Locked Gate ARC Raiders Event Guide

The Locked Gate Event in ARC Raiders is a high-stakes map modifier for The Blue Gate. It only happens twice a day at the moment and the whole lobby needs to cooperate to find hidden Key Codes scattered around the map – four different codes can be found in Ancient Fort, Raider’s Refuge, Reinforced Reception and Pilgrim’s Peak. Once all the Key Codes are found, they need to be brought to The Gate Control Room in the middle of The Blue Gate map to lift the Locked Gate and unlock the underground section of the map!

The Key Codes can be found in various containers in these specific locations and more than one Key Code can spawn in each area, so don’t worry if your character did not make it to the Gate Control Room, someone else still has a chance to find the same Code. Check MetaForge Event Timers to make sure you don’t miss it and follow these detailed steps on how to complete the Locked Gate ARC Raiders event.

Locked Gate ARC Raiders Event Overview

• Map: The Blue Gate (Event Only)
• Time Limit: 40 Minutes
• Objective: Find 4 Security Codes & Open the Main Gate
• Exclusive Reward: Bobcat Weapon Blueprint
• Hazards: High volume of Landmines and Rocketeers

Crucial Tip: Watch your step! Landmines are a unique modifier for this Locked Gate event, the ground is littered with them and they are usually hidden in the terrain – be careful as you move about on the surface. Slow down and look around often – you will be able to hear the landmine and when you get close enough, a red ring will light up on the mine. They hurt a lot, so pack plenty of Bandages and Shield Rechargers if you like to run around!

Step 1: Find the 4 Security Codes for the Locked Gate in ARC Raiders

Unlike other quests where items are in fixed spots, the Security Code Keys for this event can spawn in any loot container within four specific zones. You don’t need to find all four yourself—the entire lobby can contribute.

The Four Locations:

• Ancient Fort: Riddled with landmines. Check every crate. You do not need to unlock the puzzle room; keys can spawn in containers outside.
• Raider’s Refuge: Search every loot container here. Keys have even been found by breaching metal bins.
• Reinforced Reception: The simplest one. Often found in the single trashcan inside the reception building.
• Pilgrim’s Peak: High danger zone. This area is usually guarded by two Rocketeers. Bring Lure Grenades to distract them or long-range weapons to take them down.

Step 2: The Gate Control Room

Once you have a key code (or if you just want to help activate ones others have brought), head to the Gate Control Room located near the Warehouse Complex (atop the Checkpoint gate structure).

• Inside, you will find four consoles on the walls.
• Interact with the console that corresponds to the key you found.
• PvP Warning: This is the most dangerous room on the map. Hostile players often camp here waiting for others to deliver the keys. Check your corners!

If you are struggling to find the keys, you could also spend some time looting other containers and then position yourself near to one of the underground entrances for when the rest of the lobby bring their codes to the Gate Control Room and unlock the Underground section.

Step 3: Enter the Locked Gate Underground and Get Some Goop!

Once all four consoles have been activated by the lobby, the main blast doors at the Outer Gates will open. This is the only entrance to the underground for this event (other tunnels are blocked).

Sprint down into the darkness. Your goal is the Security Wing and the Breach Room. This area has massively increased loot tables.

The Bobcat Blueprint

The chase item for this event is the Bobcat Weapon Blueprint. While it has a high drop chance in the underground Security Wing, confirmed reports show it can actually spawn in any container on the map during the event. So even if you don’t make it underground, keep looting!

More ARC Raiders Resources

For other puzzles, check out our Buried City Music Puzzle Guide or browse all ARC Raiders quests on MetaForge.
Explore every location using our Interactive Maps.
Join our Discord community to find a squad for the next Locked Gate event.