The Espresso quest in Arc Raiders starts with Apollo, one of Speranza's engineers, longing for a taste of pre-apocalypse normalcy amid the constant ARC threat. He asks you to scavenge an espresso machine—or at least its working parts—from the ruined topside world, turning a simple fetch task into a tense little infiltration ARC Raiders Coins.

Accepting the quest from the hub drops a marker pointing to Buried City, but experienced raiders know the real action is around Plaza Rosa in the south, where old cafés cling to faded signs promising forgotten comforts. Completing the quest rewards the Coffee Pot trinket for minor stamina boosts and three Adrenaline Shots, making it a quick win for early progression while teaching stealth and looting basics.

Preparation is key, as Buried City is full of patrolling ARCs, turrets, and other raiders after the same loot. Equipping an augment with a Safe Pocket slot protects the quest item during combat or extraction—dropping it mid-run means restarting. Bring a medium-ammo rifle like Renegade for weak points on Wardens, a shield to distract turrets, and mobility tools such as ziplines or grapple augments to bypass open areas. Scout the map before dropping, coordinate with your squad, or move solo during quieter periods, sticking close to ruined buildings to avoid flyers.

Getting to Plaza Rosa requires caution. The area south of Town Hall is busy, with ARC packs spawning from vents and occasional players drawing aggro. Move down the main street past collapsed high-rises, using alleys to avoid Bastion heavies, until you reach the Café Da Rosa sign. The café is exposed, often guarded by a ceiling turret; crouch-walk around it or bait it with thrown debris before entering. Inside, dust hangs in the air and counters are littered with rusted mugs, but the espresso machine reliably sits on the bar's right side, ready to interact for "Espresso Machine Parts."

There are alternative spawns if Plaza Rosa is too hot. Testing Annex on Dam Battlegrounds hides machines in reception lockers or upstairs mess halls, while residential houses on Blue Gate have counters with parts. These backups are useful for duos or when Buried City queues are busy, though they don't have the main marker. After grabbing the parts, quickly loot for scraps like ammo or medkits, but don't linger more than 30 seconds. Slot the parts into Safe Pocket immediately to protect them.

Extraction is the most delicate part. Southern Station is just a short distance from the café, offering a zipline or careful sprint. Time your exit during ARC lulls, suppress stragglers silently if needed, and activate the panel to board the train. Failed extractions mean losing the parts, so layer defensive cooldowns and watch for ambushing players. Returning to Speranza triggers dialogue with Apollo, who gets excited about your find, handing out rewards that subtly improve raid sustainability.

Common pitfalls include turrets respawning quickly—one-shot them with heavy weapons like Anvil—and parts occasionally glitching, which can be fixed by server-hopping or clearing the building fully. Squads can split roles, with one distracting while another grabs the parts, but solos can manage in under five minutes with patience. Progressing this quest also increases mid-tier reputation with Apollo, opening vendor discounts and teasing future tech-repair storylines u4gm ARC Raiders Coins.

The Espresso quest captures Arc Raiders' mix of scavenging tension and lighthearted charm. A simple coffee run becomes a mini lesson in stealth, risk management, and map awareness. Master Plaza Rosa, know your backups, and extract safely to claim the rewards. Even in the apocalypse, everyone needs their caffeine fix—one rusty machine at a time.