Arc Raiders Next Expedition Window Opens April 28th With New Skill Point System
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Embark Studios will launch the next Expedition Window for Arc Raiders on April 28th, introducing a new system for earning skill points based on damage dealt. Players can earn up to 5 skill points per expedition during the five-day window, with a catch-up mechanic available for those on later expeditions.
Facts First
- The next Expedition Window opens April 28th at 12 noon UK time and closes May 4th.
- Skill Points are now earned by dealing damage over the five-day window, not by gathering stash value.
- Players can earn up to 5 skill points per expedition by damaging any target with any weapon or gadget.
- A catch-up mechanic exists for players on their second or third expedition who missed previous skill points.
- All signed-up players depart together on Monday at 09:00 CEST after the window closes.
What Happened
Embark Studios has scheduled the next Expedition Window for its game Arc Raiders to open on April 28th. The window will close on May 4th at 8am UK time (9am CEST, 12 midnight PT). The studio has changed how players earn Skill Points, shifting from a system based on gathering stash value to one based on dealing damage with any weapon or gadget during the challenge window. Players can earn a total of 5 skill points per expedition this way. Players who have completed their Caravan will automatically receive the challenge. For players on their second or third expedition, a catch-up mechanic exists for missed skill points, which requires first completing the damage challenge and operates at a rate of 300,000 coins/stash value per skill point. All players who sign up during the window will depart together on Monday, May 4th. Embark Studios also released a tracker on the Arc Raiders website last week that shows current and upcoming map conditions.
Why this Matters to You
If you are playing Arc Raiders, this update directly changes your in-game progression strategy. You may need to focus on combat and dealing damage during the expedition window to earn your skill points, rather than on resource gathering. The new catch-up mechanic could allow you to recover missed progression from previous expeditions, which may make your overall journey through the game smoother. The scheduled departure for all signed-up players creates a shared, predictable endpoint for each expedition cycle.
What's Next
The Expedition Window is set to open on April 28th. Players who wish to participate must complete their Caravan and then sign up during that five-day window to access the damage challenge and earn skill points. After the window closes on May 4th, all participants will depart together. The tracker on the Arc Raiders website may help you plan for future expeditions by showing upcoming map conditions.