Arc Raiders Saltwalker Outfit: How to Unlock It Step by Step

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In ARC Raiders, the Saltwalker Outfit is tied to a limited-time progression system rather than a simple shop purchase or random drop. If you want it, you’ll need to participate in the event systems active during the Forgotten Relics Event and the Converging Paths Project, both running in the same seasonal window.

The unlock process is split into two parts: the main outfit progression track and a separate project that unlocks the premium color variant. Below is a clear breakdown of how everything works and what you need to do.

Event Overview

The Saltwalker Outfit is connected to two parallel systems:

Forgotten Relics Event Track (main outfit + upgrades)
Converging Paths Project (variant unlocks)

The base outfit is easy to obtain early, but fully completing the set and unlocking the exclusive variant requires steady progress over time.

Step 1: Earn Merits Through the Forgotten Relics Event

The main way to unlock the Saltwalker Outfit is by earning Merits and progressing through a 21-tier event track.

How to earn Merits

You gain Merits in three main ways:

1. Earn XP in raids
Every match you play naturally converts XP into Merits. No extra steps required—just play normally across any map.

2. Loot Forgotten Relics
While exploring Topside areas, you can find special relic items inside containers such as lockers, drawers, and crates.
If you extract successfully with these items, you get bonus Merits based on rarity. Higher rarity means faster progression.

3. Complete milestone tiers
The event track is structured into 21 rewards tiers, and each milestone gives you cosmetic rewards and progression bonuses.

Important milestone details
The Saltwalker base outfit unlocks immediately at the first milestone
First unlock happens at around 150 Merits (about 15,000 XP)
Full completion of all 21 tiers requires 3,150 Merits (about 315,000 XP total)
Final rewards include cosmetics, toggles, and Raider Tokens

So even casual play will get you the outfit early, but full completion requires consistent daily progress.

Step 2: Unlock the Red-Black Variant via Converging Paths

If you want the more exclusive version of the outfit, you’ll need to complete the Converging Paths Project.

This is a separate progression system with its own stages and rewards.

How it works

The project is divided into six stages:

Secure supplies for nomad groups
Retrieve and extract key resources
Collect special trinkets from Topside areas
Progressively build out a trophy display case at your base

Each stage adds more detail to your display and moves you closer to the final reward.

Final rewards

Completing all six stages unlocks:

Red-Black Saltwalker Outfit variant
Sextant backpack charm
Additional Raider Tokens

This variant is purely cosmetic but shows full completion of the seasonal content loop.

Step 3: Best Progress Strategy (Avoid the Late Grind)

Because the event is only active for a limited window, it helps to pace your progress instead of rushing at the end.

Recommended daily target
Around 7,700 XP per day
This ensures you reach full completion within the event timeframe
Efficient farming approach

To maximize progress:

Focus on looting containers during raids
Prioritize extracting relics rather than just fighting
Combine XP farming with relic hunting in the same runs

The key efficiency trick is that relic extraction contributes to both the event track and the Converging Paths Project at the same time. So every successful loot run pushes you forward in two systems at once.

The Saltwalker Outfit in ARC Raiders is designed as a progression reward rather than a quick unlock. You get the base version early just by playing, but the full cosmetic set and variant require consistent engagement with both the event track and the Converging Paths Project.

If you play regularly, focus on relic extraction, and keep a steady XP pace, you can unlock everything comfortably before the event ends without needing to grind heavily at the last minute.