The Cold Storage quest in Arc Raiders sends you into Stella Montis to rummage through corporate shipping containers for an old-world relic. On paper, it sounds vague. In practice, there’s a very straightforward route that lets you start, loot, and extract in one clean run with minimal risk.
This walkthrough focuses on that efficient path, using the J Kozma container in the Lobby Metro area and explaining how to secure the quest item and get it back to Shani without losing it.
Cold Storage Arc Raiders quest basics
Cold Storage sits early in the Stella Montis questline and comes from Shani on Speranza. It breaks down into two objectives:
| Objective | What you actually do |
|---|---|
| Search any J Kozma Ventures container | Open a marked J Kozma container on Stella Montis to spawn a special loot item. |
| Deliver the Rare Books to Shani | Extract with the item (Old World Books / Rare Books) and hand it over on Speranza. |
The quest only progresses if you leave Stella Montis alive while carrying the books. That’s why the Lobby Metro container, which sits beside an extraction console, is the best option.
Cold Storage container and quest item overview
Several details about the target container and the item it holds are easy to miss in the chaos of an extraction map. Here’s a compact overview.
| Element | Details |
|---|---|
| Container name | J Kozma Ventures (also referred to as J Kozma storage/container in objectives). |
| Primary location | Lobby Metro area on the Stella Montis map, near the metro extraction platform. |
| Visual cues | Distinct light/white-toned container stacked among blue ones, close to the exfil button. |
| Quest item dropped | Old World Books (the Rare Books Shani wants). |
| Key risk | Dying after looting but before extraction, which fails the “deliver” step. |
There may be other J Kozma containers on Stella Montis, but the one in Lobby Metro is designed to be as low-friction as possible, especially if you’re running solo or with a basic loadout.
How to reach the J Kozma container in Lobby Metro
You must load into Stella Montis and make your way to the Lobby area first. From there, your goal is to drop down to the metro level below.
| Step | Action | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Enter Stella Montis | Select the Stella Montis map from your deployment options and spawn in with your preferred loadout. |
| 2 | Navigate to Lobby | Move toward the Lobby POI, watching for other raiders and ARC enemies on the way. |
| 3 | Descend to Metro level | Use the Lobby’s metro entrances or drop down via nearby access routes leading to the lower tunnels. |
| 4 | Locate Lobby Metro extraction platform | Follow the tunnels and signage toward the metro station until you reach the extraction console on the platform. |
How to find and open the J Kozma container
Once you’re on the Lobby Metro extraction platform, the quest’s “vague scavenger hunt” turns into a very small search area.
| Location detail | What to look for |
|---|---|
| Relative to extraction console | The J Kozma container sits directly opposite the button you use to call the train. |
| Color and stacking | A light/white container stacked with blue ones, making it stand out in the cluster. |
| Interaction point | An interact prompt at the end of the container facing the extraction console. |
| Markings | Containers in related spots can be marked with corporate names like J Kozma Ventures or Su Durante, depending on the stack. |
Walk to the end of the light-colored container that faces the platform. When you’re close enough, an interaction prompt appears. Use it to crack the container open and trigger the quest item drop.
Looting the Old World Books safely
Interacting with the container causes the Old World Books to drop to the ground nearby. These books are the actual quest item for Cold Storage.
| Action | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Pick up Old World Books immediately | Prevents someone else from snatching them and ensures the quest updates properly. |
| Move the books into a safe pocket | Protects the item if you’re downed and looted before extraction; safe pockets preserve items on death. |
| Check the quest log | Confirms that the objective has advanced to delivering the Rare Books to Shani. |
How to extract from Lobby Metro with the quest item
With the books secured, you’re already standing in the best possible place to leave the map. The extraction console is literally a few steps away on the platform.
| Step | What to do | Risk level |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Call the train using the extraction button on the platform. | Medium — the audio cue can attract other raiders. |
| 2 | Take cover while the train arrives. | High — this is when ambushes around extraction are most common. |
| 3 | When the train doors open, push quickly to the console inside. | Medium — you’re exposed on the short run from cover to the train. |
| 4 | Extract back to Speranza with the Old World Books in your inventory. | Low — once extraction starts, the quest item is effectively safe. |
If you’re worried about players camping extraction, wait a few seconds after pressing the button and watch angles on the approach routes. Most opportunistic raiders try to peek the platform just before or right as the train rolls in.
Turning in Cold Storage to Shani and rewards
After the train pulls you out of Stella Montis, you’re back on Speranza with the quest item in hand. From here, the last step is simple.
| Final step | Result |
|---|---|
| Talk to Shani with the Old World Books still in your inventory. | The “Deliver the Rare Books to Shani” objective completes and Cold Storage is marked finished. |
| Claim quest rewards. | You receive three Gas Mines and one Raider Hatch Key for completing Cold Storage. |
This closes out the mission in a single clean loop: grab a basic or free loadout, hit Stella Montis, sprint for Lobby Metro, open the container, stash the books safely, and extract from the same platform. Once you’ve done it, Cold Storage goes from “mysterious scavenger hunt” to one of the quickest quests in the Stella Montis line.
