How to Complete Reduced to Rubble Quest in ARC Raiders

The Reduced to Rubble quest in ARC Raiders begins right after turning in First Foothold and becomes your first task in the Blue Gate region. It’s a straightforward mission, but it can feel tricky since the game doesn’t guide you much.

ARC Raiders Reduced to Rubble Quest Walkthrough

You get this quest from Shani after completing the First Foothold quest.

Step 1: Photograph the Collapsed Highway

Once you unlock the Blue Gate area, head into the valley toward the Collapsed Highway. The quest marker directs you to a section of broken roadway. Approach it closely until you see the interaction prompt near some wrecked cars to take a photo. The key input can be finicky, and you must stand almost exactly on top of the point for it to trigger.

While the quest provides binoculars, you don’t need to use them, though carrying them doesn’t hurt.

Step 2: Follow the Trail and Investigate Broken Earth

Next, travel to Broken Earth, where the wreckage of a massive ARC lies. The quest text mentions “following the trail,” but you don’t actually need to navigate the entire trench network.

Simply approach the downed ARC, and the objective will automatically update. Interact with the glowing marker near the wreck to finish the investigation. Once the prompt completes, your quest log will confirm success. You do not need to survive or extract safely for it to count, just exit however you prefer and turn it in afterward.

Completing this mission unlocks further Blue Gate storyline objectives and teaches you how exploration-based quests work in ARC Raiders.

While you’re here, also check out all Scrappy the Rooster upgrade items locations, and the best items to loot in ARC Raiders. Also check out our skills tier list.

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