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Riding Derby
Far Cry New Dawn

Riding Derby

Learn how to win the dangerous Riding Derby in Far Cry New Dawn. Get tips on vehicle preparation, combat strategies, and how to survive the chaotic race to victory.

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Learn how to win the dangerous Riding Derby in Far Cry New Dawn. Get tips on vehicle preparation, combat strategies, and how to survive the chaotic race to victory.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    After Smalls contacts you, head to the marker at an old gas station northeast of The Refinery.
  2. 2
    Change into the required incognito mask and clothing.
  3. 3
    Get into the vehicle provided by Smalls and prepare for the Derby.
  4. 4
    Drive to the arena and enter the structure.
  5. 5
    At the starting line, the track official will begin the race. Use your sidearm and throwables against opponents.
  6. 6
    Run down anyone on foot, shoot or ram smaller quads, and destroy other vehicles like the dozer.
  7. 7
    You can leave your vehicle if not in immediate danger.
  8. 8
    As more racers, some with mounted guns, join, continue eliminating all opponents to win.
  9. 9
    After winning, you'll be invited to a dinner banquet. Head to the marker, deposit your weapons in the duffel bag, and enter the party.
  10. 10
    Ethan will arrive and propose a deal to the twins to destroy the New Edeners' compound in exchange for the secret of the sacred fruit.
  11. 11
    Smalls will call, informing you he's hidden a sidearm in a toilet. Retrieve it.
  12. 12
    Smalls wants you to eliminate the five bigwigs at the table.
  13. 13
    Identify the Elite bigwigs and aim for headshots for one-shot kills. Failing to do so may result in a difficult fight.
  14. 14
    Once the bigwigs are dead, retrieve your gear from the duffel bag in the garage.
  15. 15
    Raid the nearby safe and take a vehicle.
  16. 16
    Drive out of the garage, running down any Highwaymen in your path, and head for the marker.
  17. 17
    Escape the arena by making a left turn while under heavy fire.
  18. 18
    Smalls will call, mentioning the twins and Ethan are heading north and expressing concern about his involvement being discovered.
Tips
  • Equip a grenade launcher for an easier Derby.
  • The Mechanic perk allows your vehicle to slowly heal itself.
  • Having plenty of explosives is advised.
  • Racing over pink flares on the track will resupply you.
  • Aim for headshots on the Elite bigwigs at the dinner for instant kills.
  • Completion of the story mission.
  • Access to the next mission, "Problem Solver".

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