Expedition Projects
Arc Raiders' voluntary progression reset system that respects your time while offering exclusive rewards and permanent account unlocks.
What Are Expedition Projects?
Expedition Projects represent Arc Raiders' innovative approach to progression resets. Rather than forcing mandatory wipes that erase all player progress, Embark Studios has created a voluntary reset mechanic that allows players to choose when—and if—they want to reset their character.
This system is designed to keep the game fresh and competitive while respecting the time investment players have made in building their characters. As Virgil, the game's design director, explains: completing an Expedition Project gives you exclusive rewards and permanent account benefits without giving you any combat advantage over players who haven't reset.
How Expedition Projects Work
Contribution Phase (Weeks 1-7)
Players at level 20 and above can contribute materials and resources toward project completion. Work together with the community to advance through the 6 project phases.
Finalization Window (Week 8)
Eligible players can commit to resetting their character. If you don't complete the project, your progress carries over to the next 8-week cycle.
Repeating Cycle
The cycle repeats every 8 weeks, allowing you to reset multiple times and stack account buffs (up to a limit).
Rewards & Buffs
Completing an Expedition gives your new Raider lasting advantages until the next Expedition departs.
- Increased XP gain
- Extra Scrappy materials
- Increased weapon repairs
- More stash space
- Bonus skill points (up to 5) based on stash value
What Happens When You Reset
When you complete an Expedition Project and reset your character, certain progression is wiped while other elements are permanently preserved.
This Will Be Reset
- Stash upgrade progress
- Inventory items
- Blueprints
- Coins
- Player level
- Skill points
- Raider den progress
- Workshop progress
- Quests
This Will Be Kept
- Unlocked maps
- Unlocked workshop stations
- Codex entries
- Cred (premium currency)
- Raider decks progress
- Active leaderboards
- Trials
- Cosmetics (earned & purchased)
- Personal event progress
- Bonus skill points from expeditions
- Bonus stash slots from expeditions
The 6 Project Phases
Each Expedition Project consists of 6 phases that require substantial material contributions from the community. These phases are material-intensive and require coordinated effort to complete within the 7-week contribution period.
Materials and items required for Foundation phase completion:
- Metal Parts x150
- Rubber Parts x200
- ARC Alloy x80
- Steel Spring x15
Materials and items required for Core Systems phase completion:
- Durable cloth x35
- Wires x30
- Electrical components x30
- Cooling Fan x5
Materials and items required for Framework phase completion:
- Light bulb x5
- Battery x30
- Sensors x20
- Exodus Modules x1
Adding storage, workbenches, utilities, and personal touches
- Humidifier x5
- Advanced Electrical Components x5
- Magnetic Accelerators x3
- Leaper Pulse Units x3
Loading the caravan with vital supplies. Combat gear, survival equipment, provisions, and repair materials are needed to fully prepare for the Expedition.
- Combat Items 250,000
- Survival Items 100,000
- Provisions 180,000
- Materials 300,000
Combat Items: Combat gear needed for the Expedition
Survival Items: Survival equipment essential for the journey
Provisions: Food and supplies for the Expedition
Materials: Repair materials and crafting components
Your caravan is stocked with the necessities and ready to depart on your Expedition. Once the departure window opens, you can choose to send your Raider beyond the borders of the Rust Belt forever. All items remaining in your Raider's stash will be contributed to the Expedition, and your next Raider can earn up to five skill points based on the total value of those items.
Expedition Rewards
Permanent Unlocks
Earn account-wide permanent unlocks including tutorial skips and quality-of-life improvements for future playthroughs.
Unique Cosmetics
Receive exclusive cosmetic rewards for each Expedition completion to showcase your dedication.
Account Buffs
Gain stacking account buffs for subsequent playthroughs (up to a cap). These provide convenience without combat advantages.