Arc Raiders: What We Left Behind Quest Guide
This guide explains how to complete the “What We Left Behind” quest in Arc Raiders, including where to find the required items and how to extract successfully. You’ll need to locate three specific supply caches in the starting zone and return them to the extraction point.
Quest Overview
“What We Left Behind” is an early main story quest in Arc Raiders that introduces you to the game’s core loop: explore, loot, and extract. The objective is straightforward: find three supply caches marked on your map, retrieve their contents, and bring them to the extraction zone. The quest is designed to teach you the basics of navigation, combat, and the extraction mechanic, so it’s a good warm-up for harder missions.
How to Start the Quest
You’ll receive “What We Left Behind” automatically after completing the tutorial missions and reaching the main hub area. Talk to the quest-giver NPC (the one with the yellow exclamation mark) to activate it. The quest will then appear in your journal with a marker on your map showing the general area where the caches are located.
Step-by-Step Walkthrough
- Open your map (press M on PC or the corresponding button on console) and look for the yellow quest markers. There are three caches, each marked individually.
- Travel to the first cache – it’s usually in a small building or under a bridge. Be cautious: enemies may spawn nearby. Clear the area before interacting with the cache.
- Interact with the cache (hold the interact button) to collect its contents. You’ll see a progress bar fill up; don’t move or you’ll cancel the interaction.
- Repeat for the other two caches. They are spread out, so you’ll need to traverse the map. Keep an eye on your surroundings and use cover to avoid enemy fire.
- Once all three are collected, a new extraction marker will appear on your map. Head to that location.
- At the extraction point, stand inside the marked zone and wait for the timer to count down (usually 10 seconds). Survive any enemy attacks during this time, and the quest will complete.
Tips for Finding the Caches
The caches are not randomly placed; they are always in the same three locations for this quest. However, if you’re having trouble spotting them, look for small wooden crates or metal boxes with a yellow glow. They are often tucked away in corners, behind crates, or on upper floors of structures. If you’re playing with a team, split up to cover more ground, but stay close enough to help if someone gets attacked.
Common Problems and How to Avoid Them
- Getting overwhelmed by enemies – The area around the caches often has hostile NPCs. Try to lure them away from the cache before looting, or take them out from a distance.
- Not knowing where to extract – After collecting all three items, the extraction point appears on your map as a blue circle. It’s usually at the edge of the map, so plan your route accordingly.
- Dying before extraction – If you die, you lose all items collected during that run, and you’ll have to restart the quest. Play cautiously, especially when carrying the quest items.
- Interact button not working – Make sure you’re close enough and facing the cache. Sometimes you need to crouch if the cache is low to the ground.
Rewards and Why It Matters
Completing “What We Left Behind” rewards you with experience points, in-game currency, and a piece of gear (usually a weapon or armor mod). More importantly, it unlocks the next main story quest and introduces you to the extraction mechanic that you’ll use throughout the game. It’s a low-risk quest, so it’s a great opportunity to practice combat and looting without the fear of losing high-tier items.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I do this quest solo?
Yes, the quest is designed to be completable solo. The enemies are low-level and the caches are not heavily guarded. Just play cautiously and use cover.
What happens if I die during the quest?
If you die, you lose any items you’ve collected, including the quest items. You’ll respawn at the hub and need to start the quest again from the beginning. The caches will reset.
Do the caches respawn if I leave the area?
Yes, if you abandon the quest or die, the caches will respawn in the same locations. You can retry as many times as needed.
Is there a time limit for extraction?
No, there is no time limit for this quest. You can take as long as you need to loot the caches and reach the extraction point.
Can I extract with other loot I find?
Yes, you can carry other loot alongside the quest items. Just be aware that if you die, you lose everything. It’s often safer to focus on the quest first and then loot extra items on your way to extraction.
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