ARC Raiders Phantom Targets Project Guide:Fastest Completion, New Missions, Rewards, August 18 Tick Hunter Bundle, 1.42 Update & October Update Tease

Summary:

ARC Raiders has introduced the new Phantom Targets Project, a limited-time activity offering players new objectives, rewards, and clues about future content. While this update is smaller than many expected, it appears to be building toward a larger October ARC Raiders update. This guide explains how the Phantom Targets Project works, what rewards you can earn, and details about the upcoming 1.42 update, arriving on August 18 with new content and the Tick Hunter Bundle, ARC Raiders Items, and what players should expect next.

1. What Is the Phantom Targets Project?

The Phantom Targets Project begins with a mysterious signal investigation. According to the story, Sha has detected unusual surveillance data but cannot determine the source. Raiders must investigate these phantom targets, repair damaged antennas, and monitor ARC behavior.

Unlike previous projects requiring material collection, Phantom Targets focuses on location interactions and combat challenges. The project is divided into two parts:

Part 1:Available from August 4

Part 2:Unlocks with the 1.42 update on August 18

Players currently have access to the first stage, while the second part remains locked.

2. How to Complete Phantom Targets Part 1

The first mission requires players to upgrade antennas located on top of cargo elevators. These antennas can only be found in:

Riven Tide Spaceport

Dam Battlegrounds

Riven Tide Spaceport is recommended because the map is smaller and easier to navigate. Players can enter raids with minimal equipment and focus on completing the objective.

After finding a cargo elevator, climb to the top and interact with the antenna to upgrade it. Complete this task multiple times to finish the first part.

The upgrade process may seem confusing because it creates little visual feedback. Simply complete the interaction and continue searching for the remaining antennas.

Phantom Targets Rewards

Completing the first stage provides several useful items:

Combat Mk.2

Heavy Shield

Vita Spray

These rewards are not game-changing, but they are valuable for players who regularly participate in raids. Free healing items and defensive equipment can improve survival during high-risk extractions.

3. Phantom Targets Part 2 Objectives and Rewards

The second phase will introduce more ARC-focused challenges. Players will need to test different methods against ARC enemies, including:

Using Wasp Drivers, Pop Triggers, and Leap Pulse Units

Destroying ARC enemies with fire damage

Using energy damage

Using launcher ammunition

Upcoming rewards include:

Ailion

Dabra

Jupiter

Raider Tokens

Power Descender

Horizontal Grip

Snap Hook

These objectives encourage players to experiment with different weapons and combat strategies.

4. Tick Hunter Bundle Coming August 18

Alongside the Phantom Targets updates, ARC Raiders is preparing a new cosmetic bundle called the Tick Hunter Set, which players can wishlist before release.

The bundle features a rugged survival design inspired by the Rust Belt and will be available across all storefronts on August 18.

The bundle includes:

Tick Hunter Outfit

Red, white, green, and black color variants

Backpack Field Telephone

Backpack Charm

Tick Trophy

Spider Tattoo Face Style

2,400 Raider Tokens

With multiple color options, including a popular black variant, the Tick Hunter Set offers more customization choices for collectors and cosmetic fans.

5. Is Phantom Targets Leading to the October Update?

Many players believe Phantom Targets is more than a simple event. The mysterious images, hidden notes, and project board clues suggest Embark Studios may be slowly revealing information about a major October update.

The current content feels more like a teaser than a full expansion. The August 4 update introduces the project system, while the August 18 update may reveal more details. Players are hoping for new activities, story updates, or hints about future ARC Raiders content, and some choose to buy ARC Raiders Items to better prepare for whatever comes next.

For now, Phantom Targets gives players another reason to return to raids. Completing the project is worthwhile because the rewards are useful, and the event may reveal clues about the game's future.

6. Final Thoughts

The ARC Raiders Phantom Targets Project adds new exploration, combat challenges, and future story hints. Although it does not completely change the game, it provides new goals and rewards.

With Part 2 arriving alongside update 1.42 and the Tick Hunter Bundle launching on August 18, ARC Raiders players have more content to experience. The Phantom Targets Project could be the first step toward a larger update later this year.