ARC Raiders Spaceport Map Guide

Spaceport is one of the largest maps in ARC Raiders, but most of its important points of interest are concentrated in the southern section. Once you unlock the Security Breach perk, Spaceport quickly becomes the top location for farming weapons. If you’re running a Hullcracker, Aphelion, or Jupiter, Spaceport also turns into one of the best maps for farming ARCs. Whenever you see the major map modifier called Hidden Bunker on Spaceport, that’s your cue for massive XP gains. Every effective way to farm this event will be covered in this guide, so without wasting time, let’s break down the Spaceport map.

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Read our other ARC Raiders Map guides:

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Spaceport Raid Guide

Let’s begin this Spaceport raid guide by highlighting what makes this map different. What separates Spaceport from other locations? In truth, not a whole lot. It’s fairly open, though not as exposed as Blue Gate. It features large indoor areas that encourage player combat, similar to Buried City. It also has a massive central structure, much like the Dam. So where does Spaceport truly shine? Let’s break it down:

• Abundance of ARCs: Almost every major Spaceport location has a nearby boss ARC spawn. This map also features more Bastion spawns than any other. The area surrounding the Launch Towers is packed with boss enemies, making it the primary XP farming zone.
• Loot Density: Spaceport has the highest number of Security Lockers across all maps. Even after balance changes, these lockers still drop Rare and Epic weapons. This makes Spaceport the undisputed best map for farming guns.
• PvE Focus: While PvP hotspots exist, Spaceport is generally more PvE-oriented, even for squad play.

Beyond these points, Spaceport doesn’t dramatically differ from other maps. It delivers a well-rounded experience that showcases what ARC Raiders is all about. If you want to truly understand the core gameplay, Spaceport is the ideal place to do it.

Best Places to Loot in Spaceport

Spaceport mainly features Commercial and Technological loot, along with numerous Security zones packed with weapons. Most colored loot areas are clustered around the central Spaceport hub. Below are the most valuable locations to loot:

• Departure Building: One of the largest structures on Spaceport and a frequent PvP hotspot. It’s also one of the safest places to farm boss ARCs. The building contains Commercial and Technological loot, with three potential weapon case spawns on the second and third floors.
• Launch Towers: Located at the center of Spaceport, this area is rich in Technological and Security loot. If you’re hunting grenades and weapons, this is the place to be. Two weapon crates spawn at the top of the towers—one on the east tower and one inside the radio shack. Be cautious, as a Rocketeer often guards this area.
• Arrival Building: A key stop during weapon farming routes. It offers Commercial and Technological loot and several weapon crates. One spawns near the vertical zipline on the ground floor, another in the southeast corner, and a third on the rooftop.
• Control Tower A6: Contains Commercial and Technological loot but is often skipped during optimized runs. There’s only one possible weapon crate, locked behind a keycard door.
• Container Storage: Focused on Industrial and Mechanical loot. Skip this area for fast runs, but it’s excellent for crafting materials like Rusted Gears and Advanced Mechanical Components.
• Vehicle Maintenance: Similar to Container Storage, offering Industrial and Mechanical loot.
• Rocket Assembly: Home to Industrial and Exodus materials. Exodus materials are essential for crafting Epic weapons such as Hullbreaker, Tempest, and Bobcat. If your Spaceport run hasn’t yielded good weapons, this area is worth checking.
• North and South Trench Towers: These towers provide Technological loot but are far from high-value areas. Only visit if you spawn nearby.

With the sheer number of weapon crates on Spaceport, finding at least one gun per run is almost guaranteed. Following an optimized loot route makes this even easier.

Best Loot Path on Spaceport

Despite common beliefs, there’s no truly safe loot path on Spaceport. Every raid presents risks, but the route below consistently offers strong rewards. This path can provide up to ten weapon crate spawns and works best if you spawn on the northern side of Spaceport. It can also work from the southwest spawn, but only if you enter early. If you load in around the 17–20 minute mark, most locations will already be looted.

• Starting at the Spawn: Northern spawns should head straight to the Arrival Building. Southwest spawns should begin at the Departure Building. For clarity, this route assumes a northern spawn.
• Reach the Arrival Building: Search both the rooftop and ground floor, as weapon crates can spawn in both locations. One of these spawns is shown in the image below.

• Move Along the Perimeter: Head toward the Departure Building via the connecting wall with overwatch towers. Each tower has a chance to spawn a weapon crate and always contains a Security Locker. Expect player activity here.

• Go Down: Check the small buildings near the overwatch towers for additional Security Lockers and grenade spawns.

• Extract: Northern runs should extract at the Western Elevator, while southern runs can use the Central Elevator.

This Spaceport loot route delivers consistent rewards. Be cautious of campers in overwatch towers. Drop from the rappel at the second floor, listen for mines or tripwires, and use grenades to clear the top floor if needed.

