The Fourth Expedition
Skill Points are no longer earned through the Expedition Challenge alone — this Expedition rewards Blueprints and Raider Tokens based on total damage dealt during the departure window. Registration is open July 7–21, 2026.
Expedition Window & Dates
July 7, 2026
13:00 CEST / 11:00 UTC / 04:00 PTJuly 21, 2026
10:00 CEST / 08:00 UTC / 01:00 PT14 Days
July 7 – July 21How to Complete the Fourth Expedition
Complete the Caravan
Available immediately after the previous Expedition, or from the start for first-timers. The Caravan construction must be completed before you can participate.
Sign Up During the Window
The registration window opens July 7, 2026 and closes July 21, 2026. Completing the Caravan alone doesn't count as registration — you must explicitly sign up during this window.
Deal Damage to Hit Reward Thresholds
Deal damage with any weapon or gadget to reach five bonus reward tiers, ranging from 5,000 to 100,000 total damage. Rewards are safeguarded against duplicates — you won't receive the same Blueprint twice.
Catch Up (Returning Players Only)
New players and those who missed previous Expeditions can access catch-up mechanics to recover previously missed Skill Points.
Depart
Automatic departure at the close of the window. Your Raider leaves beyond the Rust Belt — stash is wiped, permanent rewards are granted.
Damage Challenge Rewards
Five damage thresholds unlock bonus rewards during the departure window. Each objective also grants 150 Raider Tokens — a permanent currency that carries forward regardless of Expedition outcome.
Damage Thresholds
- Tier 5,000 total damage — first bonus reward
- Tier Scaling tiers up to 100,000 total damage — five bonus rewards in total
- Reward 150 Raider Tokens per objective completed
Duplicate Protection
- Yes Damage Challenge Blueprint rewards are safeguarded against duplicates
- Yes You won't receive the same Blueprint twice from this reward track
- Note Blueprints from this system are temporary and reset each Expedition
Permanent Rewards
Everything earned from the Fourth Expedition stays with your account permanently, even after future resets.
Cosmetic Rewards
- New First tier of the Zenith Outfit
Permanent Bonuses
- Buff +12 additional stash space (48 total cumulative across all four Expeditions)
- Buff Bonus Skill Points, capped at 15 maximum
- Unlock Catch-up mechanic for new players or those who missed prior Expeditions' Skill Points
Consecutive Expedition Buffs
Consecutive buffs — XP boost, Scrappy materials, and repair value — now cap out at three levels. Skip an Expedition and they reset.
Important: Buffs reset if you skip an Expedition. Depart on consecutive Expeditions to maintain your bonuses — but note the cap: buffs no longer scale past three consecutive levels.
Trials Season 5
Runs Alongside the Expedition
Trials Season 5 launches the same day as the Fourth Expedition, July 7, and runs through September 30, 2026 — you can progress both simultaneously.
Live Update 1.36.0
The 1.36.0 patch ships alongside this Expedition — significant ARC Turbine loot buffs, separate Solo/Duo/Trio matchmaking, and the ARC Raiders x THE FINALS crossover.