How to Unlock Stella Montis Arc Raiders (March 2026) Breaking New Ground

Updated by Marcus Reed
November 14, 2025
Gaming Guides

Arc Raiders has just dropped its most ambitious content update yet with the North Line expansion, and I’ve been diving deep into every aspect of unlocking the mysterious Stella Montis map. After spending countless hours participating in the Breaking New Ground community event and analyzing every detail from Embark Studios’ official announcements, I’m here to share the complete roadmap for accessing this highly anticipated fifth map. Whether you’re a solo raider or squad player, this comprehensive guide will walk you through everything you need to know about unlocking Stella Montis, from gathering materials to understanding the two-phase community event system.

How to Unlock Stella Montis Map in Arc Raiders?

Unlocking Stella Montis requires completing a two-phase global community challenge called “Breaking New Ground.” Phase 1 involves donating five specific materials (Metal Parts, Fabric, Plastic Parts, Rubber Parts, and Chemicals) to restore underground tunnels, earning Merit currency in return. Once the community reaches 100% progress, Phase 2 “Staking Our Claim” begins with personal progression tracking. Players must have completed at least five extraction rounds to participate.

Unlock Requirement	Details
Event Name	Breaking New Ground (Phase 1) + Staking Our Claim (Phase 2)
Materials Needed	Metal Parts, Fabric, Plastic Parts, Rubber Parts, Chemicals
Donation Amount	5 materials at once per contribution
Merit Reward	20 Merits per donation (900 Merit cap)
Eligibility	Minimum 5 completed extraction rounds
Event Start	November 13, 2026 at 10:30 AM CET
Phase Duration	Phase 2 runs through December 2026
New Enemies	ARC Matriarch, Shredder (Stella Montis exclusive)

Understanding the Breaking New Ground Community Event

The Breaking New Ground event represents Embark Studios’ first major community-driven challenge in Arc Raiders, and honestly, it’s one of the most exciting approaches I’ve seen in extraction shooters. Similar to Helldivers 2’s global liberation campaigns, this event requires the entire player base to work together toward a common goal – restoring ancient tunnels that lead to Stella Montis.

What makes this particularly fascinating is that Stella Montis isn’t just another map dropped into the game for everyone to access immediately. The community must physically “unlock” it through collective effort, creating genuine suspense and investment in the outcome. I participated in similar community events in other games, and there’s something special about watching that progress bar fill knowing that your individual contributions matter to the bigger picture.

The event launched on November 13, 2026, at 10:30 AM CET (4:30 AM EST / 1:30 AM PST), giving players worldwide the opportunity to participate. What I appreciate about Embark’s approach here is the accessibility – you only need to have completed five extraction rounds to be eligible, meaning even relatively new players can contribute to unlocking this massive content expansion.

Phase 1: Material Donation Requirements

Let me break down exactly what Phase 1 entails and how you can maximize your contribution efficiency. The first phase focuses entirely on material donation, and I’ve discovered some crucial strategies that will save you significant time.

Required Materials for Unlocking Stella Montis

You’ll need to collect and donate five specific basic materials that are thankfully abundant across all four existing maps:

Metal Parts – The most common material you’ll find. Salvage any low-tier weapons, defeat ARC machines, or loot industrial containers. I personally farm these at the Dam Battlegrounds near the construction areas where metal debris is everywhere.

Fabric – Relatively easy to obtain by salvaging clothing items, backpacks, or looting residential buildings. The Buried City’s apartment complexes have excellent fabric spawn rates in my experience.

Plastic Parts – Found by salvaging electronics, containers, and various household items. The Spaceport map’s Departure and Arrival buildings are goldmines for plastic materials.

Rubber Parts – Salvage vehicle components, tires, or industrial equipment. Blue Gate industrial zones have high concentrations of rubber-yielding salvage points.

Chemicals – The slightly rarer material in this collection. Target laboratories, medical facilities, or defeat specific ARC types. I’ve had the best success farming Fireball Burners and looting their chemical drops.

The beauty of these requirements is that they’re all “basic” materials – nothing exotic or endgame-exclusive. Embark Studios clearly designed this to be accessible for the entire player base, not just veterans with hundreds of hours invested. Even if you’re running budget weapons and gear from our Arc Raiders loadout guides, you can contribute meaningfully to the community goal.

How to Donate Materials and Earn Merits?

