When does the next Arc Raiders expedition start?

Expeditions run approximately every 45 days. Expedition 2 departed March 2, 2026 and Expedition 3 (A Triumphant Exit) concluded May 11, 2026. Expedition 4 is expected next; a window opening around June 22, 2026 has been reported but is unconfirmed (the ARC Raiders Wiki lists July 7). See the Expedition Hub for the live countdown and the latest confirmed dates.

What time do Arc Raiders expedition windows close?

Sign-up and departure windows are set by Embark and announced with each expedition. Expedition 2 sign-ups opened February 25 and departure was March 2, 2026 (exact UTC times are in the official announcements). Check the expedition guide and Embark channels for the latest.

How often do Arc Raiders expeditions happen?

Approximately every 45 days. Each expedition has a sign-up window and a departure date. After departure there is a brief maintenance window and possible login queue spike. The next expedition is typically announced about one week before its departure.

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Arc Raiders Expedition Schedule

Dates, windows & wipe calendar

Expeditions run approximately every 45 days. Departure dates are usually announced about one week prior; sign-up windows open before departure. Below is a historical schedule of expedition dates, stash requirements, and window times.

📅 This is a reference calendar. For the live and upcoming expedition (countdown, current stage requirements, and the latest confirmed dates), see the Expedition Hub.

Expedition calendar

Expedition	Stash requirement	Sign-up opens	Departure date
Expedition 1	5M Coins (original)	—	Departed (pre–2026)
Expedition 2	3M Coins (reduced)	Feb 25, 2026	Mar 2, 2026
Expedition 3 — A Triumphant Exit	Damage-based (not stash value)	Apr 28, 2026 (11:00 UTC)	May 11, 2026 (07:00 UTC) — concluded
Expedition 4 (expected)	TBA	~1 week before departure	Reported ~June 22, 2026 (unconfirmed; Wiki lists July 7)

Exact window closure times (UTC) are in Embark’s official expedition announcements. The Expedition 4 open date is reported but not confirmed — see the Expedition Hub for the live countdown and confirmed dates. For full Expedition 2 details, see the Second Expedition guide.

What happens to servers during expedition transitions

Around departure time, Embark typically runs a brief maintenance window. During and shortly after that window you may see:

Login queue or “online services unavailable” while the wipe and new expedition go live
A short period where the game is unavailable

If you hit a queue or ARSB/ARRT errors on departure day, check arcstatus.com and Embark’s Discord for confirmation—it is often expected and clears within an hour or two.

Second Expedition (3M Stash) guide · Maintenance schedule · Expedition hub