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ARC Raiders Cancels Expeditions Until Early 2027
Insider Gaming • • technology
Key Points:
- Embark Studios announced that the upcoming fifth Expedition for ARC Raiders, running from September 8 to 29, will be the last until early 2027 as they plan to overhaul the system due to ongoing community complaints.
- Expeditions allow players to reset their Raider’s progress in exchange for rewards, but many players have criticized the reward structure, limited availability, and accessibility issues for newer players.
- The developer acknowledged the need for "bigger changes" to make Expeditions more rewarding and engaging, with the revamped system expected to return alongside a major game update in early 2027.
- The absence of Expeditions raises concerns about maintaining engagement for dedicated players, as progression resets are a key feature in extraction shooters to keep gameplay fresh.
- In the meantime, Embark Studios will rely on other content like Frozen Trail to retain player interest while reworking this controversial system.
