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Complete all four objectives in the Exploring Pendola Pass quest, including the Observatory, Railyard tower, and Supermarket locations.
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The Frozen Trail update dropped a brand-new map and a stack of quests to go with it, and Exploring Pendola Pass is the one you should tackle first. Assigned by Celeste, it sends you to three of ARC Raiders' most distinct landmarks on Pendola Pass, while also asking you to destroy 20 ARC enemies along the way. The good news: none of these four objectives need to be done in a single raid, so you can chip away at them across multiple runs.
Before loading in, know exactly what you need to accomplish. Here are all four objectives, completable in any order:
ARC Raiders Guide: How to Complete Exploring Pendola Pass Quest
Killing 20 ARC enemies is the most passive of the bunch. You accumulate that count naturally across raids, so focus your attention on the three location-based objectives. Wasps, Hornets, and Fireflies are the easiest targets for padding that kill count, especially from range. Avoid the new Bully enemy until you are well-equipped; it hits hard and can end a run fast.
The Cielo Sereno Observatory sits on the northeastern edge of Pendola Pass. Getting inside is straightforward, but reaching the control room efficiently requires a little vertical movement.
The fastest approach is to land on or grapple up to the roof using a Zipline, grappling hook, or snaphook. From the roof, drop through any opening in the structure to reach the interior. The control room is on the western side of the building, facing south. Look for a console with an interactive prompt that reads "inspect the tech" and activate it.
Once the interaction completes, the objective clears and you can move on.
ARC Raiders Guide: How to Complete Exploring Pendola Pass Quest
This is the objective most players fumble because they forget one of two required items. You need a Wire and a mobility gadget (Zipline, grappling hook, or snaphook) to complete it. If you accepted the quest and grabbed the three free Ziplines, you are already set on the mobility side. Pick up a Wire before you go, or scavenge one on the map.
Head to the southeastern section of the Railyard. On the map, the tower you want sits directly east of the "Railyard" label and south of the Controlled Receiving Facility. There is a ladder on the outside of the building that takes you up to the rooftop. From there, deploy your Zipline to reach the very top of the tower.
Interact with the antenna prompt at the summit. This consumes your Wire, the antenna beeps a few times, and the objective is done.
ARC Raiders Guide: How to Complete Exploring Pendola Pass Quest
This quest is part of the broader content wave introduced alongside the Frozen Trail update. For a full breakdown of everything else that arrived with that patch, including new weapons and the Pendola Pass map itself, check out our guide covering everything new in the Frozen Trail update.
The Commissary Supermarket is centrally located on Pendola Pass, making it one of the easier stops to plan around. Head inside and open any 3 containers. The quest does not require you to find specific containers, and it does not matter if other players have already looted them. Any container interaction inside the building counts.
Save this objective for last if you can. There is a ballistic gondola right outside the Supermarket, which gives you a clean extraction point immediately after completing the final objective.
Return to Celeste back in Speranza once all four objectives are complete. Here is what she hands over:
| Reward | Type |
|---|---|
| 5,000 XP | Currency |
| Snow Globe | Trinket |
| Medium Shield | Shield |
| Osprey I | Weapon |
The Osprey I is the standout reward here, giving you a usable weapon to bring into your next expedition. The Medium Shield is also worth equipping immediately if you are still running lighter protection.
If you are working through other Celeste quests at the same time, this one pairs well with parallel objectives on Pendola Pass. For players still working through earlier content, our complete first 7 quests walkthrough covers the full opening quest chain with efficient routing advice.
Pendola Pass has a lot more going on beyond this introductory tour. The map includes hidden puzzles and dungeons that reward players who take the time to learn it properly. For one of the more involved secrets, the Emperor Gateway Conduit Blueprint guide walks you through unlocking the Fallen Emperor dungeon. For more walkthroughs, strategies, and quest guides across every map, browse the full ARC Raiders guide collection.
