ARC Raiders delay first expedition

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

Expeditions in ARC Raiders resembles Call of Dutys Prestige system, in that those who choose to participate in the event will have their current Raider erased, forcing them to start a new character when the next “season” begins. However, there are advantages to Expeditions i ARC Raiderswith players who do them getting a handful of permanent bonuses that should make their next journey through the game a little easier.

How expeditions work in ARC Raiders

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Sending a Raider on an expedition ARC Raiders is no easy feat, as it requires players to collect or craft a significant amount of resources and then hand them over to the game before they're 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. For some players, the work it requires may not be worth it, while others may think otherwise.

What players need to complete an expedition in ARC Raiders

What players get for sending their Raider on an expedition in ARC Raiders

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Again, while the above may sound like a lot of work, going on an expedition in ARC Raiders may be worth it, depending on perspective. There are a handful of bonuses that players who choose to send their Raider on an expedition will unlock.

• Up to 5 bonus points based on the total value of stash and coins at the time of the expedition (one million coins per skill point)

• +12 permanent extra storage spaces

• The Patchwork Raider outfit

• Improved early game buffs for the new character:

  • 5% XP boost

  • 6% increased yield of Scrappy material

  • 10% repair buffer

While some players may feel that exclusive skins are not worth the effort it takes to qualify for an expedition in ARC Raidersthe bonus points, increased XP gain and permanent inventory space are all the most ARC Raiders players covet. Plus, those who were unable or unmotivated to reach level 75 below ARC RaidersFirst Season will have an easier time achieving that goal with their next Raider thanks to the increased XP gain offered by the Expedition Bonus.

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What players will lose after an expedition in ARC Raiders

As mentioned, these bonuses come with the caveat of a large permanent loss to the player's current character ARC Raidersbut not having them around anymore should make the wipe easier to stomach. It's not like their next Raider will be starting from square one, but thanks to the bonuses.

Everything that will reset after an expedition wipe in ARC Raiders:

• Skill tree

• Level

• Hide

• Workshop

• Craftsmanship

• Drawings

Part of society has probably been prepared for the expedition to be wiped out ARC Raiders for quite some time now, so the two-day delay might not be the best news for them. However, those who were either late to the party or simply haven't had enough time to collect the material 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 17th, with the window closing on December 22nd.

Players have already been able to contribute to their first expedition in ARC Raidersbut the six-day window serves as a final countdown to the drying rack. Until then, players can get another in-game live event with ARC Raiders' Cold Snap update, giving them another reason to get into the game.

Released

30 October 2025

ESRB

Teen/violence, blood