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Cold Storage is the second quest in the Stella Montis storyline in ARC Raiders, following the In My Image mission. This time, Shani sends you out to recover fragments of the old world—specifically a set of rare books believed to be stored in containers operated by J. Kozma Ventures. These containers are scattered across Stella Montis, and you’ll need to locate one, retrieve the books, and safely extract.

This fully unique guide will walk you through everything you need to know about completing the Cold Storage quest efficiently, including the best container locations, safety tips, and how to avoid losing your quest item.

How the Cold Storage Quest Works

Shani informs you that Stella Montis may still contain relics from pre-ARC times. Your task is simple in theory:

1. Find any J. Kozma Ventures container

2. Search the container to retrieve Old World Books

3. Store the books safely and extract

4. Return the item to Shani

The challenge lies not in the objective itself, but in navigating ARC-infested areas and ensuring you don’t lose the books before extracting.

Step 1: Locate a J. Kozma Ventures Container

These containers are easy to identify because they are clearly labeled with the J. Kozma Ventures logo or name on the sides. They appear as medium-sized storage units similar to typical supply containers found throughout Stella Montis.

While they spawn in multiple places, there are two guaranteed and easy locations to search first.

Best J. Kozma Ventures Container Locations

1. Metro Lobby Area (Most Reliable Location)

The easiest and fastest place to complete Cold Storage is inside the Lobby Metro on the first layer of Stella Montis.

Where to Find It

• Located directly in front of the train call button

• Positioned in the center of the Metro hallway

• Surrounded by mechanical debris and ARC units

This container is one of the most consistent spawns in the map, and players often head here first because the route is simple and quick.

Be Careful of Nearby Enemies

The Metro Lobby often contains:

• ARC drones

• Patrol bots

• Occasionally turrets

It’s best to clear the area before searching so you’re not interrupted during the interaction.

2. Southern Stella Montis (Safest Location)

If the Metro Lobby is too crowded or already breached by another player, the southern end of Stella Montis offers a calm alternative.

Why This Location Is Better for Solo Players

• Typically fewer ARC patrols

• Containers are accessible without long combat encounters

• Great for performing the quest quietly

Many Raiders prefer this southern spawn because it minimizes risk and allows safe looting.

Step 2: Search the Container

Once you find a J. Kozma Ventures container, walk around its exterior until you see the “Search Container” interaction appear.

Containers do not require breaching—they can be searched immediately.

Quest Item You’re Looking For

Inside, you will find:

Old World Books

Shani describes these books as relics from humanity’s past—unremarkable to most, but priceless to preservationists. These are the items you must safely extract.

Step 3: Store the Old World Books in Your Safe Pocket

This step is essential.

If you die without the books stored in your Safe Pocket, you lose them.

That means you must repeat the quest from the start.

Why You Must Use a Normal Loadout

A normal loadout includes a Safe Pocket.
A free loadout does NOT.

Before running this quest:

• Make sure at least one Safe Pocket slot is empty

• Immediately place the Old World Books inside it once acquired

This prevents your progress from being destroyed by a stray turret or an unlucky bot encounter.

Step 4: Extract From Stella Montis

After safely pocketing the Old World Books, find the nearest extraction elevator and leave the map.

Extraction points can be found:

• Near the Metro

• In the southern corridors

• Beside utility walkways and service tunnels

Once extracted, return to Orbital and speak with Shani to complete the quest.

Cold Storage Quest Rewards

When you hand in the book set, Shani rewards you with:

• 3x Gas Mine

• 1x Raider Hatch Key

These rewards give you extra utility and traversal options in future runs, and the Raider Hatch Key in particular is valuable for exploration-based progression.

Completing Cold Storage also unlocks the next quest in the Stella Montis chain:

→ Snap and Salvage

Speedrunning Tip for Fast Completion

Here’s the quickest way to finish Cold Storage in under five minutes:

1. Load into Stella Montis

2. Head straight to the Lobby Metro

3. Search the J. Kozma Ventures container near the train controls

4. Pocket the Old World Books

5. Extract at the nearby elevator

6. Return to Shani

This skips nearly all combat and lets you move directly into the next quest.

Complete Cold Storage Easily

If container locations are contested, or if you struggle with enemy clusters near the Metro, ARC Raiders Boosting at GladiatorBoost can make the quest fast and stress-free. Boosters can help you:

• Reach the container safely

• Clear dangerous ARC units blocking access

• Secure the Old World Books without risk

• Extract reliably to avoid losing the item

It’s a great option for players who want clean progression or don’t want to waste time retrying the quest. (Insert your internal link here.)

Final Checklist for Cold Storage

• Search for a J. Kozma Ventures container

• Metro Lobby and southern Stella Montis are the best locations

• Find Old World Books inside

• Put the books in your Safe Pocket immediately

• Extract safely

• Deliver the books to Shani

Do this successfully, and you’ll move straight into the next questline phase.