Embark Studios officially extended the departure window for the ARC Raiders Expedition 3. The developer made this adjustment following community backlash. Players criticized the original five-day window as entirely too short to complete the newly introduced damage challenge.
Consequently, the ARC Raiders Expedition 3 will still launch next Tuesday, April 28, at 11:00 AM UTC / 4:00 PM PKT. However, the event will now remain open for an extended period until Monday, May 11, at 7:00 AM UTC / 12:00 PM PKT. Previously, the deadline was set for May 4. This extension gives the community more time to secure all five extra Skill Points.
ARC Raiders Expedition 3 Damage Challenge Explained
The optional 60-day progression wipe brings a major systemic change. Embark Studios replaced the old Coin/Stash value requirement for the five new Skill Points with a strict damage challenge.
Here is the complete breakdown of exact thresholds:
| Damage Required | Reward |
|---|---|
| 5,000 | 1 Skill point |
| 10,000 | 2 Skill points |
| 30,000 | 3 Skill points |
| 50,000 | 4 Skill points |
| 100,000 | 5 Skill points |
To put this into perspective, achieving 100,000 damage requires destroying roughly 20 Bastions. Meanwhile, developers note that players can output 8,000 to 10,000 damage in a single, highly successful round.
Catch Up Mechanic Remains Unchanged
Fortunately, the Catch Up mechanic returns for this wipe. This system assists players who missed Skill Points during previous Expeditions.
However, the new damage challenge only applies to the five current Skill Points. Earning any missed points from past events will still cost players 300,000 in Stash/Coin value per Skill Point.
The highly anticipated Riven Tides update launches concurrently with ARC Raiders Expedition 3 next week. This free content drop introduces a brand-new coastal-themed map. Furthermore, it brings a massive new ARC enemy. Players expect this new threat to rival the Matriarch and the Queen in sheer scale.
