Ark Raiders There are many ways to humble you, but the pressed city button puzzle seems like the developers decided to test your patience on purpose. What seems like a harmless red button in front of a mysterious door quickly escalates into a map-wide exercise in coordination. This isn't a puzzle you brute force into, and it's certainly not one you casually stumble upon between fights.
The distances are long, mistakes are instantly punished, and the game offers no sympathy when things go wrong. If you find yourself staring at that door, wondering how to open it, you're in the right place. This guide explains what's going on, what you're actually expected to do, and how to approach the puzzle without spiraling into complete raid-induced despair.
How to complete The Buried City button puzzle
The Buried City button puzzle in Arc Raiders is a brutal test of coordination 15 red buttons on the map need to be activated in a strict sequence. These buttons are spread far and wide, sometimes more than 500 meters from each other, which makes the puzzle slow and unforgiving. Pressing even a single button out of order Immediately Resets the whole sequence.
Movement speed is important, so it is highly recommended to bring adrenaline and Ziplines. The faster you go, the less time there is for something to go wrong.
While it is technically possible to complete the puzzle alone, It is very realistic with a couple or trio. Splitting allows each player to camp near specific buttons and alternate presses as the sequence progresses. Clear voice communication is essentialAs per the timing and confirmation for each activation. Without consistent callouts, it's easy to lose track and accidentally reset the puzzle.
Be aware that anyone can interact with the buttons. If another player, even a random passerby, presses the button out of sequence, the puzzle is immediately reset.
Below, we describe and show each button location in detail.
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Button 1: Plaza Rosa Attic
The first button is On the top floor, tucked inside one of the left-most Plaza Rosa buildings. Go to the second floor and search the room Separate green kitchen. Next to that kitchen, against the wall, you'll find a red button waiting to be pressed Next to the flower chair.
Button 2: Gallery (Bottom)
It sits on the button Far below the interior of the Galleria on the south sideIt's hidden downstairs A narrow corridor. If you are coming from the roof, Slide down the yellow ropeAfter that Immediately turn left. Follow the tight hallway until you find a button stuck to the wall Between some metal plates.
Button 3: Warehouse roof (back side)
Climb onto the roof of the warehouse by using Yellow ladder to the west of the building. Once at the top, move Towards the rear wall near the skylights. The button is hidden in a narrow place between two ventilation unitsIt's easy to miss if you're not checking the walls carefully.
Button 4: Marano Park Shop
inside Marano ParkFind an open space surrounded by trees A small, gray standalone shop building. Go inside and search the inner walls: the button is placed Inside the shop itselfMaking this one of the simpler quests.
Button 5: Grandioso Apartment (South Building, Top Floor)
Enter Southern Grandioso Apartment Building and Make your way to the highest inner floor (not the ceiling). Step out onto the balcony, break the glass, and wander back inside. There is a button Hidden behind a blue and orange patterned sofaout of direct sight.
Button 6: Piazza Arbusto Tower
It is mounted on the button The outer wall of the tall blue tower in Piazza Arbusto. You will need Carefully cross the narrow ledge that wraps around the tower To reach it, so watch your feet while circling the structure. You can get up here by climbing the short building next to the bridge.
Button 7: Library Bus
Just north of Librarysearch for A parked busThe same that can cause a case of weapons. Just get in And examine the interior walls to find a hidden button inside.
Button 8: The building near the town hall
go to Building to the left of the Town Hall and Work your way upstairs. Inside, you'll find a purple bedroom. The The button is hidden behind the bedSo make sure to check out the back wall.
Button 9: Buried Properties (Ryder Depot South)
bus South of Ryder Depot in buried propertyYou'll find a ruined building marked with a yellow flag and a small yellow vehicle inside. There is a button Embedded within the ruins of this structureNext to the little yellow car.
Button 10: Hospital Stairwell
go to the hospital and Find the main staircase. Travel all the way down to the bottom floor, Near hospital metro entrance. There is a button Hiding under the stairsRight at ground level. It will be behind the yellow caution floor signs that are stacked there.
Button 11: Collapsed Bridge Structure
On the abandoned highway, search Broken bridge section that is Collapsed and is now against a building. Use it Yellow Zipline Reach high ruins. Once under the bridge structure, you will find a button inside the rubble.
Button 12: Church Ruins
in Church ruins Location, head towards Bottom-left section of buried structures. The button is placed Next to the chimney on the roof. There are many trees around it.
Button 13: Santa Maria Attic
inside Santa Maria Housing Compoundgo to Far left house. Enter the attic by climbing on the roof and accessing the skylight door. The The button is hidden within this attic space Along the interior wall, next to some piles of furniture.
If you see a security breach container here, you're in the wrong attic at the Santa Maria compound. Exit that attic and follow the roofline to the left.
Button 14: Piazza Roma Tower
This button exists Inside the beige brick tower near Piazza Roma on the northwest sideClose to Marano station. Carefully explore the inner floors of the tower, as the button is mounted A corner of one of the interior walls rather than outside. You'll know you're in the right place when you see tall trees and black street lights.
Button 15: Building near the red tower (last button)
The The final button is found inside a building with green shutters north of the red towerwith the entrance on North side of the building. Look at the first floor next to the stairs. Pressing this button ends the suppressed city puzzle and opens the door for you.
What are the Buried City Button Puzzle Rewards?
Once you press the last button, The closed doors in the oppressed city will finally open. Fireworks will go off when it's unlocked, and you can enter a room full of loot. Inside, you'll find items like Guitars, recorders, Shakersand Candle holders.
Guitars and shakers are featured in this puzzle, so you can only get them by completing this puzzle successfully.
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