This guide offers a thorough walkthrough for the 'A Toxic Trail' quest in Arc Raiders, a new mission that arrived with the recent Cold Snap update. The objective is to retrace your steps to the Water Treatment Control area, where a toxic barrel was previously found. This time, however, the focus shifts to identifying the source and individuals responsible for its presence in the swamp. The quest requires players to not only locate the barrel but also meticulously search the surrounding environment for any leads that might reveal the saboteur's identity, culminating in the discovery of a crucial key.
The 'A Toxic Trail' quest builds upon previous missions, particularly 'Source of Contamination', by revisiting a familiar location with a new investigative twist. Following the December Cold Snap update, players are encouraged to also explore related quests like 'The Clean Dream' and 'Paving The Way' to fully experience the new content. This particular quest guides players back to the Dam Battlegrounds, specifically to the Water Treatment Control, but with an expanded search area.
To begin, players must return to the water intake area situated beneath the Water Treatment Control building. This specific spot is marked on the game's map, located on the northern side where pipelines feed into the swamp. Upon reaching this point, players will spot the distinctive toxic barrel partially submerged in the murky water. Interacting with the barrel prompts the next objective: to meticulously scour the swamp for any evidence that might shed light on the barrel's mysterious origins.
Despite the seemingly broad nature of the "search the swamp" objective, players do not need to venture far. A short distance to the north-west of the initial barrel location, a flatbed truck can be discovered partially submerged in the swamp river. This truck, laden with several barrels, immediately raises suspicion. Players are instructed to approach the vehicle, which triggers a prompt to photograph the truck from three distinct vantage points located nearby. Following this, a closer examination of the truck's door reveals a critical clue: a Spaceport Warehouse key. Acquiring this key successfully concludes the 'A Toxic Trail' quest, allowing players to move on with their newfound discovery.
Completing the 'A Toxic Trail' quest involves revisiting familiar territory to uncover new secrets, highlighting the interconnected narrative of Arc Raiders' Cold Snap update. By methodically following the clues from the initial toxic barrel to the suspicious truck, players successfully identify a key piece of evidence, paving the way for further investigation within the game's evolving storyline.
