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Arc Raiders were left with one big question
Quote from game2ah on January 12, 2026, 6:04 pmArc Raiders were left with one big question after they sacrificed characters in exchange for Expedition loot.
arc raiders trading are divided on the rewards they receive for taking part in the first Expedition Project. It is the game's very first voluntary character wipe. Some players find the rewards to be misleading, while others just want to get back to their collecting.
Arc Raiders studio Embark made it clear from the start what the Expedition Project would be and continue to offer: a way for raiders, who have felt they've done everything and seen everything already, to begin again. The Expedition Project is voluntary. If you don't want to take part, you can continue to do what you're already doing. It's true that many players do not think the rewards they receive are worth the effort.
Embark stated that "permanent accounts unlocks," "unique Cosmetic Rewards" and buffs would be available for the next Expedition. The outfits they receive as a reward for completing their expeditions seem to be a major pain point. "Was this worth it?" A Redditor who seems deflated asks the question alongside a picture of the item in question.
Was it worth the effort? arc raiders rmt
Redditor "Stays" shared their reaction to the new cosmetics. They said that it's a "bit of suckiness" that the only customization available is to toggle off the headgear and goggles, while other outfits offer the option to customize different elements. It seems that this is the main complaint of Arc Raiders' players on the "not worth it" side of the debate.
A disgruntled player said "I do not care about high-tier weapons. All I need is a stitcher, a ferro, or an anvil." "However the lack of benches and needing to upgrade them for premium accessories or higher tier utilites is more cumbersome than expected. In the end, I didn't really want to go through all that "collecting" anymore. Instead, I wanted to focus more on PVP. This is because you should have everything ready to go to create items that give you an advantage in PVP. Now, for the moment, until I find motivation, this is what I'm doing. I admit, I put myself into a position where i'm less motivated.
"I will not be doing expedition again."
However, the majority of top comments in the Reddit discussion are in favor of expeditions being an option and not a prerequisite to reset progress.
"Honestly, I can understand why some people think it's not worth it. As a gamer of my age this mindset is hilarious," said a gamer who was in his 30s. "The Expedition" is a voluntary reset. It is a prestige mechanic for people who already have done everything.
Why do we treat video games as if they were a 401k plan? If you stop playing games because you are worried about "value", then you have stopped gaming and started working as a second-job.
Other players feel utterly liberated.
"Honestly, resetting feels more liberating to me than I imagined it would." Kinda glad I made the decision. It will be like a brand new experience starting from zero, with the knowledge and skills I now have," one person said. "Yes, also the skin feels cool. "I am glad I got the item."
It appears that the main confusion is over whether the goal of the missions is to reset the characters or if the rewards are waiting on the opposite side. It appears that there are enough players who don't think the rewards justify the sacrifices to make Embark rethink these rewards. Meanwhile, other players view the missions as a wipe option with the potential of some loot. This is basically a "half glass empty" vs. "half full" type of deal.
Arc Raiders were left with one big question after they sacrificed characters in exchange for Expedition loot.
arc raiders trading are divided on the rewards they receive for taking part in the first Expedition Project. It is the game's very first voluntary character wipe. Some players find the rewards to be misleading, while others just want to get back to their collecting.
Arc Raiders studio Embark made it clear from the start what the Expedition Project would be and continue to offer: a way for raiders, who have felt they've done everything and seen everything already, to begin again. The Expedition Project is voluntary. If you don't want to take part, you can continue to do what you're already doing. It's true that many players do not think the rewards they receive are worth the effort.
Embark stated that "permanent accounts unlocks," "unique Cosmetic Rewards" and buffs would be available for the next Expedition. The outfits they receive as a reward for completing their expeditions seem to be a major pain point. "Was this worth it?" A Redditor who seems deflated asks the question alongside a picture of the item in question.
Was it worth the effort? arc raiders rmt
Redditor "Stays" shared their reaction to the new cosmetics. They said that it's a "bit of suckiness" that the only customization available is to toggle off the headgear and goggles, while other outfits offer the option to customize different elements. It seems that this is the main complaint of Arc Raiders' players on the "not worth it" side of the debate.
A disgruntled player said "I do not care about high-tier weapons. All I need is a stitcher, a ferro, or an anvil." "However the lack of benches and needing to upgrade them for premium accessories or higher tier utilites is more cumbersome than expected. In the end, I didn't really want to go through all that "collecting" anymore. Instead, I wanted to focus more on PVP. This is because you should have everything ready to go to create items that give you an advantage in PVP. Now, for the moment, until I find motivation, this is what I'm doing. I admit, I put myself into a position where i'm less motivated.
"I will not be doing expedition again."
However, the majority of top comments in the Reddit discussion are in favor of expeditions being an option and not a prerequisite to reset progress.
"Honestly, I can understand why some people think it's not worth it. As a gamer of my age this mindset is hilarious," said a gamer who was in his 30s. "The Expedition" is a voluntary reset. It is a prestige mechanic for people who already have done everything.
Why do we treat video games as if they were a 401k plan? If you stop playing games because you are worried about "value", then you have stopped gaming and started working as a second-job.
Other players feel utterly liberated.
"Honestly, resetting feels more liberating to me than I imagined it would." Kinda glad I made the decision. It will be like a brand new experience starting from zero, with the knowledge and skills I now have," one person said. "Yes, also the skin feels cool. "I am glad I got the item."
It appears that the main confusion is over whether the goal of the missions is to reset the characters or if the rewards are waiting on the opposite side. It appears that there are enough players who don't think the rewards justify the sacrifices to make Embark rethink these rewards. Meanwhile, other players view the missions as a wipe option with the potential of some loot. This is basically a "half glass empty" vs. "half full" type of deal.