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Embark Studios is shifting Arc Raiders Expeditions to reward damage dealt during the 5-day event (April 28–May 4) rather than the stash value, aiming to boost active play and loot use. They’re also evaluating significant skill-tree changes to enable more meaningful, diverse playstyles and better PvP balance after each account wipe.
Embark Studios is changing Arc Raiders Expeditions so Skill Points are earned by dealing damage during the five‑day window (April 28–May 4) rather than by stash value. To earn points, players must deal damage with any weapon or gadget to any target (not the practice range); five points are available per expedition. A catch‑up option still uses stash value (300,000 coins/stash per point) for missed points. Players must complete their Caravan, sign up during the window, and depart when it opens. The change aims to reduce grinding and encourage loot usage across the 5‑day window.
ARC Raiders is changing Expedition rules so all 5 skill points are earned by dealing damage within a 5‑day window, replacing the previous stash‑value method. The window runs April 28–May 4, with a new “last call” signup for caravan completers who missed the window. A damage challenge must be completed to unlock skill points, and catch‑up options exist for players on their second or third expeditions, funded by coins/stash value. Rewards include permanent cosmetics (Patchwork outfit and upgraded Expedition indicator) and extra stash space, plus Trials during the Expedition window to encourage active participation and loot use.
ARC Raiders’ spring roadmap, titled Escalation, adds a new large Arc in April along with a fresh map and two additional Expeditions. Through January–April, updates (Headwinds, Shrouded Sky, Flashpoint, Riven Tides) bring new map conditions, Arc threats, raider decks, and player projects, plus tweaks to existing content (e.g., Scrappy). Frosty weather remains a focus as the team teases a Stella Montis enemy potentially joining other maps and hints at broader Expeditions in the future to reduce FOMO.
Embark Studios disclosed that just over a million Arc Raiders players (roughly 10% of the player base) reset their characters during the first expedition window, trading resets for cosmetics, an XP boost, expanded stash space, and up to five million credits for extra skill points. About 35-40% of those resets reached the five-million-credit target, and the studio is exploring ways to add variety to expeditions ahead of the next window, keeping momentum for 2026.
LEGO Fortnite is set to introduce a new game mode called Expeditions on June 18th, which may expand the game's universe, following its successful launch on Switch and recent Switch 2 update. The update hints at new content and gameplay experiences, continuing Epic Games' efforts to enhance the LEGO Fortnite experience.
No Man’s Sky's Omega update aims to re-engage lapsed players with integrated expeditions, new on-planet missions, additions to the main Atlas story, and a pirate dreadnought, accompanied by a free weekend to entice new players, showcasing the game's continued evolution and commitment to free patches.
Fallout 76 introduces new content inspired by Fallout: New Vegas, with a free update allowing players to explore Atlantic City and engage with new factions. The update also includes two new missions, streamlined gameplay for new players, and the ability to skip the game's opening. Additionally, a collaboration with an upcoming TV series offers a free Vault 33 suit. Season 15 brings new items and progression systems to Fallout 76.
Fallout 76's upcoming Atlantic City update, set to release on December 5th alongside Season 15, introduces new expeditions, including missions involving tax evasion and a deadly race against the Batsuuri Twins. The update also adds new locations such as the Neapolitan Casino and the Boardwalk, along with new enemies and factions. Players can unlock casino-themed rewards by completing challenges and earning S.C.O.R.E. Additionally, a second Atlantic City update is planned for 2024.
Focus Entertainment has announced Expeditions: A Mudrunner Game, an off-road adventure game developed by Saber Interactive, coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One in 2024. Players will embark on scientific expeditions, adapting to nature's challenges and exploring uncharted lands.
Before the successful ascent of Mount Everest in 1953, there were 14 or 15 attempts to climb the peak, each with its own unique story. The first British reconnaissance expedition was launched in 1921, followed by several attempts in the 1920s and 1930s, including the disappearance of George Mallory and Andrew Irvine in 1924. In the 1950s, Swiss and Nepalese expeditions made attempts, while a rumored Soviet expedition in 1952 was denied by authorities.