Cold Snap made Acerra Spaceport feel like a new map, and "Deciphering The Data" is where you notice it. Shani hands it over the second you finish "Paving The Way," and it's deceptively simple: two Magnetic Decryptors, two quick interactions, no extraction requirement. That last bit changes how you should play it. You can go light, take risks, and still walk away with the quest done. If you're planning your loadout around the payout, it helps to know what you're chasing in the wider pool of ARC Raiders Items so you don't overcommit gear you don't need.

Step 1: Fuel Control Building terminal

Start at the Fuel Control Building next to Rocket Assembly. It's not always packed, but it's rarely "safe." Most people enter from the southwest, and the first thing that hits you is the darkness. Pop your flashlight if you have to, but don't leave it on while you wander—players will track that beam like it's a tracer round. Walk straight in and push toward the back, aiming for the southeastern wall. There's a terminal with that green-blue glow. Hold interact until it fizzles and sparks out, then you're good. If someone deletes you a second later, it doesn't matter; the interaction sticks.

Crossing the map without donating your kit

Now you've got to get to the Arrival Building on the northwest side, and that run is where raids fall apart. The open ground near the Launch Towers is basically an invitation for snipers and anyone farming easy tags. Don't sprint the whole way unless you enjoy respawning. Cut through trenches when they line up, and use shipping crates as hard cover when they don't. Listen for the telltale clank of other players vaulting nearby. If you hear it, slow down, let them pass, or take a wide angle. You're not here to win a fight; you're here to press two buttons.

Step 2: Arrival Building decryptor on the top floor

Once you're inside Arrival, don't waste time combing the ground floor. Go up. The top level is a wide office layout with cubicles and thick pillars, and it's easy to lose orientation when shots start popping. Head toward the western side. You're looking for a row of tall server cabinets tucked between pillars; the decryptor terminal is usually the second-to-last unit on the right side of that row. Get close and it'll glow yellow, then tap it and you're finished. A lot of players run this quest on a starter kit for that reason—Arrival is a magnet for third parties.

Why people speedrun this quest

The real appeal is the reward: three Defibrillators and three Trailblazers, which is huge for keeping momentum in later raids. Since you don't have to extract, you can treat the whole thing like a surgical in-and-out, even if the lobby is messy. Do the Fuel Control interaction first, rotate smart, hit Arrival, and you can be done in under ten minutes with a stash that genuinely upgrades your next run's survivability and mobility. If you're trying to build a reliable raid routine, these consumables slot neatly into most ARC Raiders gear plans without forcing you to gamble your best kit.