Spaceport Hidden Bunker Event Explained

Spaceport occasionally features a major map modifier called Hidden Bunker. The objective is to activate four antennas located to the North, South, East, and West. Their positions are visible on the Spaceport map. Activating an antenna spawns minor ARCs such as Wasps and Hornets, and you must stay nearby until activation completes.

Here are the locations of all towers:

Antenna	Location
North Antenna	Roof of the Shipping Warehouse
Western Antenna	On top of the Departure Building.
Eastern Antenna	At the Rocket Assembly zone.
Southern Antenna	Vehicle Maintenance, the North-West corner of the location.

Once all antennas are activated, the bunker opens. There are three bunker entrances, all located south of the Departure Building and guarded by Bastions and Bombardiers. In most cases, you can simply run past them and enter. You can see two entrances in the screenshot below.

Here you can see the third entrance, right outside of the Departure Building on the South side.

Inside the bunker, you’ll find eight consoles. Interacting with a console starts a download timer. Once complete, interact again to collect the data. Each data download grants 800 Trial Points and 500 XP. All eight consoles must be completed to finish the event. Afterward, extract using the nearest available exit.

Spaceport Harvester Event

Spaceport can also feature a Harvester event. The Queen and the Harvester typically spawn south of Vehicle Maintenance and east of the Maintenance Hangar. If you’re unfamiliar with the puzzle mechanics, refer to our ARC Raiders Harvester Guide. Below is a quick breakdown:

• Enter the Harvester: Locate and loot three containers inside.
• Place the Containers: Insert them into the central engine to trigger alarm lights.
• Destroy the Alarm Lights: This completes the puzzle. Loot the engine to obtain the Jupiter and Equalizer blueprints, then extract.

While inside, the Queen may overcharge the engine, causing fires that deal heavy damage and electrical shocks that instantly drain shields. Remove shields before entering to stay safe. Be aware that players often camp outside this event. Despite the danger, the rewards make the Spaceport Harvester event worthwhile.

Spaceport ARC XP Farm

Spaceport is one of the best maps for farming XP and materials from boss ARCs like Bombardiers, Leapers, and Rocketeers. To maximize efficiency, follow this Spaceport XP farming strategy:

• Choose the Right Loadout: Equip a Hullcracker, Jupiter, or Aphelion, and bring Wolfpacks.
• Reach the Departure Building Roof: This spot is ideal due to its single ladder access. Barricade the ladder and set mines or tripwires to prevent ambushes.

• Track ARC Spawns: Leapers spawn north of the building, Rocketeers can be triggered near Launch Towers, and Bastions may spawn near the ladder. Use grenades to distract them when needed.
• Use Smart Positioning: Kite most boss ARCs around the voltage booth on the west side of the roof. Be cautious of Leapers, as they can jump onto it.

This method is risky when done solo. Bringing a teammate for revives is recommended. Looting boss ARCs is crucial, as each part grants 200–500 XP. With this Spaceport strategy, you can earn roughly 30,000–45,000 XP per run.

Spaceport Best Extraction Points

Spaceport features four extraction points, three of which are relatively safe. Raider Hatches are poorly positioned, with most located near the Launch Towers or Container Yards. The only practical hatch is the Control Hatch north of Control Tower A6.

• Western Elevator: Safest extraction option, located outside major danger zones. Minor ARC patrols may appear.
• Central Elevator: Surprisingly safe despite its open surroundings. Hide under nearby construction after triggering extraction.
• South Elevator: Risky due to occasional Rocketeer patrols and limited cover.
• East Elevator: The most dangerous option. Minimal cover and frequent Bombardier spawns make this extraction unreliable.

Overall, Spaceport provides excellent rewards, but extraction can be risky. The Western Elevator remains the safest option, though it often expires early.

F.A.Q.

What's the best loot route in Spaceport?

The most efficient route begins at the Arrival Building, then continues toward the Departure Building while checking each watchtower along the way. This path consistently provides multiple Security Lockers and usually results in at least a few weapon crate finds per run.

What are the best places to loot in Spaceport?

The strongest loot locations include the Departure Building for weapon crates, Rocket Assembly for valuable Exodus materials, and the Launch Towers for high-density Security and Technological loot.

Is Spaceport beginner-friendly?

To a degree, yes. Spaceport is a solid map for learning the ARC Raiders gameplay loop and positioning. The high number of weapon crates also gives new players better odds of gearing up early and surviving longer.

What's the safest extraction point in the Spaceport?

The Western Elevator is the safest extraction option. It’s positioned away from major combat zones and is usually only guarded by minor ARC patrols.

How to open the Hidden Bunker on Spaceport?

You must activate four antenna towers located on the North, West, East, and South sides of the Spaceport map. Once all antennas are active, head to the bunker entrances located south of the Vehicle Maintenance area.

Conclusion

That wraps up our Spaceport map guide. Spaceport is a dynamic and unpredictable map where no two raids play out the same. With the right preparation and knowledge, your Spaceport runs can become far more efficient and rewarding. More guides are on the way, but until then—see you topside, raider.