- What to know
- Bird City event overview and why it prints money
- Expected profit per run in Bird City Event
- How bird nests work and where to find them
- Rubber ducks and their value tiers
- Other valuable loot from bird nests
- Best areas to loot in Bird City
- Why the snap hook is essential
- Example of a successful high-profit run
- Why Bird City outperforms every other event so far
What to know
- Bird City is a limited map event inside Buried City
- Bird nests on rooftops and chimneys are the main money source
- New collectible rubber ducks sell for massive coin values
- A single clean run can exceed 200k coins with low combat risk
With the latest update, ARC Raiders quietly introduced what is now the most profitable event the game has ever seen. The Bird City event, located within Buried City, turns vertical exploration into absurd profit by rewarding players who loot rooftops instead of fighting nonstop on the streets. If optimized correctly, a single run can generate 200,000+ coins, outpacing bosses, vault runs, and traditional loot routes by a wide margin.
What makes this event special is not just raw coin output, but how consistently achievable it is, even for solo players. The risk is manageable, combat is optional, and the rewards scale rapidly with knowledge rather than gear.
Bird City event overview and why it prints money
Bird City transforms Buried City into a vertical loot playground. Rooftops, chimneys, and elevated structures now spawn bird nests, which act as high-value loot containers. These nests primarily drop new rubber duck collectibles, along with trinkets, mixtapes, and rare sellables.
Unlike traditional containers, bird nests have an exceptionally high value-to-weight ratio, meaning you can fill your inventory with items that convert directly into massive coin payouts on extraction. This makes Bird City especially strong for players who want fast profit with minimal inventory management.
Expected profit per run in Bird City Event
| Run quality | Estimated coins |
|---|---|
| Low-roll run | 90,000 – 130,000 coins |
| Average optimized run | 150,000 – 180,000 coins |
| High-roll / clean extraction | 200,000 – 220,000+ coins |
A fully optimized run showcased a successful extraction with 212,000 coins, without relying on boss kills or vault access.
How bird nests work and where to find them
Bird nests spawn almost exclusively on rooftops and inside chimneys, rewarding players who stay above street level. They are easy to miss if you are used to horizontal looting, but once spotted, they become the backbone of the event.
Nests typically drop one to multiple high-value items, with ducks being the most valuable. Chimneys are particularly strong loot points, often overlooked by other players and AI alike.
Rubber ducks and their value tiers
The standout feature of Bird City is the introduction of multiple rubber duck variants, each with different rarity and sell value.
| Duck type | Rarity | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Doodly Duck | Common | Frequent drop, still high value |
| Familiar Duck | Uncommon | Solid mid-tier payout |
| Tropical Duck | Rare | Strong sell value |
| Gentle Duck | Rare | Often paired with trinkets |
| Alien Duck | Very rare | High-value collector item |
| Flashy Duck | Ultra rare | Massive coin payout |
Even lower-tier ducks are worth picking up, as they stack into large totals quickly. Higher-tier ducks dramatically spike run value when found.
Other valuable loot from bird nests
Bird nests are not limited to ducks. They also drop trinkets and mixtapes, which further inflate run profits without taking much space.
| Loot type | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Trinkets | High resale, low weight |
| Mixtapes | Consistent bonus value |
| Misc sellables | Easy coin padding |
These items help stabilize runs where duck RNG is weaker, ensuring that even average runs remain profitable.
Best areas to loot in Bird City
The southern market rooftops of Buried City are currently the most profitable zone within the event. These rooftops feature dense nest spawns, short traversal distances, and multiple escape paths.
Staying in the southern half of the map significantly reduces risk while maximizing nest density. Vertical movement between adjacent buildings allows you to chain nests quickly without returning to ground level.
Why the snap hook is essential
Bringing a snap hook is critical for maximizing profit. Rooftop-to-rooftop traversal becomes faster, safer, and quieter, allowing you to loot nests before other players or patrols arrive.
Without a snap hook, climbing is slower and more exposed, increasing the chance of unwanted engagements. With it, Bird City becomes a low-risk, high-reward farming route rather than a scramble.
Example of a successful high-profit run
A clean, optimized Bird City run shows just how extreme the profit potential really is when everything lines up. In this case, the run focused almost entirely on southern Buried City market rooftops, avoiding street-level combat and prioritizing fast vertical movement between buildings. A full Bird City run demonstrated:
- Multiple duck variants collected
- Several trinkets and mixtapes
- Minimal combat engagement
- Final extraction total of 212,000 coins
This confirms Bird City as the highest coin-per-minute activity currently available in ARC Raiders.
Why Bird City outperforms every other event so far
Traditional farming methods rely on vault RNG, boss fights, or heavy combat, all of which carry significant risk. Bird City flips that formula by rewarding map knowledge, movement, and awareness instead of raw firepower.
The event is also scalable. New players can profit immediately, while experienced players can push runs beyond 200k coins consistently.
Bird City is not just profitable — it is game-defining for ARC Raiders’ economy. With 200,000+ coins per run, minimal risk, and repeatable routes, it currently stands as the best money-making strategy in the game. If you are looking to fund upgrades, gear experiments, or future updates, Bird City should be your top priority before inevitable balance changes arrive.
