Map design is one of the most difficult jobs in game development, and most gamers can’t even comprehend how difficult it is to create a map from scratch, which has a good layout, is balanced, does not have abusable locations, has a replayability factor, and lastly is interesting enough to keep playing.
That’s the reason why you see the map updates in online games so much: devs add and remove things, certain locations, and POIs from it regularly. To keep the map fresh and stop getting stale. Now, in this blog, we are going to talk about a map from ARC raiders.
Before You Continue
If you often lose raids because you don’t know where to rotate, extract, or safely loot on Spaceport, having a structured map plan can prevent avoidable deaths.
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Spaceport Map Overview
This blog is going to be a direct guide on Spaceport, which is the third map of the base game. In this blog i am going to talk about how to safely navigate around the map. The best loot areas of the map, and things to keep in mind while playing on it.
How to Navigate in Spacesport
So firstly, you need to understand that the map is complex and has multilevel buildings, corridors, and ziplines. So allow yourself to make a few mistakes here and there.
Use ladders and ziplines for vertical movement. Since the map has a lot of buildings, it is better to use ziplines to cover most floors of the building and save time, but if you want to explore the floors of the building, you’ll need to use the ladder to go from floor to floor. High ground is also helpful since it lets you overlook a good part of the map.
Which makes it easier to decide about where to go next or if there are any obstacles around.
The next thing you need to know is to decide which direction you’ll exit early in the raid, because deciding that beforehand will help you out in leaving the raid faster if anything happens, because you’ll know exactly where to go.
You should regularly use your minimap to know exactly where you are, where the extraction point is, and where you want to go.
Go through the structure of the map instead of going wide and open in the terrain, because it will be easier for enemies to spot and kill you if there’s no cover for you to hide in.
Lastly, pay close attention to your surroundings and keep your volume up. Enemy footsteps, ARC patrols, and other noises will tell you a lot about whether a situation is safe to get into or not.
Supporting Insight
Spaceport is designed around vertical pressure. Players who ignore upper floors or underground corridors are more likely to get flanked.
Player Tip
Before entering a large building, identify at least one ladder and one zipline for a fast escape route.
Expert Note
Many failed Spaceport raids happen because players delay extraction after securing loot. Early exit planning improves survival rate.
Navigation Planning CTA
If Spaceport feels overwhelming, improving route planning and exit awareness often matters more than better weapons.
Points of Interest
Now let’s talk about where to go for loots what are the best points of interest in the map? The map has an abundant amount of loot in it, so I will list down the best location to get the loot, as well as the points of interest, so you can have a good time exploring the map.
Loot Points and Loot Tier
The table below helps you prioritize loot routes during a raid. Use it to decide where to rotate based on risk, time, and extraction distance.
| Loot Point | Loot Tier | Notes / Additional Info |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | Good Loot | Safer early-raid loot location |
| Rocket Assemble | Good Loot | Useful mid-rotation stop |
| Trench Towers | Good Loot | Vertical positioning with loot access |
| Control Tower A6 | Great Loot | High reward, often contested |
| Container Storage | Great Loot | Dense loot, ambush risk |
| Launch Towers | Great Loot | Long sightlines, strong loot |
| Arrival building | Great Loot | Balanced loot and cover |
| Departure Building | Great Loot | High traffic, high reward |
Loot Optimization CTA
If you struggle to extract after hitting high-tier loot zones, refining loot order and rotation timing can reduce failed raids.
Apart from that, there are other places you could go to get either medical supplies or to get blueprints of the guns. You can explore the map while searching for these things and get into a fight or two with other raiders and ARCs.
Special Locations and Utility POIs
The locations below focus on sustain, crafting, and long-term progression rather than raw loot value.
| Location | Why Go There | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Galleria | Excellent for farming Mullein (for bandages/seeds) | Useful for healing sustainability |
| Space Travel | It has some of the best tech loot in the entire map | High value, higher danger |
| Research Building | It is attached to space travel and is a reliable source to get medical Supplies | Strong mid-raid recovery stop |
| Library | Has plenty of lockers, and you might get lucky stumbling upon valuable blueprints | RNG-based but rewarding |
First-Hand Experience
What we’ve seen in live raids is that players who briefly detour to medical or blueprint POIs tend to survive longer during extended Spaceport engagements.
Player Tip
Leave at least one inventory slot open when passing utility POIs. Blueprints and medical supplies often appear unexpectedly.
POI Strategy CTA
If long Spaceport raids keep ending due to low supplies, prioritizing utility POIs can stabilize your runs.
Final Spaceport Notes
• Vertical awareness is critical
• Early extraction planning reduces panic decisions
• Audio cues provide better threat awareness than visuals alone
• High-tier loot areas attract both players and ARCs
Frequently Asked Questions For Spaceport Map
Is Spaceport difficult for new players?
The map is complex due to vertical design, but careful navigation makes it manageable.
What is the most common Spaceport mistake?
Staying too long in high-tier loot zones without an exit plan.
Are ziplines safer than open terrain?
They are faster but predictable, making awareness essential.