“Eyes on the Prize” is a location hunt in Arc Raiders tied to Tian Wen’s questline. The core task is straightforward: track down a specific, tucked-away terrace situated to the southwest of the game’s southern region, then follow the on-screen prompt to wrap it up. If you’re already moving through Tian Wen’s early quests, this slots in naturally and doesn’t demand special gear or a high level—just a clear route and a bit of patience navigating hostile ground.

Start “Eyes on the Prize” (Tian Wen questline)

Pick up “Eyes on the Prize” from Tian Wen. If you’ve completed other Tian Wen errands like “Broken Monument” or “Marked for Death,” this will feel familiar—accept the contract and set it as your active objective so your HUD tracks progress. There’s no prerequisite puzzle here; the quest opens immediately once offered.

Find the secluded terrace (southwest of the southern region)

The objective text points you toward a secluded terrace located southwest of the map’s southern area. The game won’t draw a perfect GPS line; expect a broad search radius. Use the following approach to zero in efficiently:

  • Work the perimeter first. Enter the southern zone, then begin sweeping toward the southwest edge rather than cutting through the center where patrols cluster.
  • Scan for elevation breaks. Terraces present as stepped or cut-in platforms along ridges or embankments; look for layered rock faces, stacked concrete, or tiered ruins.
  • Listen for proximity cues. As you near the right spot, the objective prompt tightens and the quest tracker nudges forward. If your tracker stalls, you’re likely too far east or still inside the central southern band—push farther southwest.
Tip: If you arrive during heavy activity, pull back and rotate around the slope rather than forcing a climb under fire. The search completes on arrival—there’s no lengthy holdout or secondary fetch step at the terrace itself.

Advance the objective and finish

Once you step into the correct terrace, the quest updates automatically. If your prompt doesn’t fire:

  • Fan out one tier higher or lower; the correct platform can be a single terrace up or down from where you’re standing.
  • Cross-check the “southwest” bias. If you drifted too far west without approaching from the southern side, re-enter from the south and angle back up.

With the location confirmed, follow the on-screen instructions to complete. Your log will update and mark the contract done within Tian Wen’s line.

Route planning and survival basics

You don’t need a bespoke loadout for “Eyes on the Prize,” but the run goes smoother with a simple, mobile setup:

  • Carry a mid-range primary and a reliable close-quarters backup for tight terrace approaches.
  • Pack one disposable heal and a quick-deploy defensive utility for disengaging if you pull a patrol on the slope.
  • Travel light. Avoid anchoring gadgets you’ll leave behind—this is a move-in, move-out objective.

If the area gets hot, disengage downhill, circle, and ascend along the opposite side of the ridge. The search radius doesn’t penalize flanking and often opens a calmer line to the terrace.

Quick checklist

  • Accept “Eyes on the Prize” from Tian Wen and set it active.
  • Enter the southern part of the map and move toward the southwest edge.
  • Look for a stepped terrace carved into a ridge or structure.
  • Step onto the correct platform to trigger the objective update.
  • Follow the on-screen prompt to complete and log the quest in Tian Wen’s chain.

“Eyes on the Prize” is short and directional once you lean into its southwest guidance. Treat it as a terrain read rather than a firefight—hug the outer edge of the southern zone, scan for tiered ground, and claim the objective as soon as the tracker snaps into place.