprint

2. Gather the building materials

Celeste selling sheet metal in Arc Raiders.

The second stage calls for the following resources:

3 planks
5 sheet metal
10 Arc alloy
3 advanced electrical components

Reward:

Red light stick blueprint

Planks and sheet metal are new but common materials. Celeste can also provide each material in exchange for three assorted seeds. Advanced electrical components can be crafted at an upgraded refiner workbench, using three wires and two electrical components for each one.

For more hardware-focused projects, RETROCADE’s DIY arcade kits offer another way to turn materials into a playable build.

3. Safeguard the building site

The final section has two combat objectives:

Deal 800 damage to flying Arc enemies
Deal 300 damage to Bullies

Rewards:

Hotel chair design
15 planks
5 durable cloths

Pendola Pass is a useful place to work on these requirements. Skulkers appear throughout the map; listen for their beeping, which resembles a Star Wars droid. Bullies are generally found in central areas, and heavy fighting may indicate that another player or squad is already engaging one.

What happens after the outpost is complete?

Once all three sections are finished, you can complete the outpost and add furniture and workbenches. This is also the only way to obtain the research station, which is needed for weapon amplification.