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ARC Raiders Expeditions Pause After Fifth Window, Resumes 2027

8/23/2026

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Embark Studios announced ARC Raiders Expeditions will pause after the fifth window and resume in early 2027.
Expedition 5 runs September 8-29, 2026 (4 am PT/7 am ET), a three-week window.
Embark said tight windows, reward structure, and new-player accessibility drive the changes.
Finishing all five expeditions unlocks the Zenith Outfit and keeps earned buffs active during the pause.
Trials pause until October 8, 2026, when the Frozen Trail update launches.

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Embark Studios announced ARC Raiders Expeditions will pause after the fifth window and resume in early 2027.
Expedition 5 runs September 8-29, 2026 (4 am PT/7 am ET), a three-week window.
Embark said tight windows, reward structure, and new-player accessibility drive the changes.
Finishing all five expeditions unlocks the Zenith Outfit and keeps earned buffs active during the pause.
Trials pause until October 8, 2026, when the Frozen Trail update launches.