Description
Well, we found nothing. The Valley Stronghold looks like it’s been abandoned for a while now. Nothing left but a few scraggly militants. What’s worse, we didn’t find any traces of explosives there either. The Guard Corps is going to conduct a thorough search of Marulos, while Vinson and the family do the same in Floranpino. Onotos is the Forest Man’s territory, so neither the Guard Corps nor the family can do much there. Word is you and the Forest Man get along okay, so we’re sending you to Northridge instead. Pay careful attention to the area with the tall
Location: Northridge.
Contact: Ajax.
Mission Objectives
- Search containers 5 times at the Communication Station Main Building in Northridge.
- Destroy the control panel in the Communication Station Annex Building in Northridge.
Rewards
- 9.000 XP;
- 20.000 Koen.
How to complete the mission?
Ajax confirms that the Valley Stronghold has been abandoned, leaving behind little more than stragglers and empty leads. With no evidence of explosives uncovered, the investigation now shifts to Northridge, specifically the Communication Station. Your task is to search the site for intelligence and sabotage enemy infrastructure to slow down their operations.
Step-by-Step Walkthrough
1. Travel to Northridge – Communication Station
Spawn into Northridge and move toward the Communication Station, which consists of a Main Building and a smaller Annex Building nearby. Expect high resistance here from both AI enemies and potentially rival players, since this is a hotspot mission area.
2. Search Containers in the Main Building
- Enter the Main Building and interact with the searchable containers (crates, lockers, and supply boxes).
- You must perform 5 successful searches for the objective to count.
- Each search takes a few seconds, so secure the area first before interacting.
💡 Pro Tip: Clear enemies room by room, then post a teammate at the entrance while you complete searches to avoid ambushes.
3. Destroy the Control Panel in the Annex
- After searching the containers, move to the Annex Building (a smaller side structure near the Communication Station).
- Inside, locate the control panel. It will have an interaction prompt allowing you to destroy it.
- Once destroyed, the sabotage is complete. Expect enemy reinforcements after this action, so be ready for a fight.
4. Extract Safely
With both objectives complete, head to the nearest extraction point. Survival is key – if you die before extracting, you may lose progress.
Loadout Recommendations
- Primary Weapon: Mid- to long-range rifle (AK-74N, M4A1, or SCAR) for engaging enemies around the Communication Station.
- Secondary Weapon: SMG (UMP45 or MP5 9x19mm) for close-quarters combat inside the buildings.
- Armor: Class 3–4 armor to handle heavy AI fire.
- Gear: Bring grenades for room clearing and medical supplies for extended firefights.
Tips for Success
- Secure the building before searching containers – AI reinforcements can overwhelm you if you rush.
- The Annex is usually less fortified than the Main Building, but enemies may spawn after you destroy the control panel.
- Consider running this mission with teammates – one focuses on searches while the others secure entry points.
Conclusion
The Empty-Handed mission in Arena Breakout: Infinite is a mix of reconnaissance and sabotage. By carefully searching containers in the Main Building and then destroying the control panel in the Annex, you’ll cripple enemy communication efforts in Northridge. Bring a balanced loadout, clear systematically, and extract safely to claim your 9,000 XP and 20,000 Koen.
