A Bad Feeling is one of those Arc Raiders quests where your gut instinct is right — something’s off with the ARC, and it’s your job to figure out what. The catch? The game doesn’t give you a map marker. No yellow squares, no cute icons… just vibes and a strange signal you need to track down.
If you want a quick, no-nonsense rundown on how to finish A Bad Feeling and turn that eerie signal into free loot, here’s the full walkthrough.
How to Complete the “A Bad Feeling” Quest in Arc Raiders
1. Your Objective:
Once the quest activates, your task is simple on paper:
“Find and search any ARC Probe or ARC Courier.”
These ARC devices are chrome-silver pods scattered randomly around the map. They’re not marked on your map until you’re close, which is why this quest throws some players off.
Where to Find ARC Probes / Couriers
Here’s what makes them easier to spot:
✔ They ping your map only when you’re nearby
Get within a certain radius and the Probe/Courier will suddenly appear as an icon.
✔ They emit a subtle audio cue
A soft “ping” or mechanical chime.
If you play with headphones, you’ll hear it before you see it.
✔ Good hotspot to try: Hydroponic Dome Complex
Players consistently report high spawn chances here.
If it’s not there, keep roaming — these things are all over the world.
How to Complete the Quest
1. Approach the Probe/Courier
Walk up to it and press E (or your platform’s interaction key).
2. Breach the probe
You’ll crack it open, revealing its inventory function.
3. Quest Complete
The moment you interact with it, the mission is marked as finished.
Bonus: It becomes a permanent stash
Once breached, this ARC Probe/Courier becomes a safe storage chest you can use every time you return to that map. Very handy if you’re carrying valuable loot and your pockets are full.
Rewards for Completing “A Bad Feeling”
You get a bundle of useful early-game crafting materials:
| Item | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Metal Parts | ×10 |
| Steel Spring | ×5 |
| Duct Tape | ×5 |
Not glamorous, but extremely useful for early workshop upgrades and repairs.
More Arc Raiders Guides
If you’re progressing through the early questline, these guides help round out your knowledge:
- Tips & Tricks to Progress Faster
- Picking Up The Pieces Quest Guide
- Clearer Skies Quest Guide
- Trash Into Treasure Quest Guide
- Scrappy Leveling Guide (All Items & Locations)
Final Thoughts
A Bad Feeling is basically Arc Raiders teaching you how to recognize the world’s hidden systems — sound cues, proximity triggers, and scavenging landmarks. Once you know what ARC Probes look and sound like, this mission becomes a breeze and those stashes become lifesavers for later raids.
