Arc Raiders Expedition Update: Damage-Based Rewards Replace Stash Value System

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ARC Raiders players will soon experience a major change to the game’s seasonal Expedition system. Developer Embark Studios has confirmed that upcoming Expeditions will no longer rely on stash value to determine rewards. Instead, player performance in combat will now play the key role.

This change will arrive with the next Expedition window in late April 2026, alongside the large Riven Tides update, marking one of the biggest adjustments to the progression system since the game’s launch.

Expedition Rewards No Longer Based on Stash Value

Previously, Expedition rewards depended heavily on the total value of items stored in your stash during the season. For example, players needed to accumulate large amounts of loot to unlock permanent skill points.

Starting with the next Expedition cycle, the system will shift toward a damage-based challenge. Instead of focusing on collecting valuable items, players will need to deal damage to enemies in order to unlock skill point rewards.

Once players finish their Caravan objective, a new damage challenge will automatically appear. Completing this challenge within the event window will grant permanent skill points.

Key Changes to the Expedition System:

Damage from any weapon or gadget counts toward the challenge. 
The challenge runs for five days during the Expedition window.
Players who completed their Caravan automatically receive the challenge.

This update shifts the focus of the Expedition from economic progression to active gameplay performance!

Catch-Up Mechanic Still Uses Stash Value

While the main reward requirement has changed, stash value is still used for the catch-up system. Players who missed skill points during previous Expeditions can still obtain them through stash value once they complete the new damage challenge.

Catch-up requirement: 300,000 stash value or coins per missing skill point.

This system allows returning players to stay competitive even if they skipped earlier Expedition seasons.

Arc Raiders Expedition Schedule (April 2026)

The next Expedition window begins at the end of April and runs for several days before the seasonal reset.

RegionStart TimeEnd Time
North America (PT)April 28 – 4:00 PMMay 4 – 12:00 AM
North America (ET)April 28 – 7:00 PMMay 4 – 3:00 AM
United KingdomApril 29 – 12:00 AMMay 4 – 8:00 AM
Europe (CET)April 29 – 1:00 AMMay 4 – 9:00 AM
JapanApril 29 – 8:00 AMMay 4 – 4:00 PM
BrazilApril 28 – 8:00 PMMay 4 – 4:00 AM
AustraliaApril 29 – 9:00 AMMay 4 – 7:00 PM
New ZealandApril 29 – 11:00 AMMay 4 – 9:00 PM

Permanent Expedition Rewards

Players who participate in Expeditions can unlock several permanent bonuses and cosmetic rewards.

Outfit - Patchwork Outfit (Evolved)
Outfit Options - Helmet toggle, Bandolier toggle, Leg accessories
Color Variations - White/Red, Black/Green
Cosmetic Item - Scrappy Turban
Icon - Expedition Indicator Icon (upgraded each Expedition)
Storage Bonus - +12 stash space per Expedition
Skill Points - Up to 5 skill points from the damage challenge

Consecutive Expedition Buffs

Players who participate in multiple Expeditions in a row can receive stacking bonuses. Missing an Expedition resets these bonuses.

5%→10%→15% XP boost
6%→12%→ 18% Scrappy materials boost
60%→70%→80% Repair value increase

How to Start an Expedition

Joining the Expedition process remains mostly unchanged.

Complete your Caravan objective before the Expedition deadline.
Sign up for the Expedition during the event window.
Once the window opens, complete the damage challenge to unlock skill point rewards.
If needed, use the stash value catch-up system to obtain missed skill points from previous Expeditions.