Groundbreaking isn't the sort of Arc Raiders quest where you can just sprint in, clear a few machines, and call it a day. Apollo sends you to Blue Gate after Deciphering The Data, and the whole job feels more like chasing an old site report than fighting your way through a bunker. Before you deploy, do yourself a favour and stash the Blue Gate Communication Tower Key in your safe pocket. Players will happily spend ARC Raiders Coins on gear and then lose the one item they actually needed because they took a cheap loadout into a bad spawn. It happens more than people admit.
Getting into Pilgrim's Peak
Your first stop is Pilgrim's Peak, up in the northeast part of Blue Gate. Don't overthink the route. Come in through the main southern entrance and move into the reception area. If you've lost the key, or if someone took you out on a previous run, there's a backup tucked behind the front desk. Check the right-hand side under the counter, near some boxes that show a yellow interaction marker. From there, go through the door behind reception, turn right, and follow the corridor. The locked room sits on the right side, but don't just barge in. That spot gets looted hard, and if the door's already open, assume another Raider is nearby.
What you're actually looking for
Inside the room, it's tempting to start grabbing everything that isn't nailed down. Don't. At least, not before you hit the quest step. The item Apollo wants isn't a crate or a document lying on a desk. It's a small whiteboard off to one side, and you need to inspect it properly. The board has a rough building sketch on it, which is easy to miss if you're rushing or listening for footsteps. Once you interact with it, the mission updates and points you towards the construction site clue. That sketch is your real lead, even if the game doesn't exactly hold your hand.
Finding the right house
Now head south to the Abandoned Housing Project. This is the bit that catches people out, because the location isn't just "one of the houses." You need the southernmost third building in that area. Even then, walking up to the doorway won't do much. The photo prompt triggers from the north side, up near the rocks before the ground drops towards the structure. Look for the yellow interaction icon on the ridge, not by the entrance. If you're circling the house at street level, you're probably in the wrong place. Take your time, watch the skyline, and don't stand still longer than you need to.
Leaving with the evidence
After the photo is taken, the smart play is to leave. You can loot if the area feels dead, sure, but Blue Gate has a nasty way of turning quiet right before someone spots you. Extract with the evidence and hand it back to Apollo to claim the Tangerine Warden outfit. If you're preparing for more runs after this, checking a resource like ARC Raiders Coins buy can fit into your wider planning, but this quest mostly rewards patience and map knowledge. Know the desk, inspect the board, shoot the photo from the ridge, and get out clean.
Getting into Pilgrim's Peak
Your first stop is Pilgrim's Peak, up in the northeast part of Blue Gate. Don't overthink the route. Come in through the main southern entrance and move into the reception area. If you've lost the key, or if someone took you out on a previous run, there's a backup tucked behind the front desk. Check the right-hand side under the counter, near some boxes that show a yellow interaction marker. From there, go through the door behind reception, turn right, and follow the corridor. The locked room sits on the right side, but don't just barge in. That spot gets looted hard, and if the door's already open, assume another Raider is nearby.
What you're actually looking for
Inside the room, it's tempting to start grabbing everything that isn't nailed down. Don't. At least, not before you hit the quest step. The item Apollo wants isn't a crate or a document lying on a desk. It's a small whiteboard off to one side, and you need to inspect it properly. The board has a rough building sketch on it, which is easy to miss if you're rushing or listening for footsteps. Once you interact with it, the mission updates and points you towards the construction site clue. That sketch is your real lead, even if the game doesn't exactly hold your hand.
Finding the right house
Now head south to the Abandoned Housing Project. This is the bit that catches people out, because the location isn't just "one of the houses." You need the southernmost third building in that area. Even then, walking up to the doorway won't do much. The photo prompt triggers from the north side, up near the rocks before the ground drops towards the structure. Look for the yellow interaction icon on the ridge, not by the entrance. If you're circling the house at street level, you're probably in the wrong place. Take your time, watch the skyline, and don't stand still longer than you need to.
Leaving with the evidence
After the photo is taken, the smart play is to leave. You can loot if the area feels dead, sure, but Blue Gate has a nasty way of turning quiet right before someone spots you. Extract with the evidence and hand it back to Apollo to claim the Tangerine Warden outfit. If you're preparing for more runs after this, checking a resource like ARC Raiders Coins buy can fit into your wider planning, but this quest mostly rewards patience and map knowledge. Know the desk, inspect the board, shoot the photo from the ridge, and get out clean.
