Resources are scarce in Arc Raiders, and call stations serve as tactical beacons. By interacting with one, you request a supply drop of valuable gear directly into the combat zone. These terminals appear as small kiosks or panels dotted across maps like Buried City and Dam Battlegrounds. While they promise extra loot, they also act as beacons, drawing both lethal ARC machines and opportunistic raiders toward your location.

How to request a supply drop from a call station

Preparing your approach

Before summoning supplies, survey the area. Clear any nearby hostile machines—such as wasps or bastions—and watch for enemy players loitering around the terminal. Securing perimeter control maximizes your odds of surviving the drop.

Step 1

Locate the nearest call station on your mini-map as a small terminal icon.​

Step 2

Move to the terminal, keeping cover between you and high-traffic routes.

Step 3

Interact with the call station to initiate the drop sequence. A canister landing zone will be marked visually on your HUD.

How to loot a supply drop

You'll have to wait a while before the supply drops. Keep an eye on the flash.

Once the canister touches down, the high-stakes moment begins - everyone in the vicinity converges on the loot.

Step 1

Sprint to the marked landing point immediately after impact to reduce third-party interference.

Step 2

Open the canister by pressing the interact button; loot will spill into your inventory automatically.

Step 3

Maintain suppressive fire or deploy smoke grenades to stall enemies while looting.

Step 4

Extract via the nearest elevator, raider hatch, or metro station before your loadout attracts too much attention.

How to integrate call stations into extraction loop

Call stations tie directly into ARC Raiders’ broader risk-reward system. Deciding when to call in supplies versus when to push for extraction depends on:

  • Remaining Storm Timer: Late-game storms reduce visibility—ideal for surprise drops.
  • Inventory Capacity: Only summon if you have space to carry high-value items.
  • Squad Coordination: Assign roles: one player loots while others provide overwatch.
  • Machine Proximity: Summon near safe zones where heavy ARC presence is lower.

Mastering these factors turns call stations from liabilities into strategic assets, complementing scavenging, crafting, and quest objectives in Speranza’s underground hub.