- The fifth expedition of ARC Raiders begins on September 8, 2026 at 11 AM UTC and runs until September 29, 2026.
- This will be the longest expedition in the game, giving players three weeks to complete it, with no Last Call period.
- The fifth expedition brings quality-of-life improvements and fresh rewards, including the Complete Zenith Outfit, mystery rewards, up to 12 additional stash spaces, bonus skill points, XP Boost, Scrappy materials bonus, and increased repair value bonus.
- Players can choose whether their quest progress resets, and the Hullcracker Blueprint is no longer blocked behind quest progression.
- Expeditions can be replayed for missed rewards, and skill bonuses are limited to 15 points, rolling over to the next expedition up to a max of three levels.
- After this expedition, the expedition system will be paused until early 2027 for a larger overhaul, and players will keep all consecutive bonuses during the pause.
- The Zenith Outfit is fully unlocked after completing all 5 Expeditions, and unfinished Caravans will be converted into Ermal Vouchers exchangeable for various items.
- The Trials Season will close on September 22 and resume on October 8 with a two-week break, while the expedition system is paused for improvements based on player feedback.
Embark Studios has announced that the fifth expedition for ARC Raiders will commence on September 8, 2026, and run until September 29, 2026. This expedition is notable for being the longest yet, lasting three weeks without a Last Call period, allowing players ample time to complete challenges and unlock rewards.12345
Players can expect several quality-of-life improvements and fresh rewards, including the Complete Zenith Outfit, mystery rewards, and bonuses such as up to 12 additional stash spaces and XP boosts. Notably, players can choose whether their quest progress resets, and the Hullcracker Blueprint is no longer blocked behind quest progression.67891516
After the fifth expedition concludes, the entire expedition system will be paused until early 2027 for a significant overhaul. This pause aims to address player feedback regarding rewards, accessibility, and progression. Players will retain all consecutive bonuses during this hiatus, and the Zenith Outfit will be fully unlocked after completing all five expeditions. Additionally, Unfinished Caravans will be converted into Ermal Vouchers for various in-game exchanges.121314
The Trials Season will also close on September 22 and resume on October 8, following a two-week break.1718
“The fifth expedition offers three weeks to complete challenges, with no Last Call period, and rewards include the Complete Zenith Outfit and up to 12 additional stash spaces. After it concludes, the expedition system pauses until early 2027, with Trials Season closing Sept 22 and resuming Oct 8.”
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