Embark pushed the first Expedition window for ARC Raiders back a touch. Instead of kicking off on the 15th, it now runs from December 17th to 22nd, which sounds annoying at first but it is actually more time to stack value. Think of it as a free extension to fatten up your stash before the big choice hits, especially if you are already eyeing the high‑end drops and ARC Raiders Items you want to hang on to after the reset hits.
How The Big Reset WorksThe Expedition is tied to this “Big Reset” thing, but it is not a forced wipe. You choose when to send your Caravan out of the Rust Belt. When you do, your Raider gets wiped: levels, crafted gear, stash, all of it. It feels brutal on paper, but the rewards that stick are what actually matter over time. You can earn up to five Skill Points based on stash value when you leave, with one point per million, so the magic number is five million. On top of that you lock in twelve extra stash slots forever, which any extraction fan knows is huge. Extra room means you loot more, hoard more, and do not waste runs juggling junk in a cramped inventory.
Making The Most Of The Extra DaysWith the date shift, those extra days should not be spent messing around with half‑value runs. You want high‑risk, high‑payout routes. Stella Montis at night is rough, the robot packs hit hard and fast, but the loot tables there feel tuned for people chasing serious value. Queen Cores, Bastion Cells, the good stuff. If you have a squad that trusts each other, dive those hidden bunkers and chain extractions; it is one of the quickest ways to push toward that five million mark. Playing solo, it is usually better to stick to Blue Gate in daylight and farm Tempest blueprints instead. Whatever route you pick, get into the habit of dumping duplicate junk to traders right away. Do not sit on low‑tier clutter when every scrap of coin nudges your Skill Point total.
What The Reset Actually Feels LikeWhen the window closes on the 22nd and your wipe goes through, you log back in with nothing on your Raider but a way stronger account. No slow tutorial drag, no locked maps, you jump straight into the real game. Those five extra Skill Points mean you start with a build that would normally take weeks of casual play, maybe longer if your luck is bad. Players who skip the event will still be there, but you will notice the gap the moment firefights get sweaty.
Why It Is Worth Opting InIf the idea of resetting with zero gear still makes your stomach drop, that is normal. A lot of players hate the feeling of starting over, even when the long‑term gain is obvious. That is where outside options come in. Some people grab mythic pieces or alloys early on, or look for cheap ARC Raiders BluePrint so they can jump straight into higher‑tier lobbies instead of grinding their way up again from scratch. Either way, the event shows the devs are trying to respect your time while still keeping that extraction tension alive, and if you lean into it now, you will feel the payoff every season after this one ends.
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