Arc Raiders Expedition: Rewards & Requirements Breakdown

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The Expedition system in Arc Raiders offers various rewards and has specific requirements. Essentially, it involves building a caravan through multiple steps, which eventually leads to a prestige-like system. In this system, certain progress is reset, but players gain long-term advantages. Participating in expeditions requires careful timing with the departure windows, making it a significant commitment. This raises the question: is it worth it in the first place? To clarify, I’ll explain how expeditions work in Arc Raiders and how you can leave the wasteland for good.

What are Expeditions in Arc Raiders?

Expeditions are special projects where players assemble a caravan in several stages using parts collected from missions. Once all six steps are completed, players can trigger an expedition that resets some progress in exchange for new rewards. So far, only one expedition has been released—focused on building this caravan—but it’s uncertain if future expeditions will focus on the same task or have different goals.

Expedition Rewards

When you successfully start an expedition, your Raider earns a mix of temporary and permanent bonuses. Temporary rewards can stack up to three times if you keep completing expeditions consecutively; missing even one resets these bonuses. Usually, these rewards include gameplay buffs. The rewards are as follows:

Permanent Rewards:

A special cap for Scrappy the Rooster
A unique Raider outfit
An icon indicating expedition progress
An increase of 12 slots in your stash inventory
Up to five skill points, depending on the total stash value at the start (every $1 million in stash gives you one skill point, up to a maximum of five points)

Temporary Rewards:

A 6% boost in material collection (stackable up to 18%)
A 5% XP boost (up to 15%)
A 10% repair boost (up to 30%)

What are the Requirements for Expeditions?

To begin an expedition, you need to complete all project steps to assemble the caravan before the global departure window closes, which is marked in the game’s top right corner. Each step involves gathering specific items or providing certain resources, including combat gear, raw materials, and survival supplies. The process is detailed on the expedition page, which shows exactly what you need to contribute. For helpful tips on finding items, check out the loot cheat sheet available on the game’s site.

Departure Windows and Schedule

Expedition windows follow a predictable schedule:

The expedition starts when developers decide, and players have 60 days from that moment to gather and donate resources.
Once all six steps are completed, players have 7 days to officially start the expedition.
Failing to meet either deadline means losing the chance to progress this expedition and waiting for the next window.

What Progress Gets Reset?

Some game progress resets when you trigger an expedition, but certain elements carry over. Here’s what resets and what stays:

Resets:

Coins and money
Stash size and contents
Blueprints you’ve unlocked
Player level
Skill points (not including those earned through rewards)
Workshop upgrades
Quest and story progress
Raider’s den appearance

Kept:

Unlocked workshop tables (only revert to the lowest level, you retain unlocked ones)
Cosmetics and outfits
Credits
Unlocked maps
Raider tokens and microtransaction currency
Trial progress
Battle Pass and Raider Deck completion
Leaderboard rank
Personal event progress
Codex entries
Temporary expedition rewards

Is doing Expeditions Worth It?

Expeditions are beneficial if you plan to play Arc Raiders heavily over time. The skills points and increased stash size can be very helpful for unlocking the best skills and expanding your inventory. But keep in mind, you give up a lot—like your progress in certain areas—so it’s a trade-off. If you’re in it for the long haul and don’t mind starting over a bit each time, it can enhance replayability. For casual players who only hop in for quick matches, it might not be as rewarding, and you could end up regretting the reset.

Thinking about raiding the wasteland? Remember to check out the best weapon tiers list in Arc Raiders to maximize your chances!