When Is the Next ARC Raiders Expedition?
Expedition 5 is the last until the pause — here is what Embark confirmed about the 2027 return.
The 5th Expedition (Sep 8–29, 2026) is officially the final expedition before a temporary pause. Embark said expeditions will return in early 2027 with major changes. This page covers only what official announcements confirm — no dates beyond "early 2027" are invented.
Quick answer
There is no announced Expedition 6 date. Expeditions pause after the 5th Expedition and return in early 2027 in redesigned form. The exact 2027 launch date has not been published.
Why expeditions pause
Embark's announcement explains the pause: the team is reworking the system to address feedback on departure windows, the reward structure and accessibility for new players. The redesign is what the pause funds.
What happens between now and 2027
- Expedition 5 runs Sep 8–29, 2026 — the last window before the pause. See the 5th Expedition.
- Expeditions pause after Expedition 5 — no new expedition windows until the return.
- Caravan progress carries over as Ermal Vouchers — partially completed Caravans convert instead of being wiped. See Ermal Vouchers.
- Earned buffs persist — consecutive buffs are not lost during the pause.
What the 2027 return may change
Embark said expeditions will return with changes, but the exact new rules were not published in the announcement. This page does not guess mechanics — expect the departure window, rewards and new-player accessibility to be the focus areas the team named.
Should you do Expedition 5 anyway?
Because it is the last expedition until 2027, Expedition 5 is your only current chance at that window's rewards and the Zenith Outfit progress. Weigh it on the Is It Worth It? page.
FAQ
Common questions about this topic.
When is the next ARC Raiders expedition?
No Expedition 6 date is announced. Expeditions pause after Expedition 5 (Sep 29, 2026) and return in early 2027.
Is Expedition 5 the last one ever?
No — it is the last before a temporary pause. Expeditions return in early 2027 redesigned.
What happens to my Caravan during the pause?
Partially completed Caravans convert to Ermal Vouchers; fully completed ones are handled per the reset rules.
Why are expeditions pausing?
Embark is reworking the system based on feedback about departure windows, rewards and new-player accessibility.