- Arc Raiders players can sign up for the second expedition on February 25th and can depart on March 1st
- Embark Studios is adjusting the required Stash amount from 5 million coins to 3 million based on player feedback
- A new Skill Point acquisition system is added for players who were unable to collect the required coins during the first expedition
The other one Arc Raiders The expedition starts next month, and Embark Studios is changing a few things based on player feedback, including an adjustment to the required Stash value.
The studio shared the details in a new blog post, confirming that players can sign up for the second expedition starting February 25th, with departure scheduled for March 1st.
But before then, Embark has some new updates coming that can help experienced players and those new to expeditions. After listening to player feedback, the developer lowers the required Stash amount from 5 million coins to 3 million to reach the maximum rewards.
“Initially, we want to get one announcement out of the way right off the bat: We’ve heard your feedback that the required Stash value for maximum rewards is too high, and we’ve decided to lower the requirement to 3 million coins (600,000 per Skill Point). The reward will still be 5 Skill Points for reaching the 3 million Stash values,” Embark said.
As the studio explained, this means players need 600,000 coins per game. skill points, as opposed to the previous requirement of 1 million, which is a significant nerf that should come in handy as they prepare for the upcoming expedition.
In addition to this change, returning players who were unable to collect the required coins during the first expedition will be able to recover the ones they missed with the new Skill Point retrieval system.
“The skill points gained will be greatly reduced, making the total number of coins needed to reach max skill points smaller for each expedition,” Embark said. “Collect the entire Stash value and enjoy your skill points before everyone else, fail to do so and the catch-up system will allow you to close the gap over time.
“For this expedition, collect 300,000 Stash value per skill point missing from the first expedition. When you depart, coins will contribute to the skill points of the second expedition before contributing to missing skill points from the first.”
However, Embark noted that rewards and requirements “may change for future expeditions, and bonus skill points will not be available indefinitely for those who continue to travel.”
Some of the permanent rewards for the second expedition include a new Scrappy outfit, an upgraded Patchwork outfit which will get four extra shifts and two new color options, and buffs stacked from the previous expedition (but will be reset for those who decide not to go again).
Players who return for their second expedition will also get 5% more XP, which will amount to 10%, a 6% Scrappy Materials boost (12% total), and a 10% increase in Repair Value (70% total).
The ‘Expeditions Explained’ image Embark released also confirms a third expedition is on the way, with “more on the way”.
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