Back inside Blue Gate for ARC Raiders’ A Dead End mission, you dive deep beneath the surface. This run takes you through MANTIKOR’s hidden Security Wing.
At first glance, the design might seem simple, yet it often trips up newcomers. Besides navigating tricky hallways, unlocking a closed chamber becomes necessary. A critical object waits inside – grabbing it is only half the challenge. Getting caught before exit means starting every single step once more.
This is the way to finish A Dead End, one part at a time.
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Before You Leave, Take a Secure Pocket
This time, grabbing a particular object is part of the exit plan – not always the case on Blue Gate missions.
Should you find yourself holding an augment that has a secure compartment, put it on prior to heading out. This means when a rival team intercepts during your exit, the mission object stays with you.
A tiny step now might stop another trip below later.
Locate MANTIKOR’s Hidden Underground Sites
Far off but visible, the Security Wing sits central on the Blue Gate map.
Getting into the underground zone can happen through several spots, like those by the Checkpoint gates or close to the Headhouse. Still, most times, the fastest way turns out to be the zipline hanging from a little building in the middle part of the map.
Carefully slide along the cable, dropping into the hidden base below. From there, head in the direction of the area where guards are stationed.
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Unlock The Sealed Room in the Security Wing
A heavy door stands inside the Security Wing, sealed tight. To its right, a battery-powered panel is fixed beside it.
Slide in three batteries if you want it to turn on.
Battery pickups appear at unpredictable spots across the Security Wing. Luckily, this area stays compact – less ground to cover on foot.
You can:
- Search nearby rooms and hallways
- Listen for interaction prompts
- Check corners and side areas carefully
Finding others ahead of you can mean shared effort on the target. Occasionally, you reach it just as someone finishes breaking in.
Fitting each of the three batteries into place causes the lock to release, opening the door and allowing entry.
Find Project Heartwood Records
Step through the doorway, move to the far end of the space. A big display fills the wall there.
A device sits on the far edge of the display, ready for input. To move forward in the task, select the option labeled “Play Recording.”
Once the audio finishes, your goal shifts slightly.
Now you need to find the Dusty Film Reel.
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Find the Dusty Film Reel
Remain where you are.
A search box sits on the far left of the big display. Interact with it to find the item called Dusty Film Reel.
After you find it, grab the thing for real. Opening the box does nothing. Your bag must hold the object before it counts.
Extract and Deliver the Film Reel
Now that the dusty film reel is safely stored, departure feels right.
Finding a secure pocket? Slide the reel inside without delay. After that, leave the subterranean complex, making your way toward the closest extraction location.
Back at Speranza, hand the quest to Shani. That finishes A Dead End.
