What are we all playing this weekend?

Well? Do tell!

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Edwin had the lovely idea of increasing everyone’s workload this week, by suggesting that we add a bit more meat to the bones of our responses this weekend, given that it’s Easter here and we’ve got Friday and Monday off work. Which means more time to fill with games, in theory!

So! Here’s what we’re all clicking on this extended, vaguely chocolatey weekend!

Brendy Brendy, sly sinner that he is, managed to escape before the tolling of the WAPAPAPAPA bell.

Edwin Back in my carefree years as a freelancer, years before Katharine Castle (RPS in peace) put a harpoon through my leg and dragged me screaming up the Treehouse ladder, I had the pleasure of reviewing Dragon Age: Inquisition in four days. Three days to play, and one day to write the thing up, and possibly some periods of sleep driven into the cracks like pitons. Such turnarounds are sadly common in the world of freelance. If it had been a website I’d have played the Websites Are Made Of Fairy Dust Card and asked for an extension, but it was a magazine gig, and when magazines miss deadlines there are tangible material consequences, like printers offering to break your knees. So I girdled my dressing gown, ordered in extra Pringles and got busy Inquisiting.

I remember that period as a sort of four-day-long Xmas hangover. Predictably, I spent far too long in the Hinterlands, that listless Ubisoft daydream at Inquisition’s heart. I had to brute-force the equipment curve, so my party members always looked like they’d dressed themselves by rolling around in a cutlery drawer (except for Cassandra, my beloved). I kited a lot of demons and got lost in the desert at 4am. I had a blast, frankly. It’s rare that you have a blast reviewing a mega-RPG at short notice, and Inquisition isn’t a perfect specimen. The battle interface is a cauldron of confused and angry spiders. A lot of the chainmail looks like foil-painted candyfloss. Still, I can’t think of a fantasy realm I’ve had more fun beasting on deadline. If you’ve got a bank holiday weekend in store, you could do worse than to shove those four days down Inquisition’s gullet.

Graham It’s a long weekend, which means more time to fill with games. Except, not really. I’m a parent and my kid is off school for two and a half weeks , which gives me both less time to play games alone and more time to fill. So far: Minecraft, Fall Guys , and a return to Kirby And The Forgotten Land ahead of the new levels coming on Switch 2 have kept my kid and I entertained together. Also Block Blast, a wholly unremarkable twist on Tetris that’s been blowing up the mobile gaming charts. I can’t deny its appeal. This coming weekend? I will attempt to get him interested in Vampire Survivors and Hollow Knight . He’s keen on anything that’s got big bosses to defeat.

James I’m glad Edwin came up with this idea of longer, more retrospective WAWAPs, as I’ll be spending the entire long weekend schlepping around Ireland in the rain – conditions that make PC games logistically difficult and uncomfortably moist. Anyway, if you do have four days to fill at your keyboard, that to me sounds like a perfect amount of time to dig into a nice, meaty immsim: your Dishonoreds and your Deus Exes. I’m currently partway through a second, more upfrontedly shooty playthrough of Deathloop , and it may have supplanted Arkane’s previous works among my most favouritest games ever.

It’s just so composed and confident in its own gleeful oddness. The 70s thriller aesthetic? The mechanically nonsensical guns? The fact that your archnemesis calls you for a chat at the start of every mission? Love ’em. All while quietly possessing the depth of action that allows and encourages desperate, hipfiring cagefights as much as gracefully flowing murderdances. And you know about the kick, right ?

