Buried City Music Puzzle Guide

A strange new door has appeared in Buried City, locked behind a red button that seemingly does nothing. Opening it requires solving the Buried City Music Puzzle – the most complex puzzle ARC Raiders has seen to date: a 15-step sequence that involves the entire server lobby. Press all 14 secret hidden buttons scattered around the Buried City map in specific order and return to the Music Room to press the final button to unlock it and take the Legendary loot hidden within!

Inside lies a unique treasure: The Guitar (along with other musical instruments like Shakers and Recorders). But be warned: this puzzle is tricky! If any player in the match presses a button out of order, the entire sequence resets for everyone. Here is the exact order you need to follow to claim the prize.

How the Buried City Music Puzzle Works

The Buried City music puzzle revolves to a hidden room featuring music notes and 15 unlit lights on the wall. Scattered across Buried City are 15 Red Buttons, each corresponding to a musical note.

• The Golden Rule: You must press the buttons in the exact order listed below (1 through 15).
• The Reset Mechanic: If you (or any random player in the lobby) press a button out of sequence, the puzzle resets instantly.
• Visual Cues: If a button is active and correct, it will light up and become un-pressable. If it’s wrong or inactive, it will remain pressable (and pressing it will reset the puzzle).

Recommendation: Do this as a Trio. Split up across the map to hit buttons quickly before random players interfere. Bring gadgets to help you move around the map – Ziplines, Snap Hooks and a lot of Adrenaline!

All 15 Buried City Music Puzzle Red Button Locations (In Order)

Follow this route strictly. Do not skip ahead.

1. Plaza Rosa Apartment

Go to the apartment building in Plaza Rosa (often where the Security Breach is). Head up to the upper floor, go through the demolished wall, through the dining room into the kitchen. The button is near the cupboard at the end.

2. Galleria Underground

Head to the Galleria. Use the zipline to descend to the bottom/underground area. The button is near some shelves.

3. Warehouse Roof

Climb the ladder to the roof of the Warehouse. Move to the back side of the building; the button is hidden between some machines.

4. Marano Park Shop

Find the abandoned shop building in Marano Park. Inside, check the shelves for the button.

5. Grandioso Apartments (Top Floor)

Go to the South Building of Grandioso Apartments. Head to the top floor (use the zipline inside the building). Go out onto the balcony, smash the glass to re-enter a different room, and check behind the sofa.

6. Piazza Arbusto Tower

Climb the tower in Piazza Arbusto. The button is located right on the outside ledge of the tower.

7. Abandoned Bus (Near Library)

North of the Library, locate an abandoned bus (the one that often spawns a weapon case). The button is inside near a seat.

8. West Village / Town Hall House

West of the Town Hall, look for a house with a large crack in the wall/missing wall section. Enter through the crack, go to the bedroom, and find the button beside the bed.

9. Buried Properties

In the Buried Properties area (East part of the map), find a completely broken building. Climb the metal stairs; the button is between some shelves and an electrical cart.

10. Hospital

Enter the Hospital and head to the bottom of the main staircase (near the Metro entrance). The button is tucked under the stairs behind a bunch of yellow signposts.

11. Broken Bridge (Highway)

Go to the Abandoned Highway where the bridge is snapped in half. Drop down from the break onto the roof of a house below. The button is to your left near rubble.

12. Church Ruins

Walk up to the buried roof on the West side of the Church Ruins. The button is waiting there.

13. Santa Maria Attic

Head to the Santa Maria houses. Go to the top floor and use the zipline to reach the Attic. The button is up there.

14. Tower near Piazza Roma

Locate the small tower just East of the Warehouse (near Piazza Roma/Marano Station). Check inside the tower for the button.

15. Red Tower / Secret Door

The final button is located near the Red Tower (ground floor entrance with the broken door) or the building adjacent to the Plaza Rosa Pharmacy. This is where the secret door itself is located. Pressing this final button triggers the fireworks and opens the door!

Buried City Music Puzzle Rewards: The Guitar

Once the door opens, you’ll be treated to a celebration of fireworks. Inside the room, you will find piles of loot, specifically musical instruments:

• Acoustic Guitars (Playable instrument!)
• Shakers
• Recorders
• Rare valuables (Candle holders, etc.)

Grab everything you can and extract. You can now annoy your teammates (or serenade them) in Stella Montis with your new acoustic skills!

More ARC Raiders Resources

Browse all ARC Raiders quests and other Helpful Guides on MetaForge.
Look up the Buttons and explore every location using our Interactive Maps.
Join our Discord community to find a squad for this complex puzzle.