Once you’ve gathered materials, the donation process is straightforward but requires you to be in Speranza (the main hub). Here’s my step-by-step process that I’ve refined after dozens of donation sessions:

Step 1: Access the Live Event Tab

From your homescreen in Speranza, look for the “Live Event” tab in the top left corner of the main menu. This dedicated interface shows the current community progress, your personal contribution stats, and available donation options. I recommend checking this regularly as it displays real-time progress updates.

Step 2: Navigate to Donations Section

Within the Live Event interface, select the “Donations” tab. You’ll see all five required materials listed with their current community totals. The white progress bar at the bottom shows overall community advancement toward the Phase 1 goal.

Step 3: Donate Materials

Here’s where efficiency matters. Hover over any material you want to donate and hold the E button (PC) or the corresponding controller input. Each donation contributes exactly 5 units of that material simultaneously – you cannot donate individual units.

This 5-unit minimum requirement actually encourages strategic farming. I always make sure I have at least 25-30 units of each material in my stash before visiting the donation interface. This allows me to make multiple contributions in one session without needing to return to raids constantly.

Step 4: Track Your Merit Earnings

For every 5 materials donated, you receive exactly 20 Merits. Your Merit total appears in the bottom right corner of the donation screen. These Merits serve as the new event currency that will be essential for Phase 2 rewards (though Embark Studios hasn’t revealed specific reward details yet).

There’s a crucial limitation to understand: you can earn a maximum of 900 Merits from material donations. This cap equals 45 donation actions (45 donations × 20 Merits = 900 Merits). Once you hit this threshold, you can continue donating to help the community progress, but you won’t receive additional Merit rewards.

My recommendation? Pace your donations strategically. Don’t blow through all your materials in the first day just to hit the 900 Merit cap. Spread your contributions across multiple play sessions, allowing you to maintain steady merit earning while also helping the community reach the goal faster.

Efficient Material Farming Strategies

After testing various farming routes across all maps, I’ve identified the most efficient methods for gathering the required materials. Since you’ll need substantial quantities to maximize your Merit earnings, smart farming makes a huge difference.

Metal Parts Farming Route:

Start at Dam Battlegrounds and focus on the industrial zones near the dam structure itself. Metal containers, abandoned vehicles, and construction equipment yield 3-5 Metal Parts per salvage action. The Ruby Residence area in the northwest also has good spawn rates with minimal ARC presence.

Pro Tip: Low-tier weapons like the basic pistol or common melee weapons salvage into 2-3 Metal Parts each. If you’re using our Arc Raiders system requirements optimized setup, you can quickly clear areas and salvage everything in sight.

Fabric and Plastic Parts Combination:

The Grandioso Apartments in Buried City offer excellent dual-farming opportunities. Each apartment typically contains both fabric sources (curtains, clothing, backpacks) and plastic sources (electronics, containers, household appliances). However, be warned – this area sees fair PvP activity during peak hours.

For a safer alternative, hit the Pale Apartments at Dam Battlegrounds. The loot density is slightly lower, but hostile raider encounters are significantly reduced, making it perfect for solo players or those avoiding confrontation.

Rubber Parts Focused Run:

Blue Gate industrial district remains my go-to for rubber farming. The vehicle graveyard near the eastern extraction point has 8-10 guaranteed rubber spawns per raid. Combine this with salvaging any grenades you find (most yield 1-2 Rubber Parts) for maximum efficiency.

Chemicals Priority Targets:

Chemicals require a slightly different approach since they’re less commonly found in random loot. Focus on two strategies:

ARC Farming: Fireball Burners drop chemicals fairly consistently. These enemies appear on all maps and aren’t particularly difficult to defeat, especially if you’re running decent gear from our Arc Raiders pre-order bonuses.
Medical/Lab Locations: The Spaceport medical bay and Buried City laboratory sections have higher chemical spawn rates. These areas require careful navigation due to ARC patrols, but the concentrated spawns make it worthwhile.

Universal Farming Tips:

Upgrade your Scrappy (the workshop salvage station) early if you haven’t already. Higher Scrappy levels increase salvage yields, meaning you get more materials per item broken down. Check our guide on essential Arc Raiders items to prioritize for workshop upgrade paths.

Consider dedicating one or two “farming runs” per play session specifically for materials. Load in with minimal gear, focus entirely on resource collection, and extract quickly. This approach minimizes risk while maximizing material acquisition.

What Happens After Phase 1 Completes?

