ARC Raiders is a game full of hidden puzzles, mysterious rooms, and secret challenges that give players the best loot. Among them, the Red Room Puzzle on The Blue Gate map easily takes a place as one of the most notorious. The puzzle in and of itself isn’t overly complicated; however, the real danger lies in other Raiders who are looking to claim what’s inside.
If you want to take on the infamous Red Room and walk out alive and richer, here is a step-by-step guide on where to find it, how to open it, and what to expect once inside.
Where to Find the Red Room Puzzle
The Red Room Puzzle can be found underneath the Reinforced Reception point of interest on the map for The Blue Gate, and it’s in the northern part of the map.
- Go to Reinforced Reception and head inside the large stone building.
- Take the zipline all the way down to the tunnels below.
- Follow the thick blue line on the floor, then take the door on your left.
- Eventually, you will arrive at a hallway where, on the right side, there is a big metal door with a battery deposit station next to it. This is the entrance to the Red Room.
(Tip: The Red Room’s location never changes, which makes it easy to find but also a hotspot for ambushes. Other Raiders often camp the area waiting for players to show up with the puzzle batteries.)
As you make your way there, expect to encounter Ticks, Fireballs, and Pops roaming the tunnels.
How to Solve the Red Room Puzzle
Search for three batteries, which you must deliver to the deposit station next to the entrance that opens the Red Room door.
Battery Spawn Locations
The batteries will always spawn close by, and active battery dispensers are the ones that have three red lights with interactable prompts. These can spawn in one of two locations:
- From the room you entered through using the zipline, take the first door to your right. The dispenser should be to the right of that door, which has yellow graffiti on it.
- From this same starting room, head under the staircase along the wall with the red graffiti pointing toward it.
Each time you pick up a battery, you are slowed down in your movement, and your weapon is holstered, completely leaving you vulnerable. Always coordinate with your teammates or clear the area before transporting them.
Once there are three batteries deposited, the door switch opens the Red Room to anyone within the vicinity.
(Be careful: the Red Room can only be opened from the outside. If another Raider decides to close the door while you are inside, you will be stuck there until it opens again.)
What’s Inside the Red Room
Once inside, you’ll see several loot containers, such as:
- A guaranteed weapon case
- Several high-tier gear chests
- A chance to find blueprints,
- Epic materials and rare weapons
The loot inside makes the Red Room one of the most profitable puzzles in ARC Raiders, but because of its reputation, it’s also one of the most contested. If you’re playing solo, get in, loot fast, and get out. Staying too long will increase your chances of getting locked in or ambushed by other players waiting outside.
