Arc Raiders has a large number of quests that players can complete while they explore the different maps and scavenge for loot. Every Vendor has their own quests that appear as players play through the game and complete the previous ones. Not all of these will be easy to complete, and one such example is Flickering Threat.

Acquired from Celeste, this quest takes the player to the Dam Battlegrounds to take the engineer's place and fix a few things. The guide below has everything you need to know about the quest in Arc Raiders.

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Flickering Threat Quest Guide in Arc Raiders

Flickering Threat Quest Guide in Arc Raiders 1

After grabbing the quest from Celeste, you will need to make your way to the Power Generation Complex in Dam Battlegrounds. However, before you head out, make sure you have four Wires on you. This is very important for the second objective of the quest. If you did forget to bring some and already started the run, do not worry, as you can find some on the map. There are cars scattered throughout that you can search to find a few Wires.

Alternatively, if you find Power Cables, you can also salvage them for some Wires.

Once you reach the Power Generation Complex, which is north of the map, go to the Generator Hall. When you see the blue staircase, go down all the way and through the door. Once inside the room, your first objective will be complete, and you can continue from the right side of the generator.

As you spot a fan and a gap in between, look to the broken generator, and you should have an option to fix it using the Wires you have. There are a few breaching points here that might get you more Wires in case you are still missing a few.

Once this is done, make your way to the southeastern exit and go up the stairs to open the door up ahead. Look to the door on the left and go through there to find the Ventilation Shaft. On the corner, you can find and flip the power switch, which starts the generator and completes your quest.

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With the quest completed, you can now turn it in and acquire the following rewards:

  • Helmet (Radio Renegade Variant)
  • Medium Gun Parts x5
  • Advanced Mechanical Components x3
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Extraction
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Released
October 30, 2025
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Teen / Violence, Blood
Developer(s)
Embark Studios
Publisher(s)
Embark Studios
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Extraction, Shooter, Third-Person Shooter, Survival