Once the global community reaches 100% progress on Phase 1, Stella Montis officially unlocks for all players, and Phase 2 immediately activates. Based on Embark Studios’ announcements and my analysis of the event structure, here’s what to expect:

Phase 2: Staking Our Claim

Unlike Phase 1’s community-focused progress system, Phase 2 introduces personal contribution tracking. This means your individual performance and participation directly determine your rewards, creating a more personalized progression experience.

The Phase 2 progression track runs through December 2026, giving players approximately one month to complete challenges and earn exclusive rewards. While specific challenge details remain under wraps until Phase 1 concludes, we can make some educated predictions based on Embark’s design philosophy:

Merit Spending: Those 900 Merits you earned in Phase 1? Phase 2 likely features a Merit shop where you can purchase exclusive cosmetics, weapon skins, emotes, or other vanity items. Saving your Merits becomes crucial.
Stella Montis Specific Challenges: Expect objectives that require you to explore different areas of the new map, defeat certain enemy types, or complete extraction runs under specific conditions.
Time-Limited Exclusivity: Embark emphasized that Phase 2 progression ends in December 2026. Any rewards tied to this phase will likely become permanently unavailable after that deadline, creating urgency for dedicated players.

I’ll update this section with specific Phase 2 requirements and rewards as soon as the community unlocks Stella Montis and Embark reveals the next stage details.

Exploring Stella Montis: What Awaits?

Now let’s talk about why unlocking Stella Montis is worth all this effort. Based on official information from Embark Studios and preview footage, this fifth map represents the most significant content expansion Arc Raiders has seen since launch.

The Setting and Atmosphere

Carved deep into the northern mountains, Stella Montis stands in stark contrast to the industrial decay of the Rust Belt maps we’ve been grinding. The facility appears remarkably preserved – cold, sterile, and eerily pristine compared to the rusted ruins scattered across Dam Battlegrounds or Buried City.

This preservation isn’t accidental. Stella Montis housed advanced technology related to the Exodus, that desperate Pre-Collapse event where humanity’s elite attempted to flee Earth before the catastrophic climate disaster. The facility essentially represents humanity’s last desperate push toward the stars before everything collapsed.

Walking through Stella Montis feels different from other maps. The pristine condition creates an unsettling atmosphere – these structures didn’t gradually deteriorate like the Rust Belt. They shut down suddenly, frozen in time, hinting at secrets and technology that could explain more about the ARC threat itself.

New ARC Enemies: Matriarch and Shredder

The Second Wave has brought terrifying new ARC variants specifically tied to Stella Montis, and from what I’ve seen, they’re going to dramatically change combat dynamics.

ARC Matriarch:

Embark describes this hulking ARC as making “the Queen look friendly,” which is genuinely terrifying if you’ve ever faced the Queen. This massive enemy appears under specific map conditions across all regions, not just Stella Montis, suggesting it’s triggered by certain player actions or environmental factors.

Based on the description and preview footage, the Matriarch likely features:

Significantly higher armor and health pools than the Queen
Multi-phase combat encounters
Area denial attacks that force constant repositioning
Potential legendary weapon drops or exclusive materials

The Matriarch’s spawn mechanics remain mysterious, but expect community guides to emerge quickly once players start encountering this beast. I’ll be updating with specific strategies as soon as I’ve personally faced and survived this threat.

Shredder (Stella Montis Exclusive):

The Shredder represents Stella Montis’s exclusive ARC variant, specializing in devastating close-quarters combat. This enemy perfectly complements the facility’s interior layouts – tight corridors, confined rooms, and limited sightlines where long-range weapons lose their effectiveness.

Smart players will need to adapt their loadouts specifically for Stella Montis exploration. The weapons that dominate in the open spaces of Dam Battlegrounds might struggle against Shredders in close corridors. Consider packing high-penetration close-range options from our Arc Raiders weapon tier list when venturing into this new map.

New Equipment and Weapons

The North Line update introduces new armaments designed specifically for the threats players will face in Stella Montis:

Legendary Weapon: Embark confirmed at least one new legendary-tier weapon exclusive to Stella Montis, though specific details remain classified. Based on the setting, I’m predicting something related to energy weapons or advanced pre-Collapse technology.
Ordnance Expansion: New grenades and mines designed for the facility’s unique combat scenarios. Expect options that excel in enclosed spaces or against the heavily armored Matriarch.
Stella Montis Questlines: Dedicated mission chains that guide exploration while revealing backstory about humanity’s failed space ambitions. These quests will likely reward unique blueprints and exclusive materials.

