Didn't go out on Arc Raider's first expedition? Here's why you shouldn't miss the second one

Starting on February 25, ARC Raiders players can start preparing for the second expedition, which will depart a few days later on March 1st. To be eligible to send his character on this second expedition, ARC Raiders players will need to collect a series of specific items to complete each phase of the expedition project. Before you set out on the expedition, ARC Raiders players will also want to increase the total value of their inventory to earn the permanent skill points that unlock rewards for reaching the inventory value threshold.

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ARC Raiders gives players who didn't go on the first expedition a reason to go on the second one

Currently, ARC Raiders players must ensure that they have contributed these items to complete the expedition project:

• Phase 1

  • Metal parts x150

  • Plastic parts x200

  • ARC Alloy x80

  • Steel springs x15

• Phase 2

  • Durable canvas x35

  • Cables x25

  • Electrical components x20

  • Cooling coils x4

• Phase 3

  • Light bulbs x4

  • Batteries x30

  • Shredder Gyros x10

  • Exodus Module x1

• Phase 4

  • Frequency modulation boxes x5

  • Advanced Electrical Component x5

  • Ion Sputter x3

  • Leaper Pulse Units x3

• Phase 5

  • Sell ​​combat items for 200,000 coins

  • Sell ​​100,000 coins worth of survival items

  • Sell ​​provisions for 150,000 coins

  • Sell ​​materials worth 300,000 coins

After players meet these requirements for ARC RaidersExpedition 2, they will want to shift their focus to increasing the overall value of their inventory. Fortunately, the inventory value requirements to unlock permanent skill points after the expedition have been reduced.

Reduced save value requirement for ARC Raider's second expedition

In response to feedback from ARC Raiders' First Expedition, Embark has revealed that it is lowering the storage value threshold for earning permanent skill points during an expedition to 3 million coins (600k per skill point). Players who reach the 3 million coin threshold will earn 5 permanent skill points on the new character after the expedition has departed. Although this still sounds like a hefty price for ARC Raiders players to work towards, it is lowered from 5 million coins (1 million per skill point), making this goal much more feasible for players who may have been just shy of that amount before the previous expedition.

ARC Raiders Catch Up Mechanic

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The biggest reason ARC Raiders players who missed the first expedition will want to participate in the second due to the Catch Up mechanic Embark introduces for the second expedition. Players who were unable to accumulate enough inventory value before Expedition 1 departed have the chance to earn the skill points they missed this time around. For every additional 300,000 coins they add to their inventory value, they can earn one of the previous 5 skill points awarded during the last expedition. It can be a bit of a challenge to earn 3 million coins in inventory for Expedition 2 skill points, and the additional 1.5 million to unlock all 5 Catch Up skill points, but anyone dedicated to the cause can basically get all the benefits of the first expedition even if they missed it.

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All rewards for ARC Raiders second expedition

• Cosmetics (permanent):

  • The Patchwork Outfit (Evolved)

  • Stylish cosmetics

  • The expedition indicator icon (upgrades for each completed expedition)

• Bonuses (permanent):

  • 12 storage spaces

  • +0-5 skill points (+ make up missed skill points from the first expedition, so a total of 85 is possible for those embarking on their second expedition)

• Buffs (consecutive):

  • 5% XP boost

  • Boost with 6% scratchy materials

  • 60% increase in repair value

In addition to being able to recover skill points, ARC Raiders players who go on the second expedition will also earn all the rewards from the first expedition, including Patchwork ARC Raiders skin and Scrappy cosmetics. They can also increase their inventory by 12 slots and receive temporary buffs that last until the next expedition departs.

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Now is the best time for ARC Raiders players to go on an expedition

The generous Catch Up mechanic is a huge win for ARC Raiders players who missed their chance or chose not to embark on the first expedition. The nature of ARC Raiders Expedition system makes it feel like players who don't participate will be at a disadvantage compared to players who do, as adding a few more permanent skill points can drastically change a ARC Raiders build. Now, with the introduction of the Catch Up mechanic, players don't have to worry so much about being left behind if they missed the first expedition.

While players going on an expedition for the first time in this upcoming window won't have the same consecutive buffs as those going for the second time, taking the plunge and wiping their ARC Raiders character during this expedition remains a rewarding pursuit. The first time buffs offered for an expedition should not be discounted, and help establish the player for future expedition rewards. Additionally, the unique Expedition cosmetics are a nice bonus that will likely evolve as the player goes on more expeditions going forward.

Released

30 October 2025

ESRB

Teen/violence, blood