The Expedition window is officially live in ARC Raiders, and it’s a crucial time for you to decide whether you want to join the party.
Taking part in the Expedition project is optional: it’s up to you if you want to sign up or not. However, this project isn’t as straightforward as the Flickering Flames event, where you just sacrifice resources to proceed across different stages.
If you’re still in a dilemma over whether to take part in the Expedition project or not, this guide will help you with your decision-making process.
What do you gain, keep, and lose from the Expedition project in ARC Raiders
Joining the Expedition project comes at a high cost since you’ll be losing plenty of items that you have collected since October. However, you’ll retain some of your progress, while you’ll also gain temporary buffs along the way.
Items you lose
- All skill points and character levels
- Complete inventory and gear
- Stash upgrades
- Blueprints and workshop progress
- All event progress
- All types of resources.
Items you keep
- All workstation unlocks and upgrades
- Premium currency like Raider Tokens
- All your trial results and progress
- All cosmetics (irrespective of the acquisition process)
- Unlocked stash slots
- Codex information and completed quests
Items you gain
- 10% repair buff
- 5% xp boost
- 6% more materials from Scrappy
While these buffs are temporary, here are some permanent rewards that you’ll also unlock.
- The Patchwork Raider outfit
- Scrappy Janitor Cap
- Expeditions Indicator icon
- Skill points (depending on Stash value)
- +12 Stash space
Should you join the Expedition project in ARC Raiders?
If you’re someone who has already reached level 75 or is very close, you should join the Expedition project. If you managed to reach the endgame stage by now, chances are that you’re in for the grind. The Cold Snap update launched on Dec. 16, and it’s going to be a significant time before we get the next expansion.
While you’ll lose all your inventory and items, you can grind for them once again. While having endgame loadouts in your hand is highly beneficial, it will eventually get boring. Resetting your inventory will give you a fun guide. Additionally, the permanent boosts, like the extra stash spots and skill points, will allow you to take your build to the next level.
If you’re still in the mid-game stage, I recommend staying put. It’s beneficial for you to wait and keep playing with your existing loadouts rather than starting afresh. The Expedition project strongly feels ideal for those who are in ARC Raiders for the long haul.
