Arc Raiders Expedition 3: Start Date, Requirements, and Rewards

A massive Arc Raiders update is on the way with a new map, ARC enemy, and more. For players who are looking for a fresh start as a raider, Embark devs are bringing back the fan-favorite Expedition system. Check out everything we know so far about the upcoming Arc Raiders Expedition 3, including its start date, requirements, and rewards, here.

Arc Raiders Expedition 3 Release Date

Arc Raiders Expedition 3 will kick off on April 28, 2026, at 4 AM PT and conclude on May 11, 2026, at 12 AM PT. Embark announced changes to the upcoming expedition’s timings in a blog and social media posts, where the expedition’s cosmetics, bonuses, and buffs were also revealed in an infographic.

Now we have an extended 13-day window (previously just five days) to sign up and complete the new Expedition challenges. Make sure to sign up right away once the Expedition kicks off next week, along with the Riven Tides update.

If you somehow missed signing up but are ready with your caravan, Embark devs are introducing a new ‘Last Call’ feature. The feature offers one last chance to sign up during your next login.

Arc Raiders Expedition 3 Release Countdown Timer

If you wish to avoid time zone conversions, check out our countdown timer to track the release of Expedition 3 in Arc Raiders:

All Arc Raiders Expedition 3 Rewards

Completing the new Expedition grants you the best Arc Raiders loot in return. So, here are all the permanent and temporary buffs you will receive after finishing Expedition 3 in Arc Raiders:

Cosmetics

• The Patchwork outfit (evolved)
  • New Toggles:
    • Helmet
    • Bandolier
    • Leg Accessories
  • Color Variation:
    • White Red
    • Black Green
• Scrappy Turban
• The Expedition Indicator icon (upgraded for each Expedition)

Bonuses

• 12 stash spaces per Expedition
  • 12 stash space is granted per Expedition, so if the max without doing the Expedition is 280, doing your first Expedition will amount to 292. If you do two Expeditions, the total will be 304. If you do three Expeditions, 316, and so on.
• +0-5 skill points (+ catch up on missed Skill Points for those embarking on their second or third Expedition, so 91 total for those on their third Expedition, max 5 skill points per catch-up)
  • Skill points are granted based on the damage challenge for the 5 Skill Points.
  • Catch-up Skill Points are granted based on coins/stash value.

Consecutive Buffs

Consecutive means that if you miss an Expedition Window, these buffs will be reset. These numbers represent the total percentage rather than an addition.

• 5%→10%→15% XP boost
• 6%→12%→ 18% Scrappy materials boost
• 60%→70%→80% Repair value increase

How to Prepare for Arc Raiders Expedition 3: All Requirements

Once you have reached level 20 as a raider in Arc Raiders, you will now have free access to the Expedition menu available within the projects. That said, here are all the requirements and challenges you need to complete for Arc Raiders Expedition 3:

Phase 1 (Foundation)

Required Resources	How to get it
150x Metal Parts	Can be crafted, recycled, found in common and ARC loot, or bought from Celeste
100x Chemicals	Can be crafted, recycled, found in common and ARC loot, or bought from Celeste
80x ARC Alloy	Can be recycled or scavenged from ARC enemies
15x Steel Springs	Can be recycled, found in common and ARC loot, or bought from Celeste

Phase 2 (Core Systems)

Required Resources	How to get it
30x Durable Cloths	Can be crafted, recycled, or found in common and ARC loot
25x Wires	Can be recycled, found in common and ARC loot, or bought from Celeste
20x Electrical Components	Can be crafted, recycled, or found in common and ARC loot
3x Industrial Charger	Can only be scavenged

Phase 3 (Framework)

Required Resources	How to get it
1x Coffee Pot	Can be found in the apartments across the Dam Battlegrounds and the Buried City
25x Batteries	Can be bought from Celeste, recycled, or scavenged
5x Firefly Burner	Can only be found from Firefly ARC loot
1x Exodus Module	Can be bought from Celeste, recycled, or scavenged

Phase 4 (Outfitting)

Required Resources	How to get it
1x Broken Guidance System	Can only be scavenged
5x Advanced Electrical Components	Can be crafted, recycled, or scavenged
3x Breathtaking Snow Globe	Can only be scavenged
2x Bombardier Cell	Can only be found from Bombardier ARC loot

Phase 5 (Load Stage)

Unlike ever before, Embark devs have changed the requirement to earn skill points. Starting with Expedition 3 in Arc Raiders, raiders need to deal a certain amount of damage to earn permanent skill points post-expedition. Meanwhile, the overall coins/stash value is now used as an estimate to grant catch-up skill points.

• Deal Damage with any weapon or gadget against any human or ARC enemy
• Players who will now be departing on their second or third Expedition (not relevant for players on their first Expedition) who missed some skill points from previous Expeditions will be able to catch up.
• Players have to complete the damage challenge first to unlock the coin/stash value catch-up mechanic. Catch-up is 300.000 coins/stash value per skill point.

Phase 6 (Departure)

Your raider is now ready to depart on the new Expedition. The majority of collected loot will disappear from your inventory, while a few may remain. We have discussed all the items you keep and lose after completing Arc Raiders Expedition 3 below.

Arc Raiders Expedition 3 Damage Requirements

Instead of gathering stash value and coins, players will now have to deal damage to get all 5 skill points (regardless of whether it’s their first, second, or third expedition). All players who have completed their Caravan will get the challenge. You can complete the challenge by dealing damage with any weapon or gadget against any target (except the practice range).

With that said, here are the exact damage numbers you need to inflict on an enemy to earn a skill point in Arc Raiders Expedition 3:

• 1 Skill Point: 5,000 damage
• 2 Skill Point: 10,000 damage
• 3 Skill Point: 30,000 damage
• 4 Skill Point: 50,000 damage
• 5 Skill Point: 100,000 damage

Killing a Bastion in Arc Raiders results in exactly 5000 damage. So, players need to take down 20 Bastions to unlock all five skill points. Devs have confirmed they tested the damage numbers and firmly believe they are achievable. Additionally, they have claimed that you can earn up to 8,000 – 10,000 damage in a single raid if you play your cards right.

What Happens in Arc Raiders Expedition 3?

If you’re ready to embark on Expedition 3 in Arc Raiders, here are all the items and progress you will lose upon departing:

• Stash Upgrade Progress
• Inventory Items
• Blueprints
• Coins
• Player Level
• Skill Points
• Raider Den
• Workshop
• Quests

In exchange for resetting your raider, you will also get to keep certain items and progress following your previous raider’s departure in Expedition 3. They are as follows:

• Unlocked Maps
• Codex Entries
• Raider Tokens
• Cred
• Raider Decks Progress
• Cosmetics
• Trials
• Active Leaderboards
• Personal Event Progress
• Merits
• Bonus Skill Points
• Bonus Stash Slots Earned From Expeditions

To spice things up, the devs have changed the challenge you needed to complete before departure in Expedition 3. While this is a great change, all raiders wish they had been informed beforehand, as everyone has been grinding to improve their stash value all this time.

Now that the devs have revealed the final damage numbers, what do you think about the new requirements in Expedition 3 in Arc Raiders? Let us know in the comments below.