January 6 – January 13, 2026 This thread will be pinned for the week and serves as the main discussion feed for Arc Raiders University. Each week, we’ll focus on a specific topic and collect: • Player experiences • Conflicting opinions • Patterns that actually hold up • Situations where guides fall short Reading is encouraged. Contributing is strongly recommended. This Week’s Topic: Buried City — Loot Efficiency vs Risk Buried City is one of the most-run maps, yet results vary wildly depending on: - Route choice - What you ignore - When you disengage For this week, focus your comments on: • Loot spots you no longer run and why • Containers that look good on paper but underperform • Areas that feel safe but consistently lead to trouble • Routes or rotations that quietly outperform others Try to explain why something works or doesn’t — not just that it does. How to Participate (Recommended Format) You don’t have to follow this exactly, but it helps keep things readable: • Map area or landmark • What you attempted • What actually happened • What you changed after Short comments are fine. Detailed breakdowns are better. Why This Exists Guides are only half the picture. Patterns emerge when experiences stack. This thread stays open all week. Key takeaways will be summarized and turned into future guides. Drop your input below 👇 Even one sentence helps build better information.