Jeremy With all this news of an Oblivion remaster hovering over the horizon, now seems like a perfect time to maybe boot up the original game…? Nah, that would be too ambitious a goal, even during this four-day weekend. However, I can surely waste time watching some of these massive TWELVE HOUR OBLIVION RETROSPECTIVES on YouTube. Seriously, how do people tackle YouTube essays that are longer than all of the LOTR movies combined?! I guess that’s what long weekends are for. Oh look, here’s a shorter one, at only five hours . I might as well just play the original after all. Except for the fact that I think Morrowind is objectively the prettier early pre-Skyrim game, and probably the one that deserves a true remake, except doing so would likely be harder than remastering Oblivion. While we’re at it, why don’t remaster Redguard, the Elder Scrolls spinoff that nobody remembers except for me, because as a kid I was so enamored of the box art which managed to make it look like an epic Zorro adventure rather than the thinly veiled Tomb Raider clone that it was. I think I’ll just watch a playthrough of that this weekend instead, and fill my brain with memories of 1998 tank controls!

Nic I am still playing that secret review game, despite having written my review already. This very rarely happens! It’s very good! Otherwise, I’ve got some Monst to get back to hunting. (editor’s note - this is an unsuitably non-lengthy response, and Nic is now in the naughty corner.)

Ollie Pray for me: I have begun a new Factorio playthrough. It’s very early days so far, just red and green science done, and a single car with which I’m scouting out chokepoints to wall up with turrets. Otherwise, I’m still playing Trackmania’s Cup Of The Day whenever I can - best I’ve done so far is still 2nd place in my division. And if I get any time beyond that, I want to get back into some sort of FPS. Possibly some Fragpunk, which I’ve only played a couple games of but seems pretty fun and satisfying. Or maybe I’ll go back to Delta Force and play some of its campaign at last. Then again, all of this is a lie except for the Factorio bit.

But you, reader dear, what are you playing this weekend?…

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All 75 Arc Raiders Blueprints and where to get them

These areas have the highest chance of giving you Blueprints

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Looking for more Arc Raiders Blueprints? It’s a special day when you find a Blueprint, as they’re among the most valuable items in Arc Raiders. If you find a Blueprint that you haven’t already found, then you must make sure you hold onto it at all costs, because Blueprints are the key to one of the most important and powerful systems of meta-progression in the game.

This guide aims to be the very best guide on Blueprints you can find, starting with a primer on what exactly they are and how they work in Arc Raiders, before delving into exactly where to get Blueprints and the very best farming spots for you to take in your search.

We’ll also go over how to get Blueprints from other unlikely activities, such as destroying Surveyors and completing specific quests. And you’ll also find the full list of all 75 Blueprints in Arc Raiders on this page (including the newest Blueprints added with the Cold Snap update , such as the Deadline Blueprint and Firework Box Blueprint), giving you all the information you need to expand your own crafting repertoire.

In this guide:

• What are Blueprints in Arc Raiders?
• Full Blueprint list: All crafting recipes
• Where to find Blueprints in Arc Raiders Blueprints obtained from quests Blueprints obtained from Trials Best Blueprint farming locations

What are Blueprints in Arc Raiders?

Blueprints in Arc Raiders are special items which, if you manage to extract with them, you can expend to permanently unlock a new crafting recipe in your Workshop. If you manage to extract from a raid with an Anvil Blueprint, for example, you can unlock the ability to craft your very own Anvil Pistol, as many times as you like (as long as you have the crafting materials).

To use a Blueprint, simply open your Inventory while in the lobby, then right-click on the Blueprint and click “Learn And Consume” . This will permanently unlock the recipe for that item in your Workshop. As of the Stella Montis update, there are allegedly 75 different Blueprints to unlock - although only 68 are confirmed to be in the game so far. You can see all the Blueprints you’ve found and unlocked by going to the Workshop menu, and hitting “R” to bring up the Blueprint screen.

It’s possible to find duplicates of past Blueprints you’ve already unlocked. If you find these, then you can either sell them, or - if you like to play with friends - you can take it into a match and gift it to your friend so they can unlock that recipe for themselves. Another option is to keep hold of them until the time comes to donate them to the Expedition.

Full Blueprint list: All crafting recipes

Below is the full list of all the Blueprints that are currently available to find in Arc Raiders, and the crafting recipe required for each item:

Note: The missing Blueprints in this list likely have not actually been added to the game at the time of writing, because none of the playerbase has managed to find any of them. As they are added to the game, I will update this page with the most relevant information so you know exactly how to get all 75 Arc Raiders Blueprints.

