ARC Raiders delay the first expedition

ARC Raiders just announced that its first Expedition wipe has been delayed by a few days, giving players just a little more time to prepare before the window closes. As stated in the official post ARC Raiders X account, the Expedition window will now open on December 17th, 2025, two days later than the original date of December 15th.

Expedition in ARC Raiders they are similar Call of Duty's Prestige system, where those who choose to participate in the event will have their current Raider wiped, forcing them to start a new character once the next “season” begins. However, expeditions have their advantages ARC Raiderswith players who complete them receiving a handful of permanent bonuses that should make their journey through the game easier.

How expeditions work in ARC Raiders

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Sending a raider on an expedition ARC Raiders not an easy task as it requires players to gather or craft a significant amount of resources and then hand them over to the game before they are even eligible to tackle them. It's not just time that makes collecting said resources difficult, as participating in an expedition means players will lose almost everything once the six-day window closes. For some players, the work it takes may not be worth it, while others might 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, go on an expedition ARC Raiders it might be worth it, it depends on the perpetuity. There are several bonuses that players who choose to send their Raider on an expedition will unlock.

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

• +12 extra permanent storage space

• Patchwork Raider outfit

• Improved morning buffs for new character:

  • 5% XP increase

  • 6% higher yield of waste materials

  • 10% repair enthusiast

While some players may find exclusive skins not worth the effort required to qualify for an expedition ARC Raidersbonus skill points, increased XP gain, and constant storage are the most important ARC Raiders players crave. Additionally, those who were unable or unmotivated to reach level 75 in the process ARC RaidersIn the first season, it will be easier to achieve this goal with their next Raider thanks to the increased XP gain that the Expedition bonus offers.

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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 of the player's current character ARC Raidersthough having them around should make wiping your stomach easier. It's not like their next Raider is starting from scratch, but thanks to the bonuses.

Everything that will be reset after clearing an Expedition in ARC Raiders:

• Skill tree

• Level

• Hiding place

• Workshop

• Creative skills

• False

Part of the community was probably ready for the Expedition to be wiped out ARC Raiders for quite some time now, so a two-day delay might not be the best news for them. However, those who either came late to the party or simply didn't have enough time to gather materials can take advantage of the new window. According to the post on ARC RaidersThe official X account, which included a link to an official blog post detailing the delay, had the window pushed back to December 17th, with the window closing on December 22nd.

Players could already contribute to their first expedition in ARC Raidersbut the six-day window acts as a final countdown to deletion. Until then, players can get another live event in the game ARC RaidersA Cold Snap update that gives them another reason to get into the game.

Released

October 30, 2025

ESRB

Teen / Violence, Blood