ARC Raiders Delays First Expedition

ARC Raiders just announced that its first Expedition wipe has been delayed by a couple of days, effectively giving players just a little more time to prepare before the window closes. As mentioned in a post on the official ARC Raiders X account, the Expedition window will now open on December 17, 2025, two days later than its original December 15 date.

Expeditions in ARC Raiders are similar to Call of Duty‘s Prestige system, in that those who elect to participate in the event will have their current Raider wiped, forcing them to start a new character once the next “season” begins. However, there are benefits to Expeditions in ARC Raiders, with players who do them receiving a handful of permanent bonuses that should make their next journey through the game a bit easier.

How Expeditions Work in ARC Raiders

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Sending a Raider on an Expedition in ARC Raiders is no easy feat, as it requires players to collect or craft a considerable amount of resources and then hand them over to the game before they are even eligible to go on one. It’s not just the time it takes to collect said resources that makes it difficult either, as committing to an Expedition means players will lose almost everything once the six-day window closes. To some players, the work it requires may not be worth it, while others might think otherwise.

What Players Need to Complete an Expedition in ARC Raiders

Project Phase	Required Materials
Foundation	150x Metal Parts 200x Rubber Parts 80x ARC Alloy 15x Steel Spring
Core Systems	35x Durable Cloth 30x Wires 30x Electrical Components 5x Cooling Fans
Framework	5x Light Bulb 30x Battery 20x Sensors 1x Exodus Modules
Outfitting	5x Humidifier 5x Advanced Electrical Components 3x Magnetic Accelerator 3x Leaper Pulse Unit
Load Stage	250,000 Coins’ worth of Combat Items 100,000 Coins’ worth of Survival Items 180,000 Coins’ worth of Provisions 300,000 Coins’ worth of Materials
Departure	Any items remaining in the player’s inventory are contributed to the Expedition, with the total sum of said items earning players up to 5 skill points for their next Raider (one million Coins per skill point)

What Players Get for Sending Their Raider on an Expedition in ARC Raiders

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Again, while the above might sound like a lot of work, going on an Expedition in ARC Raiders can be worth it, depending on perspetive. There are a handful of bonuses players who elect to send their Raider on an Expedition will unlock.

Up to 5 bonus skill points based on the total value of stash and Coins at the time of expedition (one million Coins per skill point)
+12 permanent extra stash space
The Patchwork Raider outfit
Improved early-game buffs for the new character:
- 5% XP boost
- 6% increased Scrappy materials yield
- 10% repair buff

While some players might regard exclusive skins as not worth the effort it takes to qualify for an Expedition in ARC Raiders, the bonus skill points, increased XP gain, and permanent stash space are all things most ARC Raiders players covet. Plus, those who were unable or unmotivated to reach Level 75 during ARC Raiders‘ first season will have an easier time achieving that goal with their next Raider thanks to the increased XP gain offered by the Expedition bonus.

What Players Will Lose After an Expedition in ARC Raiders

As mentioned, these bonuses come with the caveat of a big permanent loss to the player’s current character in ARC Raiders, though not having them around anymore should make the wipe easier to stomach. It’s not that their next Raider will be starting from square one, however, thanks to the bonuses.

Everything that will be reset after an Expedition wipe in ARC Raiders:

Skill Tree
Level
Stash
Workshop
Crafting Abilities
Blueprints

Some of the community has likely been prepared for the Expedition wipe in ARC Raiders for quite some time now, so the two-day delay might not be the best of news for them. However, those who were either late to the party or simply haven’t had enough time to gather the materials can take advantage of the new window. According to the post on ARC Raiders‘ official X account, which included a link to the official blog post detailing the delay, the window has been delayed to December 17, with the window closing on December 22.

Players have already been able to contribute to their first Expedition in ARC Raiders, but the six-day window acts as a final countdown to the wipe. Until then, players may get another live event in the game with ARC Raiders‘ Cold Snap update, giving them another reason to get into the game.