The Shrouded Sky* update for Arc Raiders has dropped a new quest, Stable Housing, that sends players back into the treacherous depths of Stella Montis. This time, the goal is simple: secure the Project Heartwood Blueprints—but the path to success is anything but. The Security Bridge, a hub of locked doors and hidden codes, becomes the stage for a puzzle that tests patience and observation.
At first glance, the mission appears to follow a predictable route. Players are directed to the third floor of the Security Bridge, where an unassuming safe sits in the back corner of a cluttered office. The catch? The safe refuses to yield to brute force. Instead, the solution lies in a series of overlooked details scattered across the room.
Step One: The Obvious Dead End
The quest begins with a straightforward command: locate the safe on the third floor of the Security Bridge. Once there, players will find the safe behind a desk, seemingly ready to be opened. However, attempting to crack it directly leads to a dead end. The game demands an alternative approach—one that requires players to look beyond the immediate task.
- Head to the third floor of the Security Bridge, located north of Stella Montis’ Lobby.
- Search the room opposite the stairwell and interact with the safe on the desk in the back right corner.
- Attempt to open it—only to discover it’s locked without the proper credentials.
Frustration sets in, but the game isn’t designed to leave players stranded. The key to progress lies in a nearby control room on the fourth floor, accessible via the same stairwell. There, a terminal waits to be used.
The Hidden Path: Codes and Control Rooms
While the safe on the third floor seems impenetrable, the solution is just a floor above. Players must ascend to the fourth floor, where another office holds the tools needed to bypass the lock. The control room, tucked away opposite the stairwell, contains a terminal on the right. This isn’t just any terminal—it’s the gateway to generating an access card.
- Use the terminal to print an access card for the safe.
- Return to the third floor with the card in hand, only to find it still doesn’t work.
This is where the real challenge begins. The game’s designers have hidden a critical clue in an unexpected place: the noticeboard to the right of the doorway. Tucked between a wall and a terminal, the board holds a series of notes that reveal the safe’s combination. Players must inspect the board carefully, deciphering the hidden code before they can proceed.
Once the code is uncovered, the safe opens, revealing the coveted Project Heartwood Blueprints. With the item in hand, players must extract it from the Security Bridge. The location is strategic—just steps away from a subway exit, making the handoff to Tian Wen effortless.
Rewards and the Road Ahead
Completing Stable Housing isn’t just about the blueprints. Players are also rewarded with valuable gear: five Seeker Grenades, five Lure Grenades, and a Snap Hook—tools that will serve them well in future expeditions. The quest serves as a microcosm of Arc Raiders’ design philosophy: seemingly simple objectives mask layers of hidden mechanics, rewarding those who pay attention to the smallest details.
For players navigating the update, Stable Housing stands as a testament to the game’s depth. It’s a reminder that in Arc Raiders*, the most straightforward paths often lead to dead ends—and the real rewards lie in looking where others don’t.
