ARC Raiders Scrappy upgrades tied to map hotspots and events

Players of ARC Raiders seeking to upgrade Scrappy, the game's scavenging rooster companion, are being directed to a small set of items and locations across several maps to unlock higher passive resource yields. To reach the first upgrade, players must find a dog collar; subsequent tiers require fruits and household items found in defined map hotspots and occasional world events.

Scrappy begins gathering basic crafting materials automatically, and each training level increases the quantity and rarity of items he can scrounge. The first upgrade, to level two, requires a dog collar. The item appears as a rare recyclable and is most commonly found in residential areas on maps such as Buried City and Spaceport. Players report finding collars inside small containers, in bins, and as loose objects on tabletops and furniture. The game's workshop includes a Train Scrappy tracking option that marks required items in inventory with a diamond icon to make them easier to spot.

The second and third upgrades rely on nature materials. Lemons and apricots are required early on, with some accounts indicating three of each are needed to reach level three. These fruits spawn on trees and in small...