Arc Raiders Expedition Project Revealed: Release Date, Gameplay Details & How to Join the Beta

The highly anticipated Expedition Project is about to shake up ARC Raiders, offering veterans a fresh start with powerful incentives just in time for the holidays. Below you’ll find everything you need to know—from launch dates to reward breakdowns—so you can maximize your stash value before the caravan departs. Launch window and how to join • Sign-ups open 17 December and lock 22 December, when every enrolled Raider leaves Speranza simultaneously. • Opt-in at the Expedition terminal; building a Caravan beforehand speeds up registration. Why reset? Permanent and temporary rewards Departing Raiders sacrifice all progress—levels, blueprints, workshop upgrades—in exchange for: • Patchwork Raider outfit, Scrappy Janitor Cap, Expedition Indicator icon • +12 permanent stash slots • Up to five bonus skill points, calculated at one point per million Coins of stash value • 10 % repair discount, 5 % XP boost, and 6 % extra materials from Scrappy (buffs last until the next Expedition window) PC Gamer confirms these perks scale across the first three wipes, making early participation especially lucrative. Strategies to maximize your haul before departure 1. Loot high-value ARC machines and clear Topside strongholds to inflate Coin totals. 2. Craft rare mods, then sell duplicates on the exchange to reach the one-million-per-skill-point threshold. 3. Upgrade Caravan components early; any surplus materials roll into Expedition scoring. 4. Squad up with newcomers—shared XP helps everyone reach level 20 (Expedition unlock) faster. What happens after the wipe? Your new Raider spawns with all maps unlocked, bypassing the initial tutorial zone. This accelerated path lets you grind end-game contracts on day one, leveraging the XP boost to reclaim lost levels quickly. Future Expedition windows arrive “in a couple of months,” so skipping this round means waiting—and losing the escalating buff multiplier. Bottom line If you’re eyeing prestige cosmetics and a head start on the next season’s meta, the Expedition Project is the quickest route. Bank Coins, clear your calendar for 17–22 December, and secure your ticket on the first caravan out of Speranza.