Of all things, ARC Raiders players are going crazy for some ducks—it is quacking awesome and they are right to call it ‘the biggest W since launch’

The new ARC Raiders update, Headwinds, is live, and it has brought many new and exciting things to the game. Most notable is the new queue, but it seems players have their gazes set on things of the rubbery kind: Rubber Ducks.

The Headwinds update for ARC Raiders is only the first of many patches to come in 2026, and it’s already making a buzz among the community. However, what exactly is buzzing isn’t the new queue or map condition. No, it’s the Rubber Duck, or, to be more exact, Rubber Ducks. What was before just a random trash item you could find around the game’s maps and then place in your room in Speranza has now snowballed into a Pokémon-esque collection of various Ducks, each with their own rarity and value.

Players are running around topside trying their best to catch them all, because no room in Speranza would ever be complete without having some ultra diamond rare “Familiar Duck” hanging around.

Some are already calling this the “biggest W since launch,” and I genuinely am starting to see the appeal. ARC Raiders‘ loot is its core mechanic. It’s what motivates you to emerge from the depths and scour the topside world for resources and weapons. With these Ducks, there’s an extra reason to go around looking for stuff, as if a new form of quest had been added into the game.

It’s as community-oriented as a patch can be, showing Embark Studios’ formula of catering to the player (the casual, not the pro). Shooting ARCs and gunning down every person you see is fun and all, but sometimes a man just wants to squeeze a rubber duck. A diamond-plated, rare, expensive rubber ducky.

Oh, and if you want to find them all and can’t be bothered with searching everywhere, we’ve got you covered.

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Expired Respirator might not be a new item in ARC Raiders, but the demand for it has gone up after the Headwinds update went live.

The Trophy Display project, added as part of the Headwinds update, requires you to find and submit Expired Respirators. Doing so will earn you different rewards that might be immensely beneficial for your in-game grind.

While there’s an element of randomness associated with how you can find, this guide will help raise the odds of your success.

Best Expired Respirator locations in ARC Raiders

There’s no fixed area where you’re guaranteed to find Expired Respirators. However, it’s a medical equipment that can typically be found in commercial areas. I usually used to find this item in different spots of the Buried City. The Hospital is a POI that seems to have the highest chances of success.

Another great spot is the Testing Annex location on Dam Battlegrounds. The spot, located in the southern part of the map, can also help you with a few Expired Respirators. That said, it ultimately depends on your luck.

If you’re on the Spaceport or the Blue Gate map, I will concentrate on hitting the Commercial and Residential areas. You’ll want to go carefully through all the containers and other breachable spots that you might find.

How to use Expired Respirators in ARC Raiders

As of writing, the most important use of the Expired Respirators is to complete the second stage of the Trophy Display project. You’ll need to submit three of these items once you’ve unlocked Stage 2. Doing so will get you three Photoelectric Cloak, and bring you one step closer to unlocking the final rewards.

Once done, you can recycle Expired Respirators to get four Fabric and eight Rubber Parts. Both items are staples for several crafting recipes, and you should stack them as much as possible.

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