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Expedition Requirements
The exact requirements for the 5th Expedition, from the official announcement.
Joining an expedition in ARC Raiders has a clear set of requirements. For the 5th Expedition the rules are simple but easy to miss — most importantly: completing the Caravan does not sign you up.
The requirements, step by step
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Complete the Caravan | The prerequisite project for departure. It does not register you for the expedition. |
| Wait for the window | The window opens September 8, 2026 at 11:00 UTC. |
| Sign up | Must be done during the window — the official announcement stresses there is no Last Call. |
| Complete the challenge | Players must complete a challenge within the Expedition Window to earn the rewards. |
| Catch-up eligibility | Second, third and fourth expeditions can regain up to 5 missed skill points each, tied to stash value. |
Common mistakes
- Assuming the Caravan signs you up — it does not; the window has an explicit sign-up step.
- Missing the exact close time: departure happens on September 29 at 08:00 UTC (10:00 CEST / 01:00 PT), not at the end of the day.
- Forgetting quest-reset is optional — you can keep quest progress (see What resets?).
FAQ
FAQ
Common questions about this topic.
What do I need to do before the ARC Raiders expedition?
Complete the Caravan project first. Then you still must sign up during the expedition window — the Caravan alone is not registration.
Do I need a challenge to join the expedition?
You need to complete the challenge within the window to earn the rewards; requirements came from the official 5th Expedition announcement.
Is there a Last Call?
No. The official announcement explicitly states there is no Last Call — sign up during the window.