What to Expect from an Expedition Project in Arc Raiders
December 17, 2025: The window for embarking on Expeditions is now open until December 22. We’ve updated the “Expedition steps and materials” section with details on how to wrap up your project and set off.
While Arc Raiders doesn’t feature traditional extraction shooter wipes like some other games, it caters to fans of that classic gameplay loop through its Expedition system. This allows you to reset much of your progress for additional rewards, akin to the prestige mode found in other titles.
With high stakes and enticing rewards at play, it’s crucial to understand what you’re getting into if you’re considering sending your raider on an Expedition. Below, I’ll outline how to embark on an Expedition, what you need to prepare, and what progress you’ll retain versus what you’ll lose.
Expeditions serve as Arc Raiders’ version of server wipes, offering an optional way to retire your raiders and ‘prestige’ your account, which involves losing most of your progression. There are five main stages to complete before reaching the final departure window, each requiring you to gather different items and resources to construct a caravan and prepare for travel.
Only after finishing these preparation steps can you officially send your raider off, never to return.
Keep in mind that Expeditions follow an approximate eight-week schedule, giving you 60 days to collect resources for your caravan and supply it, followed by a seven-day window to depart.
Missing the departure window means you’ll forfeit its buffs until the next Expedition cycle. However, if your project isn’t finished by the end of the construction phase, your progress will carry over until the next finalization window. So, plan your contributions and availability wisely to avoid wasting valuable time or resources.
The first Expedition Project in Arc Raiders kicks off at launch on October 30, 2025, with a final departure date of December 22, 2025.
Once you complete the necessary steps to start an Expedition, much of your progress will reset, but you’ll retain cosmetics and earn rewards and advantages that carry over to your next character until the next Expedition cycle. For dedicated raiders, these advantages can be amplified by sending characters on up to three future Expeditions.
When you embark on an Expedition, you will lose:
When you embark on an Expedition, you will keep:
Additionally, you’ll gain the following permanent benefits by sending a raider on the current Expedition:
And these temporary benefits at the start of the new season:
To initiate an Expedition, you need to reach level 20, then navigate to the ‘raider’ section of the main menu and select ‘projects’, where you’ll find the Expedition Project option. Starting this process begins the construction of your caravan to send your raider beyond the Rust Belt.
From there, you can contribute various materials toward building your Expedition caravan. Remember, once you commit materials to the project, they cannot be retrieved.
You’ll need the following materials to complete your Expedition Project:
|
Step |
Materials Required |
|---|---|
|
Foundation |
150x Metal Parts 200x Rubber Parts 80x ARC Alloy 15x Steel Spring |
|
Core Systems |
35x Durable Cloth 30x Wires 30x Electrical Components 5x Cooling Fan |
|
Framework |
5x Lightbulb 30x Battery 20x Sensors 5x Exodus Module |
|
Outfitting |
5x Humidifier 5x Advanced Electrical Components 5x Magnetic Accelerators 5x Leaper Pulse Units |
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250,000 coins worth of Combat items 100,000 coins worth of Survival items 180,000 coins worth of Provisions 300,000 coins worth of materials |
The last step might be a bit confusing, as it’s the first time you’ll encounter these terms in-game. Here’s what they mean:
Once that’s done and the Expedition window opens, head to the project to see the potential rewards for completing it, including how many bonus skill points you’ll earn based on stash and coin value.
If you’re ready to proceed with the Expedition, simply click “Sign up” on that screen before the window closes.
