Arc Raiders Converging Paths Project Rewards Guide Explained

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The Forgotten Relics update has been live for a bit now, and if you haven't taken a close look at your Projects tab in the Raider menu yet, you are seriously missing out. Along with the usual survival grind, this update introduces the Converging Paths Project—a temporary, six-stage event that gives us a direct line to some incredibly useful premium cosmetics, blueprint rewards, and a clean stash of 300 Raider Coins.

If you are looking to optimize your runs, secure some top-tier gear, and find out exactly what you need to extract from the wasteland before the event disappears, this guide breaks down every single stage, the rewards waiting for you, and how to approach the grind smart.

The Six Stages and What You Get

The Converging Paths Project progresses sequentially. You cannot skip ahead, meaning you will need to knock out the objectives one after another. The tasks are a mix of dealing raw combat damage and handing over Old World relics that you scavenge during your extractions.

StageMain ObjectiveKey Rewards
Stage 1Deal 1,200 damage to ARC in the SwampLure Grenade Traps, Pulse Mines, 25 Raider Tokens
Stage 2Donate Train Models, Steering Wheels, Air FreshenersSmoke Grenade Traps, Explosive Mines, 25 Raider Coins
Stage 3Donate Sextants, Sundials, Metal BracketsBlaze Grenade Traps, Jolt Mines, Rascal II weapon, 50 Raider Coins
Stage 4Donate Tellurions, Elephant Obelisks, Light BulbsSurge Coils, Blaze Grenade Traps, Explosive Mines, 50 Raider Coins
Stage 5Donate Rare, Epic, and Legendary Colorful ShoesCombat MK.3 (Flanking), Photoelectric Cloak, Bobcat II weapon, 50 Raider Coins
Stage 6Deal damage to ARC using mines or trapsSextant Backpack Charm, Red Black Saltwalker Outfit, Surge Coil Blueprint, 100 Raider CoinsCritical Project Strategy: Play Smart

Looking over the list, it's easy to just start blindly turning in loot. However, a little planning will save you hours of unnecessary scavenging and combat frustration. Here is how you should handle the event to maximize your efficiency:

• Save Your Mines and Traps (Crucial for Stage 6): Notice how Stages 1 through 5 shower you with a heavy stockpile of traps, pulse mines, and explosive devices? There is a very specific reason for that. Stage 6 explicitly demands that you deal combat damage to ARC using traps or mines. Resist the urge to use these rewards as throwaway utility during your mid-stage runs. Hoard them like gold, pile them into your storage, and unleash them all at once when you hit the final stage to clear that final hurdle instantly.
• Double Grind Your Merits: Efficiency is everything when you are dropping into dangerous territory. The rare Old World items you extract for the Converging Paths Project—like the Tellurions, Sextants, and Legendary Colorful Shoes—simultaneously count toward your overall Forgotten Relics event Merits. This means every successful extraction works double-time, advancing both reward tracks at the exact same moment. Keep track of what you need for both to prevent leaving critical junk behind.
• Watch the Clock: This is a time-limited seasonal event, and it is slated to end in late July 2026. Once the deadline hits, the project will close, and exclusive rewards like the Red Black Saltwalker Outfit and the Surge Coil Blueprint will become completely unavailable. If you want these premium items without spending real money, you need to make these item turn-ins a priority in your upcoming sessions.
  
  

Final Thoughts

Overall, the Converging Paths Project is a highly rewarding addition for active players. It gives a clear purpose to the items you are pulling out of the ruins and drops enough premium currency (300 Raider Coins total) and gear blueprints to make it well worth the effort.