- Map conditions19
- With spots of their own10
- Condition-only spots2,930
A map condition changes a round: the weather, the loot, or which return points work. ARC Raiders has 19 of them, and they range in difficulty from 1 of 5 for Storm Aftermath to 5 of 5 for ARC Frigate, Close Scrutiny, Hidden Bunker and Hurricane.
Cold Snap is one of 10 conditions that bring spots of their own to the maps, and it has by far the most, with 1,123. Hidden Bunker brings 363 and Husk Graveyard 341. Electromagnetic Storm, Hidden Bunker, Locked Gate and Night Raid all leave fewer return points active. Raider Hatches are not active during those four or during ARC Frigate, so plan your way out before you drop in.
Map conditions in ARC Raiders
| Map condition | Difficulty | In-game description | Effects |
|---|---|---|---|
 ARC Frigate | 5 of 5 | An ARC Frigate hovers over the area, obliterating any perceived resistance with reckless abandon. | No active locked doors; Decreased amount of overall loot value; No active Raider Hatches |
 Beachcombing | 3 of 5 | Scouts have discovered a variety of trinkets and small finds buried in the sands around Riven Tides, along with a few less welcome things. Raiders are encouraged to use a Dockmaster's Detector to uncover them. | Buried Valuables; Lootable Detectors; Increased amount of Birds |
 Bird City | 3 of 5 | Flocks of birds have been spotted around Buried City, gathering around chimneys for what many assume to be nefarious reasons. | Increased amount of Trinkets; Increased amount of Birds; Increased amount of Ziplines |
 Close Scrutiny | 5 of 5 | Groups of Surveyors and Vaporizers are scanning for valuable materials. Their discoveries could prove worthwhile, if you're prepared for resistance. | No active locked doors; Decreased amount of overall loot value; Increased amount of ARC loot |
 Cold Snap | 3 of 5 | A cold front has swept in with snowfall, and a considerable drop in temperature. The air might feel crisp and brisk at first, but beware of frostbite. Candleberry bushes are bearing valuable fruit – they are now ripe for the picking. | Harvest Candleberries; Increased loot value; Damaging cold |
 Electromagnetic Storm | 4 of 5 | Lightning strikes batter the surface; frying electronics, disrupting ARC machines, and electrocuting unsuspecting Raiders. | Fewer active Return Points; No active Raider Hatches; Increased loot value; Lightning strikes |
 Harvester | 3 of 5 | A mysterious harvesting machine has appeared, heavily guarded by the feared Queen. What kind of riches are to be found within? | — |
 Hidden Bunker | 5 of 5 | Someone has hacked the Outskirts Bunker's security system. Find the 4 buttons to unlock the doors, and be the first to plunder the treasure within. | Fewer active Return Points; No active Raider Hatches; Activate Rooftop Antennas; Retrieve data from the bunker |
 Hurricane | 5 of 5 | Strong winds are sweeping across the surface, affecting large parts of the area. Visibility and hearing may be reduced, so stay alert. | Increased loot value; Debris affects Shields; Higher-threat ARC |
 Husk Graveyard | 3 of 5 | Something has caused ARC machines to go down on their own in great amounts, leaving husks scattered around Topside. A better opportunity to gather information and parts has rarely presented itself. | Electrified First Wave husks |
 Launch Tower Loot | 4 of 5 | Someone has locked off the Launch Tower, hiding all their hard-earned loot at the top. ARC seems to have ramped up their defenses in response to the heightened activity. | — |
 Locked Gate | 4 of 5 | A clandestine group has activated the Gate's emergency shutdown protocol. 4 key cards need to be obtained to override it, and uncover whatever they're hiding. | Fewer active Return Points; No active Raider Hatches; Collect Security Codes |
 Lush Blooms | 2 of 5 | The weather has been unusually agreeable lately, and vital plants and fruits have been thriving. Get out there and gather your food before it is all gone. | Increased amount of Nature loot |
 Matriarch | 4 of 5 | A Matriarch has been sighted nearby. Her children seem hell-bent on keeping her from harm. | — |
 Night Raid | 4 of 5 | Raiders have been finding especially good loot behind locked doors, and keys have been more plentiful. The heightened Raider activity has attracted more ARC than usual. | Fewer active Return Points; No active Raider Hatches; Increased loot value |
 Prospecting Probes | 3 of 5 | ARC seem to have entered a period of extended probing, sending guarded probes down en masse. | Increased amount of Probes |
 Redirection | 3 of 5 | Emperor Beacons are activating throughout the area. Raiders can loot and deploy these to redirect valuable payloads to their own position. | No Flash Freeze; Emperor Relays active; Falling Debris |
 Storm Aftermath | 1 of 5 | The aftermath of the Storm can still be felt. ARC's most dangerous machines have temporarily retreated, and fewer fellow Raiders dare venture topside. | Fewer Raiders; Lower-threat ARC; Matchmaking is limited to new players |
 Uncovered Caches | 2 of 5 | Storms have unearthed a number of old Raider Caches, but they are rigged to explode should they be exposed for too long. Hurry up and find them all. | Exploding Caches |
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