Since Headwinds dropped, Buried City has started playing like a different map. You'll feel it the moment Bird City rolls in and the streets get loud with wings. People who used to sweep every room now sprint for ladders, balconies, anything that gets them above street level. If you're trying to turn that chaos into profit, it helps to think in terms of value per minute, not "loot everything," and that's where ARC Raiders Coins end up being the yardstick players measure their runs against while they race the timer and each other.

Why Chimneys Matter

Bird City isn't just atmosphere. The whole modifier nudges you into a rooftop route, and the payoff is inside the chimneys on those tiled-roof, Italian-looking buildings. Up there, you'll spot bird nests tucked into the tops like somebody shoved a loot box where smoke should go. They don't behave like normal containers, either. The drops feel focused: fewer "junk drawer" vibes, more "this is actually worth carrying." You'll still see basic parts, food, and odd little sellables, but the nests are famous for one thing—rubber ducks, of all items.

The Duck Table And The Real Jackpot

There are seven duck variants in circulation, and you don't get to pick what you're hunting. It's straight RNG every time you crack a nest. Most pulls land in the common-to-uncommon range, so expect to see the Classic duck a lot, plus stuff like Tropical, Gentle, or Alien on a good streak. The dream pull is the Familiar Duck. That one sits at epic rarity and usually sells around 7,000 Raider Coins, which is why people talk about "duck farming" like it's a real job. They stack up to 15 per slot, too, so a single inventory square can turn into a serious payday if luck decides to cooperate.

Routing, Pace, And Staying Alive

Because you can't target a specific duck, volume is the only strategy that consistently works. The best routes aren't complicated; they're dense. Old Town and the Village are popular because you can chain rooftops without dropping back into the open, and that's half the battle. Keep moving, keep scanning, and don't overthink every building. Use ziplines when they're faster, take the parkour lines when they're safer, and remember that once a nest is looted, it's dead until the next respawn or match. Also, don't tunnel vision. Rooftops make you visible, and the sound of someone clambering around tiles is basically an invitation to get third-partied.

Timing The Modifier And What Players Do With The Haul

None of this matters if Bird City isn't active, so people watch the schedule like it's a limited-time sale. When the modifier pops, lobbies get sweaty fast: everyone rushes the same rooflines, grabs nests, and tries to extract before the map feels picked clean. Some players sell immediately, others hoard ducks as trophies because, honestly, it's weirdly satisfying watching the pile grow. And if you're the type who likes keeping your economy flexible—whether you're saving for upgrades or just want a buffer for bad runs—services like RSVSR can be a convenient option for picking up game currency or items without turning every session into a grind.