Where to find Blueprints in Arc Raiders

Below is a list of all containers, modifiers, and events which maximise your chances of finding Blueprints:

• Certain quests reward you with specific Blueprints .
• Completing Trials has a high chance of offering Blueprints as rewards.
• Surveyors have a decent chance of dropping Blueprints on death.
• High loot value areas tend to have a greater chance of spawning Blueprints.
• Night Raids and Storms may increase rare Blueprint spawn chances in containers.
• Containers with higher numbers of items may have a higher tendency to spawn Blueprints. As a result, Blue Gate (which has many “large” containers containing multiple items) may give you a higher chance of spawning Blueprints.
• Raider containers (Raider Caches, Weapon Boxes, Medical Bags, Grenade Tubes) have increased Blueprint drop rates. As a result, the Uncovered Caches event gives you a high chance of finding Blueprints.
• Security Lockers have a higher than average chance of containing Blueprints.
• Certain Blueprints only seem to spawn under specific circumstances: Tempest Blueprint only spawns during Night Raid events. Vulcano Blueprint only spawns during Hidden Bunker events. Jupiter and Equaliser Blueprints only spawn during Harvester events.

Raider Caches, Weapon Boxes, and other raider-oriented container types have a good chance of offering Blueprints. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Embark Studios

Blueprints have a very low chance of spawning in any container in Arc Raiders, around 1-2% on average. However, there is a higher chance of finding Blueprints in particular container types. Specifically, you can find more Blueprints in Raider containers and security lockers.

Beyond this, if you’re looking for Blueprints you should focus on regions of the map which are marked as having particularly high-value loot. Areas such as the Control Tower in Dam Battlegrounds, the Arrival and Departure Buildings in Spaceport, and Pilgrim’s Peak in Blue Gate all have a better-than-average chance of spawning Blueprints somewhere amongst all their containers. Night Raids and Electromagnetic Storm events also increase the drop chances of certain Blueprints .

In addition to these containers, you can often loot Blueprints from destroyed Surveyors - the largest of the rolling ball ARC. Surveyors are more commonly found on the later maps - Spaceport and Blue Gate - and if one spawns in your match, you’ll likely see it by the blue laser beam that it casts into the sky while “surveying”.

Surveyors are quite well-armoured and will very speedily run away from you once it notices you, but if you can take one down then make sure you loot all its parts for a chance of obtaining certain unusual Blueprints.

Blueprints obtained from quests

One way in which you can get Blueprints is by completing certain quests for the vendors in Speranza. Some quests will reward you with a specific item Blueprint upon completion, so as long as you work through all the quests in Arc Raiders, you are guaranteed those Blueprints.

Here is the full list of all Blueprints you can get from quest rewards:

• Trigger Nade Blueprint: Rewarded after completing “Sparks Fly”.
• Lure Grenade Blueprint: Rewarded after completing “Greasing Her Palms”.
• Burletta Blueprint: Rewarded after completing “Industrial Espionage”.
• Hullcracker Blueprint (and Launcher Ammo Blueprint): Rewarded after completing “The Major’s Footlocker”.

Alas, that’s only 4 Blueprints out of a total of 75 to unlock, so for the vast majority you will need to find them yourself during a raid. If you’re intent on farming Blueprints, then it’s best to equip yourself with cheap gear in case you lose it, but don’t use a free loadout because then you won’t get a safe pocket to stash any new Blueprint you find. No pain in Arc Raiders is sharper than failing to extract with a new Blueprint you’ve been after for a dozen hours already.

One of the best ways to get Blueprints is by hitting three stars on all five Trials every week. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Embark Studios

Blueprints obtained from Trials

One of the very best ways to get Blueprints is as rewards for completing Trials in Arc Raiders. Trials are unlocked from Level 15 onwards, and allow you to earn rewards by focusing on certain tasks over the course of several raids. For example, one Trial might task you with dealing damage to Hornets, while another might challenge you to loot Supply Drops.

