Embark Studios has confirmed that it will pause Arc Raiders Expeditions following the conclusion of the fifth event. While the game will remain playable, this core prestige mechanic is scheduled to go offline after September 29, 2026, with a planned return in early 2027.
Quick Facts
- Expedition 5 Dates: September 8, 2026 – September 29, 2026.
- Platform: PC.
- Trial Status: Weekly Trials will be paused from September 22 to October 8, 2026.
- Next Major Update: "Frozen Trail" is scheduled for release in October 2026.
The developer stated that feedback regarding the current state of Expeditions—including concerns over reward structures and entry barriers for new players—requires more than minor adjustments. By pausing the feature, the team intends to overhaul the system to better align with community expectations.
For players currently engaging with the system, Embark confirmed that consecutive buffs will be preserved during the hiatus. Players who have already completed all Expeditions will be granted the Zenith outfit. Those holding partially complete Caravans will see them converted into Ermal Vouchers, which can be traded for ARC Parts, firearms, or sold for Coin.
This change follows a broader shift in the studio's roadmap, which moved toward a cadence of two major updates per year. While fans have expressed frustration regarding the frequency of updates, the studio maintains that the upcoming "Frozen Trail" update in October will be the game's largest to date, featuring a new map.
Embark plans to release more details regarding the specific improvements coming to the Expedition system this September.