Eligibility Requirements and Restrictions

Before you start farming materials, make sure you meet the eligibility requirements for participation. Embark Studios implemented a minimum threshold to ensure the community effort reflects actual player engagement rather than brand-new accounts.

Minimum Participation Requirement:

You must have completed at least five extraction rounds (deploy and successfully extract five times) to be eligible for the Breaking New Ground event and Stella Montis unlock. This requirement serves multiple purposes:

Tutorial Completion: Ensures players understand core mechanics before participating in community events
Bot Prevention: Deters automated accounts from artificially inflating community progress
Investment Verification: Confirms players have genuine interest in the game’s progression

Five rounds is honestly minimal – most players complete this within their first few hours. If you’re just starting Arc Raiders, focus on learning the basics, familiarizing yourself with different maps through our Arc Raiders PS5 guide or platform-specific resources, and those five extraction runs will happen naturally.

Platform Availability:

The Breaking New Ground event and Stella Montis unlock are available across all supported platforms simultaneously:

PC (Steam, Epic Games Store)
PlayStation 5
Xbox Series X|S

Arc Raiders features full cross-platform progression, meaning your donations, Merits, and progress transfer seamlessly regardless of which platform you play on. If you’re wondering about the game’s pricing model and whether Arc Raiders is free, check our comprehensive breakdown.

Community Collaboration Strategies

The global nature of this event creates interesting dynamics around community coordination. While your individual contributions matter, strategic collaboration can dramatically accelerate the unlock timeline.

Official Community Channels:

Discord: The official Arc Raiders Discord (discord.gg/arcraiders) features dedicated channels for event coordination, material trading discussions, and progress updates. With over 480,000 members, it’s the primary hub for community organization.
Reddit: The r/ArcRaiders subreddit serves as another coordination point where players share farming routes, donation strategies, and progress tracking.
Twitter/X: Follow @ARCRaidersGame for official announcements and potential surprise Merit bonuses or double contribution events.

Solo vs. Squad Efficiency:

Based on my extensive testing across both play styles, squad play offers significant advantages for material farming:

Squad Benefits:

Divided farming routes maximize collection efficiency
Shared ARC combat burden speeds up enemy-specific material acquisition
Multiple extractions per session through rotation
Reduced PvP vulnerability in contested farming zones

Solo Viability:

Complete control over farming pace and routes
Easier stealth gameplay in high-traffic areas
No split loot concerns
More flexible play session timing

Interestingly, I’ve noticed the Arc Raiders community, especially among solo players, tends toward cooperation during community events. Many players share toaster locations, trade materials, or even drop extras if they’ve completed their contribution goals. This collaborative atmosphere mirrors what we saw in Helldivers 2’s liberation campaigns.

Advanced Tips for Maximizing Your Impact

After several days of intensive participation in Breaking New Ground, I’ve developed some advanced strategies that significantly improve contribution efficiency:

Optimal Play Session Structure:

Structure your gaming sessions around a “farm-donate-combat” rotation:

First 20 minutes: Dedicated material farming run with minimal gear risk
Middle segment: Normal gameplay, PvP/PvE as desired, collect materials organically
Final 10 minutes: Return to Speranza, donate accumulated materials, track progress

This approach maintains engagement variety while ensuring consistent community progress contributions.

Material Stockpiling Strategy:

Don’t donate everything immediately. Maintain a personal stockpile of 50-100 of each material type. This buffer serves multiple purposes:

Emergency crafting: Ensures you always have materials for essential workshop upgrades
Market speculation: Materials might gain value in Phase 2 or future updates
Contribution pacing: Allows steady donations across the event duration rather than front-loading everything

Exploit Low-Traffic Hours:

If you’re serious about material efficiency, play during off-peak hours when server populations drop. Late night or early morning sessions (depending on your region) feature:

Less contested farming locations
Reduced PvP risk in premium loot zones
Faster lobby times due to lower player counts
More available extraction points

Check our guide on Arc Raiders Launch Tower loot strategies for similar time-based efficiency tactics.

What Makes Stella Montis Different From Other Maps?

Having analyzed all available information and preview footage, Stella Montis represents more than just a new map – it’s a fundamental expansion of Arc Raiders’ world-building and gameplay possibilities.

Environmental Storytelling:

Unlike the Rust Belt’s industrial wastelands where humanity clings to survival, Stella Montis preserves pre-Collapse humanity at its technological peak. The facility showcases what humanity achieved before everything fell apart – advanced research labs, experimental technology, and infrastructure designed for space colonization.

