The Cold Snap update in ARC Raiders has arrived with the Flickering Flames project, with different stages, and there’s suddenly been an increase in demand for Empty Wine Bottle.
The Empty Wine Bottle has been present in ARC Raiders since the game’s launch on Oct. 30. Until now, its only use (as far as I know) has been as a trinket that you can sell for a lot of cash. But you’ll have to find this item if you’re looking to complete the Flickering Flames project as quickly as possible.
While finding the Empty Wine Bottle can be a matter of luck, this guide will list down the best possible spots to make things easier for you.
Best spots to farm Empty Wine Bottle in ARC Raiders
The Empty Wine Bottle can be found across all maps (I have never found it on Stell Montis, incidentally). It’s a common-rarity item, so finding it shouldn’t be much of a problem. I started my search for it on the Dam Battlegrounds map. I found the one Empty Wine Bottle in the Ruby Residence area of Dam Battlegrounds.

This massive building has multiple containers that you can search for valuable loot. It’s also a Residential area, and I feel items like a Wine Bottle spawn more commonly in such places. You’ll typically find them in breachable containers, but they can also be found on shelves occasionally.
Ultimately, it all boils down to luck, and the Ruby Residence isn’t the only spot. However, it’s just a location that could help you find the item quicker. You can also try the Research and Administration building on the Dam Battlegrounds map.
Another great area to search is the apartment buildings and houses located in Piazza Rosa on the Buried City map. I won’t mention a specific spot, as Empty Wine Bottle has been pretty common.

Always try to search on a map that doesn’t have the Cold Snap modifier active. The Cold Snap modifier raises the base rarity of items that you can find on the map. The increased rarity buff will make it harder for you to find common items like the Empty Wine Bottle.
While you only require one Empty Wine Bottle, you’ll need to find a lot of Candleberries if you want to complete the Flickering Flames project before it expires in January.
Published: Dec 16, 2025 01:59 pm