The “On Deaf Ears” quest in ARC Raiders came with the Headwinds update on January 27, 2026, sending players into Stella Montis to follow a hidden data trail for trader Lance at the Speranza hub. The quest has four steps, requiring you to interact with computers and objects across the map to collect guest logs, lecture notes, prototype info, and shipping records.

Unlike item-heavy missions, it’s about navigation and quick interactions while avoiding ARCs and rival raiders. Free loadouts with close-range shotguns like the Stitcher or Bobcat work well. Progress saves across runs, so downed states or failed extractions won’t wipe progress, though a bug on the final step may require extracting and retrying. Rewards include three Lure Grenades, five Noise Makers, a Shaker, and progress toward Trophy Display unlocks.

The first objective starts in the Business Center Lobby on Stella Montis’s fourth floor, near the reception desk and Security Bridge. A computer on the counter lets you “Send Data to Lance” for the guest logs, instantly completing the first step. This spot often sees early traffic, so travel light, ping for incoming threats like Spotters, and clear corners before interacting. Ziplines from nearby rooftops provide high-ground access for solo players. No rare loot is needed—just survive and press the button—but rivals sometimes camp, turning it into a fight.

Objective two takes you to the Auditorium, just south of the Lobby and near the Cultural Archives. Head into the side room or green-counter area for the lecture notes terminal, which again uses the “Send Data to Lance” prompt. This indoor space favors close-quarters weapons, as ARCs can come through vents and other players can breach side doors. Noise Makers are useful to flush enemies. This area is rarely contested early, letting you chain objectives if you move quickly, but watch for Leapers getting stuck on geometry after the patch.

The third objective is in Medical Research, North Wing’s central chamber on the first platform. Either head straight there or extract and requeue for a closer spawn. Upstairs, a large terminal lets you transmit prototype data. The area is dense with Ticks and Shredders, so vertical access via ladders and catwalks is helpful for a fast hack-and-bail. Shotguns work well, and Looting Mk. 3 augments help if you’re scavenging along the way.

The final step is in Assembly Workshops, north of Medical Research, on the upper platform’s right-side room next to an extraction hatch. A cardboard box or yellow envelopes on a desk hold the shipping logs. Interact to complete the quest, but there’s a known bug where the animation can loop without crediting the step. If that happens, extract safely and retry in a fresh lobby. ARCs often swarm the ladders here, so clear verticals first and use the Revival augment if solo.

Stella Montis rewards map knowledge for this quest, with points of interest connecting logically from the Lobby to the Auditorium, then Medical, and finally Assembly. Squads can split duties, holding high ground or hacking in turns, while solo players can use Solo vs. Squads matchmaking for a 20% XP bonus. Free kits help reduce losses, and packing Noise Makers or Shakers can distract ARCs and reveal other raiders. Bird City events nearby can give bonus loot without disrupting the quest. There’s no strict timer, making it approachable for new players while still tense for leaderboard chasers.

Completing “On Deaf Ears” progresses Lance’s storyline on pre-ARC tech scavenging, unlocking hub upgrades and repeatable runs for utility items important in the Headwinds meta. It teaches Stella Montis mastery—POI navigation, bug workarounds, and close-quarters tactics—preparing players for tougher Trophy hunts or Dam Battlegrounds runs. Whether solo or in a squad, this quest captures ARC Raiders’ core thrill: infiltrate, interact, evade, and exfiltrate.

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