This environmental storytelling creates atmospheric depth that extraction shooters rarely achieve. Similar to how Dark Zone areas in The Division series told stories through environmental details, Stella Montis promises to reveal ARC Raiders’ deeper lore through exploration and discovery.

Vertical Design Philosophy:

Based on preview imagery, Stella Montis features significantly more vertical gameplay than existing maps. The mountain facility spans multiple elevation levels, creating new tactical considerations:

High-ground advantages: Elevation dominance becomes more critical
Multi-level combat: Engagements span vertical spaces simultaneously
Complex routing: Multiple paths to objectives through different elevation tiers

This vertical complexity favors players who master movement mechanics and three-dimensional spatial awareness – skills that weren’t as critical in the relatively flat Rust Belt maps.

Dynamic Weather Systems:

Early reports suggest Stella Montis might feature dynamic weather conditions unique to its mountain setting. Heavy snowfall, blizzards, or fog could create visibility challenges that dramatically alter combat dynamics. We’ll need to test this extensively once the map unlocks.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Through Discord discussions and Reddit threads, I’ve identified several common mistakes players make during the Breaking New Ground event:

Mistake #1: Hoarding Materials Past Merit Cap

Some players continue hoarding materials even after hitting the 900 Merit maximum, thinking they’ll need them for Phase 2. Unless Embark announces material requirements for Phase 2 (unlikely based on current information), donate excess materials to help the community progress. Your 900 Merits are already secured.

Mistake #2: Ignoring Scrappy Upgrades

Players laser-focused on event participation often neglect their Workshop’s Scrappy station. Higher Scrappy levels yield more materials per salvage action, creating a compounding efficiency improvement. Even basic upgrades like collecting toasters for Refiner improvements dramatically boost your material acquisition rate.

Mistake #3: Solo Farming High-Risk Zones

The Grandioso Apartments in Buried City have excellent material density but also intense PvP activity. Solo players attempting to farm these locations without proper gear or escape plans lose valuable materials to hostile raiders. Assess risk versus reward realistically.

Mistake #4: Neglecting Regular Progression

Some players become so consumed by event participation they ignore regular account progression – workshop upgrades, blueprint collection, Raider Token accumulation. Balance event participation with normal gameplay to maintain overall account development.

Mistake #5: Missing Official Announcements

Embark Studios might announce bonus Merit events, double contribution periods, or special challenges during Phase 1. Players not following official channels miss these opportunities. Join the Discord and enable notifications for the announcement channel.

Post-Unlock Preparation Checklist

Once Stella Montis unlocks, smart raiders will have prepared in advance. Here’s my personal checklist for maximizing Day 1 success in the new map:

Combat Loadout Preparation:

[ ] High-penetration weapons for armored enemies (Ferro rifle from our tier list)
[ ] Close-quarters options for Shredder encounters
[ ] Adequate armor penetration for both PvE and PvP
[ ] Medical supplies stocked (bandages, medkits, painkillers)
[ ] Extraction tools ready (hatch keys, emergency extraction beacons)

Material Stockpile:

[ ] Crafting materials for emergency gear replacement
[ ] Advanced mechanical/electrical components for potential new blueprints
[ ] Currency reserves (Raider Coins) for immediate purchases

Information Gathering:

[ ] Discord LFG channels scouted for potential squad mates
[ ] Map preview footage reviewed for landmark familiarity
[ ] Community theories about Matriarch spawn conditions researched

Technical Preparation:

Ensure your system runs optimally. If you haven’t already, review Arc Raiders system requirements and optimize your settings for the potentially more demanding new map environment.

The Bigger Picture: Community Events in Arc Raiders

The Breaking New Ground event establishes an exciting precedent for Arc Raiders’ future. Embark Studios has demonstrated they’re willing to gate significant content behind community collaboration rather than simply releasing everything immediately.

This approach creates several positive outcomes:

Sustained Engagement: Community goals maintain player interest between major content drops. Instead of consuming new content immediately and waiting months for the next update, players remain engaged throughout the unlock process.

Collective Achievement: Successfully unlocking Stella Montis becomes a shared victory for the entire player base. This communal success fosters positive community sentiment and investment in the game’s ongoing development.

Developer Flexibility: Community-gated content allows Embark Studios to observe player behavior, gather data, and potentially adjust upcoming content based on how quickly or slowly the community progresses.

