Arc Raiders Update Resolves Stella Montis Seed Vault Issue and Eliminates Challenging Buried City Guitar Puzzle

The Headwinds update has officially dropped for Arc Raiders, bringing a fresh vibe to the city with new birds and an exciting mod for players to explore. The Seed Vault extraction on Stella Montis has been organized, and that pesky guitar puzzle in Buried City has been disabled.

That’s right! For those who might not be in the know, Buried City features a challenging map-wide orienteering task where players can hunt for guitars by pressing 15 buttons in a specific sequence. It’s a real headache, especially with arcs and other players lurking around. Thankfully, this patch now allows players to buy the guitars directly from Shani’s shop, much to the relief of many. One player on Reddit summed it up well: “That puzzle was damn near impossible unless you waited ’til the last six-to-ten minutes and still not guaranteed. At least you can purchase it now.”

However, not everyone is thrilled about the change. Some players miss the side-quest aspect, enjoying the “thrill of the chase,” as one Redditor put it. Another shared their solo experience: “60+ stims, ten lure grenades, nine zip lines, and three hours.” Clearly, Embark took note of the feedback and decided the risk didn’t match the reward.

On the Stella Montis front, players can no longer camp in the Seed Vault after the extraction goes off to ambush others. Anything that makes life tougher for sneaky campers is a win, and this change definitely fits the bill.

The patch notes also include a variety of fixes and minor tweaks, marking the start of the Arc Raiders 2026 roadmap. It looks like Embark is ready to shake things up in all sorts of ways.

In a fun twist, Arc Raiders players have discovered a real-life Stella Montis in Italy, and the reviews are hilarious: “The Shredders are a bit of a nuisance.”