Understanding Expeditions in Arc Raiders: Key Rewards and Requirements Explained

December is shaping up to be an exciting month for Arc Raiders. The standout feature is the Cold Snap update, which brings a wealth of new content and balancing adjustments to the game. Following closely on its heels is the debut of the first Expedition, which acts as the game’s version of a “wipe.” To dive deeper into what Expeditions entail, including their start date and participation requirements, read on.

### How Expeditions Work in Arc Raiders

So, what are Expeditions? If you’re familiar with games like Rust or Escape from Tarkov, think of an Expedition as a wipe. This means your character’s progress resets, compelling you to start fresh. Expeditions allow players to rebuild their Raiders. However, unlike other titles, participation in Expeditions is voluntary. Players can decide whether to join in or continue progressing with their current character as they have been since launch.

To unlock Expeditions, players must reach at least level 20. If you opt to participate, your character won’t be completely wiped. While you will lose skills, gear, blueprints, coins, quest progress, stash upgrades, and more, there are several things you retain after entering an Expedition:

– All unlocked maps
– Cosmetics
– Raider Decks
– Raider Tokens
– Cred Entries in the Codex
– Workshop Stations
– Trials
– Active Leaderboards
– Personal Event progress

For those eager to embark on an Expedition, it’s not just a simple click to start. You’ll want to maximize your loot stash, as the more you have, the greater the rewards you’ll earn during the Expedition.

### All Expedition Rewards

For every one million coins of value in your stash when you enter the Expedition, you earn one Skill Point, with a cap of five Skill Points. This means you need a total of five million coins or equivalent items stored. You can keep this value in your Caravan, accessible through the Expeditions menu in-game, allowing you to save up coins and gear for the Expedition.

In addition to the Skill Points, here’s a rundown of other rewards you can earn by participating in the Expedition:

– Patchwork Raider Outfit
– Scrappy Janitor Cap
– Expeditions Indicator Icon
– 12 extra stash spaces
– 10% temporary repair buff
– 5% temporary XP boost
– 6% temporary increase in materials from Scrappy

### Rewards for the First Expedition in Arc Raiders

The temporary rewards last until the next Expedition. To maintain these buffs, you’ll need to take part in the subsequent Expedition, which will also grant you enhanced buffs for even greater XP boosts, materials, and reduced repair times. If you skip it, the buffs will expire.

### Release Schedule for Expeditions

The first Expedition in Arc Raiders is set to launch on December 23, 2025. However, registration for this Expedition runs from December 17-22. If you miss the registration window, you won’t be able to participate. After December 23, expect the next Expedition to kick off approximately two months later. While specific dates for the second Expedition aren’t available yet, mid-February is a likely timeframe for when registration will open.