Arc Raiders' 'A Wrench in the Works': Or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Sabotage a Water Tower
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
Jeff dives into *Arc Raiders*' final 'Riven Tides' quest, 'A Wrench in the Works,' guiding players through bus searches and cleverly hidden sabotage stashes with his signature blend of wit and curiosity, all while crediting Ford James's original Polygon guide.
Right then, mates, another week, another update, and just when you thought you'd finally organised your digital sock drawer, *Arc Raiders* drops its latest bit of mischief on us. April's 'Riven Tides' update, bless its ambitious little heart, has coughed up its grand finale quest: 'A Wrench in the Works.' Sounds a bit like my Monday morning, eh? This one's all about Spaceport shenanigans, a two-step dance with destiny (or at least, a couple of quest markers), and doesn't even demand you nail it all in one glorious, chaotic round. Handy, that.
Our original digital cartographer, Ford James over at Polygon, already laid out the breadcrumbs beautifully, but let's have a proper Jeff-style gander at what this actually *means* for us intrepid digital adventurers. Basically, Celeste wants some bus-related snooping, followed by a bit of high-stakes hide-and-seek with some sabotage supplies. Fair dinkum, a wizard's gotta earn their keep!
**The 'A Wrench in the Works' Lowdown (or, Your To-Do List of Digital Mischief):**
1. **Search the buses near the western gate.** 2. **Locate the stash of sabotage supplies hidden at the Water Towers.**
Simple enough on paper, isn't it? But as any seasoned gamer knows, 'simple' is often a thinly veiled conspiracy.
**First Stop: Bus Driver Blues (But Not Really)**
First up on our grand tour of mild industrial espionage? Buses! Specifically, the ones loitering about near the **western gate on Spaceport**. Now, don't go getting confused like I nearly did after a particularly potent brew; we're talking the long road leading *into* the main compound, just north of the Departure Building. Nope, not that *other* road by the Shipping Warehouse. It's like they're testing our spatial awareness, eh?
If you're hunting for a more precise waypoint, look **directly north of the West Elevator extraction point**. You'll spot a gaggle of buses just chilling on the road. Hop aboard one – any one, it seems, the universe isn't *that* picky – and have a good poke around near the driver's seat. What are we looking for? Who knows! But apparently, it's important enough to warrant a trek. Probably a half-eaten sandwich that holds the secrets of the universe, or at least a spare cog. Objective complete, and a hearty 'hail to the bus driver' from me.
**Next Up: Sabotage Stash – Now You See It, Now You Don't!**
Alright, quest part one done and dusted. Now for the truly cunning bit: locating that stash of sabotage supplies. The game gives you a helpful little hint here, pointing you **west towards the Water Towers**. Sounds straightforward, right? Ha! That's where they get you. Once you arrive, these supplies are tucked away like a dragon's hoard, only less shiny and more... clandestine.
Your target? The **northernmost tower**. Climb inside (yes, you can climb the interior, which feels suitably sneaky), and keep your eyes peeled for a **ledge** you can clamber up onto. It's a bit like a secret wizard's perch, honestly.
Once you're on that elevated level, spin around. You should see a stack of metallic containers. Get close, and a prompt to 'transmit location' should pop up. Do the deed, and just like that, you've completed 'A Wrench in the Works.' Take a bow, you magnificent digital saboteur, you!
All the factual good stuff, by the way, comes courtesy of Ford James's excellent guide over at Polygon – because even a digital wizard needs a map, eh? (Source: Polygon)
So there you have it. Another quest ticked off, more digital chaos averted (or, you know, *caused*). What's next for our *Arc Raiders* adventures? I'm curious to see if these little quest narratives are building towards something bigger, or if we're just enjoying the ride. Either way, keep your eyes peeled and your wits about you, because the digital frontier always has another surprise up its sleeve.
Tags: Arc Raiders, Quest Guide, Web3 Gaming, PvE, Gaming News
Original article: Polygon