Trials refresh on a weekly basis, with a new week bringing five new Trials. Each Trial can offer up to three rewards after passing certain score milestones, and it’s possible to receive very high level loot from these reward crates - including Blueprints. So if you want to unlock as many Blueprints as possible, you should make a point of completing as many Trials as possible each week.

Best Blueprint farming locations

The very best way to get Blueprints is to frequent specific areas of the maps which combine high-tier loot pools with the right types of containers to search. Here are my recommendations for where to find Blueprints on every map, so you can always keep the search going for new crafting recipes to unlock.

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Dam Battlegrounds

The best places to farm Blueprints on Dam Battlegrounds are the Control Tower, Power Generation Complex, Ruby Residence, and Pale Apartments . The first two regions, despite only being marked on the map as mid-tier loot, contain a phenomenal number of containers to loot. The Control Tower can also contain a couple of high-tier Security Lockers - though of course, you’ll need to have unlocked the Security Breach skill at the end of the Survival tree.

There’s also a lot of reporting amongst the playerbase that the Residential areas in the top-left of the map - Pale Apartments and Ruby Residence - give you a comparatively strong chance of finding Blueprints. Considering their size, there’s a high density of containers to loot in both locations, and they also have the benefit of being fairly out of the way. So you’re more likely to have all the containers to yourself.

Buried City

The best Blueprint farming locations on Buried City are the Santa Maria Houses, Grandioso Apartments, Town Hall, and the various buildings of the New District . Grandioso Apartments has a lower number of containers than the rest, but a high chance of spawning weapon cases - which have good Blueprint drop rates. The others are high-tier loot areas, with plenty of lootable containers - including Security Lockers.

Spaceport

The best places to find Blueprints on Spaceport are the Arrival and Departure Buildings, as well as Control Tower A6 and the Launch Towers . All these areas are labelled as high-value loot regions, and many of them are also very handily connected to one another by the Spaceport wall, which you can use to quickly run from one area to the next. At the tops of most of these buildings you’ll find at least one Security Locker, so this is an excellent farming route for players looking to find Blueprints.

The downside to looting Blueprints on Spaceport is that all these areas are hotly contested, particularly in Duos and Squads. You’ll need to be very focused and fast in order to complete the full farming route.

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Blue Gate

Blue Gate tends to have a good chance of dropping Blueprints, potentially because it generally has a high number of containers which can hold lots of items; so there’s a higher chance of a Blueprint spawning in each container. In my experience, the best Blueprint farming spots on Blue Gate are Pilgrim’s Peak, Raider’s Refuge, the Ancient Fort, and the Underground Complex beneath the Warehouse .

All of these areas contain a wealth of containers to loot. Raider’s Refuge has less to loot, but the majority of the containers in and around the Refuge are raider containers, which have a high chance of containing Blueprints - particularly during major events.

Stella Montis

On the whole, Stella Montis seems to have a very low drop rate for Blueprints (though a high chance of dropping other high-tier loot). If you do want to try farming Blueprints on this map, the best places to find Blueprints in Stella Montis are Medical Research, Assembly Workshop, and the Business Center . These areas have the highest density of containers to loot on the map.

In addition to this, the Western Tunnel has a few different Security Lockers to loot, so while there’s very little to loot elsewhere in this area of the map, it’s worth hitting those Security Lockers if you spawn there at the start of a match.

That wraps up this primer on how to get all the Blueprints in Arc Raiders as quickly as possible. With the Expedition system constantly resetting a large number of players’ Blueprints, it’s more important than ever to have the most up-to-date information on where to find all these Blueprints.

While you’re here, be sure to check out our Arc Raiders best guns tier list , as well as our primers on the best skills to unlock and all the different Field Depot locations on every map.

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