ARC Raiders

Expedition 5's preparation phase began when Expedition 4 departed on July 21, 2026 at 08:00 UTC. Its Expedition Window runs from September 8 at 11:00 UTC to September 29 at 08:00 UTC; signed-up Raiders depart automatically at the close. Quest resets are opt-in, the window is extended to three weeks with no Last Call, and rewards include the Zenith Outfit, +12 stash space, and skill-point catch-up tied to stash value.

Lock-in: Sep 8, 2026 - Sep 29, 2026

The fourth Expedition departure window runs from July 7, 2026 at 11:00 UTC to July 21, 2026 at 08:00 UTC, with signed-up players departing automatically when the window closes. The Expedition Challenge no longer awards Skill Points for fourth-Expedition players; instead, up to five damage objectives award one temporary Blueprint and 150 permanent Raider Tokens each, alongside the first Zenith Outfit step, +12 stash space, catch-up for missed prior Skill Points, and Ermal's Vault support for up to five carried items.

Lock-in: Jul 7, 2026 - Jul 21, 2026

Introduces the Flashpoint update with a new Lightning map condition, a new ARC threat, a Scrappy update, and a new universal challenge community project. Its Expedition Window runs from April 28 at 11:00 UTC to May 11 at 07:00 UTC, using a damage challenge for up to 5 bonus Skill Points before automatic departure.

Lock-in: Apr 28, 2026 - May 11, 2026

Easier departure threshold (3M coins), Evolved Patchwork outfit with new toggles, stacking buffs (10% XP, 12% Scrappy materials), and a catch-up mechanic for missed skill points.

Lock-in: Feb 25, 2026 - Mar 2, 2026

Launch expedition - complete six caravan stages and voluntarily depart to reset your Raider in exchange for the Patchwork outfit, bonus stash space, and up to 5 skill points.