Test Case Quest Walkthrough in ARC Raiders

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ARC Raiders just received a big update called Flashpoint, adding 9 new quests and a new map condition called Close Scrutiny to keep players engaged.

ARC Raiders missions often involve exploring different areas to find items, fix things, and learn about the world. But this particular quest, called Test Case, is all about intense combat. You’ll be destroying ARC units, and honestly, it’s the most fun part of the game!

Let’s take a look at our objectives and how to get this new quest done!

Prerequisites

Surprisingly, this quest doesn’t involve the newly released ARC units from the Flashpoint update. Instead, you’ll be dealing with the ARC units from the previous patch, which is good news – those older units are quite challenging to defeat alone.

Okay, so fireflies? Honestly, they’re pretty simple. But before I head out to fight them, I always make sure I’m prepared. Even though they don’t seem that tough, I always pack some healing stuff and my trusty Hullcracker – you just never know, right?

Since we’re planning to use a Map Condition, it’s a good idea to be ready for anything, because you might encounter challenges beyond just Fireflies.

Test Case Quest Walkthrough

Here are the following objectives that we need to tick off for Apollo:

  • Bring Apollo 1x Hornet Driver
  • Bring Apollo 1x Fireball Burner
  • Bring Apollo 1x Firefly Burner
  • Destroy 1x Firefly

You probably already have the items needed, so you might only need to defeat one Firefly to get them. If not, you can collect everything as you go.

The new ‘Close Scrutiny’ map condition is the most effective way to defeat ARC units and collect ARC items.

If you haven’t tried this yet, here’s how it works: every few minutes, an ARC Assessor will descend. When it does, red beams of light will shine up from any containers you can open, letting you know they’re available to loot.

Getting items from this place isn’t simple. When the Assessor arrives, a large group of enemies will quickly appear, flooding the area. Remember, we’re here to fight the enemies, not the Assessor itself. So, let a group of them rush in first, and then focus on taking out the weaker enemies on the sides.

This is a great strategy for dealing with groups of Wasps, Hornets, Surveyors, and Fireflies. While others are busy targeting Vaporisers or creating smoke, you can quickly take what’s left. You can use a simple, dependable method, or an Osprey if you prefer to keep your distance. Whatever you do, avoid getting caught up in the chaos.

If you’re finding this map difficult, consider trying a Night Raid instead. It’s generally calmer, and you’ll likely encounter a Firefly because ARC enemies appear frequently.

Once you collect the ARC items and remove one Firely, you can safely bring the rest to Apollo.

Rewards

Upon quest completion, you will be awarded the following items:

  • 1x Fireworks Box Blueprint
  • 3x Seeker Grenades
  • 3x Blaze Grenades

So, if you enjoyed the fast-paced action of Close Scrutiny, you’re going to love this! I’ve found the Seeker Grenades are a lifesaver, especially if you’re not the best at aiming. Seriously, get some Smoke Grenades too – you’ll need them if you want to actually grab loot from the ARC Assessor. Trust me on that one!

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Don’t forget to acquire and use blueprints from the ‘Misc’ tab in your stash, or you can always sell them for fast money!

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2026-04-07 14:09