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To the Red Tower on Buried City

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The "Communication Hideout" Arc Raiders quest takes place exclusively on Buried City, and it's another one where you need to complete all of the tasks in one round. You don't need to extract with anything though, so feel free to tackle this with a free loadout, but it is a touch confusing.

The first step of the quest isn't too difficult, but when you reach the Red Tower, that's where things get tricky. With the risk of both Arc enemies and other players spotting you and ruining the fun, you'll want to wrap this up quickly. Here's how to complete "Communication Hideout" in Arc Raiders.

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'Communication Hideout' quest walkthrough in Arc Raiders

"Communication Hideout" begins with finding the Red Tower, which is fairly easy to spot, but then you need to find a battery, install it, switch on the power, and boot up the antenna terminal. Red Tower is just northeast of Plaza Rosa near the southern border of the map. After you reach it, follow the step-by-step guide below to complete the quest.

Where to find the missing battery cell

![The left-hand side of the image shows the player searching the container for the battery cell in Arc Raiders, while the right-hand side shows the location marked on the in-game map of Buried City.](https://static0.polygonimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/arc-raiders-communication-hideout-battery-cell.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2)Graphic: Ford James/Polygon | Source images: Embark Studios via Polygon

Once you've made it to Red Tower, your objective will change to find the missing battery cell. This is in a small metal box just a stone's throw northeast of Red Tower, in the almost-closed off area with the buildings wrapping around the palm trees. The image above shows the container you're looking for, next to a boarded-up stall.

How to install the battery cell in the generator

![The player standing in front of the generator the battery needs to be inserted into in Arc Raiders with another player putting the battery in.](https://static0.polygonimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/arc-raiders-communication-hideout-generator.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2)Image: Embark Studios via Polygon

Pick up the battery and turn around. You'll see a generator with wires leading up to the Red Tower. Approach it and insert the battery, then make sure you hit the switch to turn the generator on. That part is essential but easily forgotten, speaking from experience…

How to boot the antenna terminal

![The player interacting with the antenna terminal on the Red Tower rooftop in Arc Raiders.](https://static0.polygonimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/arc-raiders-communication-hideout-antenna-terminal.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2)Image: Embark Studios via Polygon

Finally, you need to find the antenna terminal. It sounds simple, but the route is a little tricky.

1. Enter the Red Tower via the window next to the generator.
2. Climb the stairs and exit onto the roof.
3. Climb the ladder in front of you (not the one on your left) and go up to the next level.
4. Turn right and follow the path around.
5. The terminal will be in front of you against the back wall of the tower.

Interact with the terminal and congratulations! "Communication Hideout" is complete and you can return to Speranza for your rewards, including an Anvil 3, which isn't too shabby at all. If you need assistance with any other quests, our guide to the patrol car key explains how to complete "Armored Transports," and we also have guides for "The Clean Dream," "Paving The Way," and more.