ARC Raiders Phantom Targets Guide: How to Upgrade Cargo Elevator Antennas Fast

Summary:

The Phantom Targets Project is now live in ARC Raiders, and many players are getting stuck on the very first objective because the game never clearly explains what a Cargo Elevator actually is. If you're wondering how to upgrade Cargo Elevator antennas, this guide will show you exactly where to go, how to complete the objective in a single raid, and what ARC Raiders Items you should prepare for the next Project stage.

1. What Are Cargo Elevators in ARC Raiders?

Despite the name, Cargo Elevators are actually the extraction points found across several maps. Many veteran players overlooked this because the game doesn't label them very clearly.

You can find Cargo Elevators on these maps:

• Dam Battlegrounds
• Spaceport
• Riven Tides

If your Phantom Targets mission tells you to upgrade Cargo Elevator antennas, simply head to one of these extraction locations.

2. How to Upgrade Cargo Elevator Antennas

The process is much easier than it first appears.

Here's what to do:

1. Travel to any Cargo Elevator (Extraction Point).
2. Climb to the top platform.
3. Look for the interaction prompt beside the antenna.
4. Hold the interact button until the progress bar fills.

One confusing detail is that the interaction animation doesn't provide a clear completion message. It may look like nothing happened, but the upgrade is usually successful.

The easiest way to confirm is to check your Project log. If the objective counter increased, the antenna has been upgraded correctly.

3. Complete the Objective in One Raid

If you want to finish this mission as quickly as possible, visit a map with multiple extraction points.

The fastest routes are:

• Dam Battlegrounds
• Spaceport

Simply move between all three Cargo Elevators during a single raid and interact with every antenna. If surviving becomes difficult, don't worry—the mission progress carries over across multiple raids, so you can complete it at your own pace.

4. Prepare for the Next Phantom Targets Objective

After upgrading the antennas, the Project immediately asks for additional crafting components.

Start collecting these items before advancing:

• Pop Triggers
• Wasp Drivers
• Leap Pulse Units

These materials will be needed during the following Phantom Targets objectives. Farming them early can save you multiple extra raids later.

If you're also planning to upgrade weapons and equipment during the event, having enough ARC Raiders Items can significantly speed up your overall progression and reduce unnecessary farming between Project stages.

Final Tips

Although the Cargo Elevator objective seems confusing at first, it's actually one of the easiest Project tasks once you know where to look. Remember that Cargo Elevators are simply extraction points, interact with the antenna on top of each one, and verify completion through your quest log.

With the antenna upgrades finished and the required materials already prepared, you'll be ready to continue progressing through the Phantom Targets Project without unnecessary delays. If you're looking to save time gathering resources, many players choose to buy ARC Raiders Items before tackling the later Project objectives.