The Market Correction quest in Arc Raiders sends you to Buried City to deal with a suspicious cache linked to Tian Wen’s sabotaged stashes. The objective text is vague – “near Marano Station” – and the cache doesn’t look like typical loot, which is why so many players run past it.
Where Marano Station is on the Buried City map
Market Correction always takes place in Buried City. The point of interest you need is Marano Station on the edge of the map, not in the central districts.
| Detail | What to look for |
|---|---|
| Map | Buried City |
| Region | Northwest / Outskirts side |
| Landmark | Marano Station label near the Library point of interest |
| Icon | Raider Hatch symbol close to the station |
Zoom all the way in on the Buried City map. On the western side, you’ll see the Library; Marano Station sits to its left, with its name printed directly on the map and a Raider Hatch icon nearby. That whole cluster marks the general area you’re heading for.
How to reach the cache area safely
Buried City is dense with cover and enemy patrols, but Marano Station itself is relatively out of the way. You can treat this as a quick in-and-out run if you want the quest done with minimal risk.
| Goal | Practical approach |
|---|---|
| Survivability vs. gear loss | Load in with a Free Loadout or a cheap, “budget” build so a death doesn’t cost valuable items. |
| Travel speed | Bring Adrenaline Injectors to sprint longer and cut straight across Buried City. |
| ARC threats nearby | Watch for large ARC units to the south around Marano Park, especially Bastions and Leapers. |
| Extraction option | Carry a Raider Hatch Key if you want a fast escape via the hatch close to the station. |
Exact cache location near Marano Station
The quest text suggests the cache is at the station, but the trigger is slightly offset from the platforms and easy to miss. The important reference is the north end of Marano Station.
| Positioning cue | What you should see |
|---|---|
| Relative to station | North end of Marano Station, near the outskirts-side edge of the complex |
| Relative to platform | East of the main platform area |
| Nearby structure | A small square or prefab metal building, almost like a utility block or shed |
| Object on ground | Two cylindrical containers tied together, visually similar to trash cans or canisters |
| Visual clue | Red ribbons or bands wrapped around the cylinders |
The cache is tucked against that small metal building at the north end, near the car park-style area. From the station label on the map, move slightly north to that isolated square building. On its western side, you’ll find the “stash” the quest wants – those two containers pressed against the wall.
This object blends into the environment, especially if you’re expecting a crate or locker. Think “two trash cans lashed together” rather than a traditional chest.
How to interact with and sabotage the cache
Once you’ve found the canisters, you only need two short interactions to finish the objective chain.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1. Investigate | Hold your interact button on the canisters to inspect them and register this as Tian Wen’s sabotaged cache. |
| 2. Sabotage | When the prompt changes, hold interact again to sabotage the cache. |
| 3. Quest completion | After the second interaction, Market Correction is flagged complete; extraction is optional. |
Some runs may ask you to put a bit of distance between yourself and the cache after sabotage, but you do not need to carry any item out or trigger any additional objects in the area.
When you return to Speranza and speak to Tian Wen, you receive attachments as a reward:
- Silencer II
- Extended Light Mag I
- Compensator I
Quest behavior: solo viability and failure cost
Market Correction is designed to be low-friction once you know where to go, which makes it a good candidate to clear early in a session.
| Aspect | Behavior |
|---|---|
| Solo play | Fully completable alone; no mandatory co-op tasks in the area around the cache. |
| Extraction requirement | None. Quest credit persists even if you die before leaving Buried City. |
| Best time to do it | At the start of a raid with a Free Loadout, before pursuing high-risk loot or events. |
| Risk management | If you’re only chasing completion, ignore side fights and move directly to the station and back out. |
High-value loot room at Marano Station
Market Correction puts you next to one of Buried City’s more reliable early-game loot spots. If your loadout and the lobby feel manageable, it’s worth taking an extra minute to clear it.
| Loot spot detail | Description |
|---|---|
| Location | On the edge of Marano Station itself, close to the platforms. |
| Entrance | A small room with a barricaded or barred door that must be breached. |
| Inside | Up to four loot containers, with frequent weapon and ammo crate spawns. |
| Typical quality | Often includes at least one high-rarity (purple or pink-tier) item, especially throwables. |
The density of loot here makes the immediate surroundings more attractive to other players than the station’s remote position would suggest. Expect occasional company, even though the northwest corner of Buried City is otherwise quieter than the central districts.
Approach the room only after you’ve dealt with the cache interaction. If a fight breaks out and you have to retreat or you’re eliminated, you still keep your Market Correction progress.
Once you know that Tian Wen’s cache is a pair of ribbon-wrapped canisters at the north end of Marano Station rather than a conventional crate on the platforms, Market Correction stops being a map-wide scavenger hunt and becomes a short detour. Load in with something you can afford to lose, sprint northwest, tag and sabotage the stash, then decide whether you’re in the mood to breach the loot room or head straight for the nearest hatch.
