A new Expedition Window is approaching, and it’s time to prepare your caravan. This time, for the third Expedition, we’re shaking things up—Skill Points will now be earned through damage dealt over the five-day period, rather than based on stash value.
Whether you’re an experienced player or new to your first Expedition, read on for a comprehensive overview of the changes, requirements, and rewards.
With your caravan ready, this is your final chance to make a lasting impact before setting off.
Timing:
The Expedition window begins on April 28th at 13:00 CEST/11:00 UTC/04:00 PT and lasts for five days. It will close on May 4th at 09:00 CEST/07:00 UTC/00:00 PT, at which point all registered players will automatically depart.
Remember, just completing your caravan doesn’t equate to signing up—registration is required within the five-day window.
Additionally, there will be a ‘last call’ feature; more details are provided below.
Expeditions are personal journeys that players progress through sequentially. While you can enhance your Caravan between Expeditions, actual completion must occur within designated departure windows.
How to Participate in the Expedition:
- Complete the Caravan
You can begin contributing to the Caravan immediately after finishing the previous Expedition, or from your first Expedition onward. - Wait for the Expedition Window
The next window opens on April 28th at 13:00 CEST/11:00 UTC/04:00 PT and concludes on May 4th at 09:00 CEST/07:00 UTC/00:00 PT. - Sign Up
When the Expedition window opens, make sure to sign up. - Complete the Challenge
To earn additional Skill Points (5 total per Expedition), players must finish a damage-related challenge within the five-day period (more details below). - Catch Up
Players returning for their second or third Expedition can catch up on missed Skill Points (limited to 5 per catch-up, see below for details). - Depart
All registered players will embark on Monday at 09:00 CEST/07:00 UTC/00:00 PT.
What’s New?
Utilize your final equipment to leave a legacy that endures long after you’re gone.
- Skill points earned through damage dealt rather than stash value.
- Instead of focusing on stash value and coins, players will now earn all 5 skill points by dealing damage (this applies to all Expedition levels). Everyone who has completed their Caravan will receive the challenge automatically, with no registration required to access it.
- You can fulfill the challenge by inflicting damage with any weapon or gadget against any target (excluding the practice range).
- Players have a total of 5 days (Tuesday to Sunday) to complete the damage challenge.
- Catch-up mechanics are still linked to stash value.
- Players embarking on their second or third Expedition can catch up on previously missed skill points, although this is not applicable for first-time Expedition players.
- In order to unlock the coin/stash value catch-up feature, players must first complete the damage challenge.
- The catch-up cost is 300,000 coins/stash value per skill point.
- Trials
- Season 3 will conclude on Tuesday, April 28th at 10:00 CEST/08:00 UTC/01:00 PDT.
- Trials will be available during this Expedition window, unlike in previous seasons, marking the first week of Season 4, and will conclude at the same time as the Expedition departure.
Reasons for These Changes
We recognize that grinding for monetary value can become tedious. By shifting the objectives to damage-based challenges and introducing trials, we’re offering players more flexibility and variety in how they can engage with the Expedition. This approach encourages active gameplay rather than simply hoarding resources over the five-day period. Ultimately, we aim to make Expeditions enjoyable and not just a grind, ensuring a fair and captivating challenge that promotes participation throughout the entire duration.
Rewards Overview
The rewards are connected to your personal progression, meaning that if this is your first Expedition, the rewards will be based on that experience.
Permanently Earned Rewards
- Cosmetics:
- The evolved Patchwork outfit.
- New toggles:
- Helmet
- Bandolier
- Leg Accessories
- Color Variation:
- Scrappy Turban
- Enhanced Expedition Indicator icon (upgraded for each Expedition)
- Bonuses:
- +12 stash space per Expedition
- Up to +0-5 skill points (with the ability to catch up on previously missed Skill Points for players on their second or third Expeditions), allowing for a total of 91 skill points for those completing their third Expedition, cumulative catch-up limited to 5 skill points per session.
Introducing ‘Last Call’ Feature:
Players who have completed their caravan but did not sign up during the 5-day Expedition Window will have an opportunity to register. Upon their next login, a pop-up will appear, offering a final chance to sign up. The damage requirement will not be necessary for this option, though skill points will not be awarded.
Looking Ahead to Future Expeditions:
Completing the third Expedition will grant access to the complete Patchwork outfit, while the fourth Expedition will introduce the first step of a new one. Looking further, we plan to gather feedback and data to adjust and enhance future Expeditions. We understand the importance of meaningful rewards and players’ concerns regarding progression resets, and we’re committed to refining the balance of what resets versus what carries over into future Expeditions.
Good luck out there, Raiders.
The ARC Raiders Team