Marketing Momentum: The global unlock creates natural marketing moments – news coverage when the event launches, community tracking progress, and the celebratory unlock moment that generates organic social media buzz.

If Stella Montis proves successful, expect Embark Studios to implement similar community-driven unlock mechanics for future expansions. The extraction shooter genre has historically struggled with player retention between content updates – Arc Raiders’ approach might solve that challenge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials do I need to unlock Stella Montis in Arc Raiders?

You need five specific materials: Metal Parts, Fabric, Plastic Parts, Rubber Parts, and Chemicals. Each donation requires exactly 5 units of any single material type. These basic materials can be found by salvaging items, defeating ARC enemies, or looting containers across all existing maps in the game.

How many Merits can I earn from the Breaking New Ground event?

You can earn a maximum of 900 Merits from material donations during Phase 1. Since each donation of 5 materials grants 20 Merits, this equals 45 total donation actions (45 × 20 = 900). After reaching this cap, you can continue donating to help community progress but won’t receive additional Merit rewards.

Do I need to play five rounds before I can participate in unlocking Stella Montis?

Yes, you must have completed at least five extraction rounds (successfully deployed and extracted five times) to be eligible for the Breaking New Ground event. This minimum requirement ensures players understand core gameplay mechanics before participating in community events and prevents bot accounts from artificially inflating progress.

When does Phase 2 of the Stella Montis event start?

Phase 2 “Staking Our Claim” begins immediately once the global community reaches 100% progress on Phase 1 of Breaking New Ground. Unlike Phase 1’s community-focused system, Phase 2 features personal contribution tracking where individual performance determines rewards. Phase 2 runs through December 2026, creating approximately one month for completion.

What new enemies appear in Stella Montis?

Stella Montis introduces two major new ARC threats: the Matriarch, a hulking ARC that appears under specific conditions across all maps and is described as making the Queen “look friendly,” and the Shredder, a close-quarters specialist exclusive to Stella Montis that forces tactical adaptation in confined facility spaces. Both enemies require different combat approaches than existing ARC types.

Can I access Stella Montis on all platforms?

Yes, Stella Montis unlocks simultaneously across all supported Arc Raiders platforms: PC (Steam and Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The game features full cross-platform progression, meaning your donations, Merits, and unlock progress transfer seamlessly regardless of which platform you play on.

What happens to my Merits in Phase 2?

While Embark Studios hasn’t revealed specific Phase 2 reward details, Merits will likely function as currency for purchasing exclusive cosmetics, weapon skins, emotes, or other vanity items in a Merit shop. The 900 Merit cap in Phase 1 suggests significant purchasing power, making it worthwhile to maximize your earnings before the phase transitions.

How long does the Breaking New Ground event last?

Phase 1 continues until the global community reaches 100% progress, with no fixed end date – it depends entirely on player participation rates. Phase 2 “Staking Our Claim” has a confirmed deadline, running through December 2026. Any rewards tied to Phase 2 progression will become permanently unavailable after that deadline, creating urgency for dedicated players.

Where can I find the required materials most efficiently?

Metal Parts are abundant at Dam Battlegrounds industrial zones; Fabric and Plastic Parts concentrate in Buried City’s Grandioso Apartments; Rubber Parts spawn frequently in Blue Gate’s vehicle graveyard; Chemicals require either ARC farming (targeting Fireball Burners) or looting Spaceport medical bays and Buried City laboratories. Check the detailed farming strategies section above for specific location recommendations.

Is Stella Montis worth the effort to unlock?

Absolutely. Stella Montis represents Arc Raiders’ most significant content expansion since launch, featuring a uniquely preserved facility environment, exclusive ARC enemies (Matriarch and Shredder), new legendary weapons, dedicated questlines with backstory revelations, and architectural complexity with significant vertical gameplay elements. The map fundamentally expands both combat possibilities and world-building depth.

Final Thoughts

The Stella Montis unlock event represents everything exciting about modern live-service games done right – community collaboration, meaningful player agency, and substantial content rewards. Whether you’re grinding materials solo or coordinating with your squad, every contribution brings the Arc Raiders community closer to exploring this mysterious mountain facility.

I’ll be updating this guide continuously as Phase 1 progresses and Phase 2 details emerge. Bookmark this page and check back regularly for the latest strategies, Merit farming tips, and Stella Montis exploration guides once the map unlocks.

Now get out there, donate those materials, and let’s unlock Stella Montis together! The Second Wave awaits, and those frozen secrets won’t reveal themselves.