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· ARC Raiders' third Expedition (Expedition 3) is scheduled to begin on April 28th.
· This is the same date as the 'Riven Tides' content update, and unlike before, the expedition window will open immediately after the update.
· The expedition window will last for 5 days, closing on May 4th at 9 AM (CST).
· The estimated start times are 1 PM CST, 11 AM UTC, 7 AM ET, and 4 AM PT.
· Updates typically occur 2 hours and 30 minutes before the start time.

· The existing reward system, centered around coins and inventory value, is changing.
· Now, dealing 'damage' during the expedition period is crucial to earn up to 5 skill points.
· This change applies equally to all players, allowing both PvE and PvP players to deal damage in ways that suit them.
· The development team is attempting this change to move away from the tedious process of simply chasing coins and inventory value.
· This encourages players to actively use their valuable items rather than hoarding them, aiming to inflict more damage.
· However, the fact that this system only applies to the short 5-day expedition period might be a burden for some players.

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· Separate from the 'damage dealt' requirement to earn up to 5 skill points, the 'catch-up' mechanism will be maintained.
· If you missed skill points in previous expeditions, you can recover them during this expedition for 300,000 coins or inventory value per skill point.
· However, this feature is only available to players who completed previous expeditions but did not earn the maximum skill points.
· For example, if you earned 3 skill points in a previous expedition, you can recover an additional 2 skill points after meeting the damage dealt goals in this expedition.
· This means coins and inventory value still play a supplementary role.

· In previous expeditions, there was an issue where players completely missed the opportunity to participate if they didn't approve departure within the set period.
· Now, with the introduction of the 'Last Call for Departure' feature, players who completed an expedition project but missed the departure approval will be automatically processed for departure upon re-logging into the game.
· While this feature doesn't grant skill points, it allows players to retain basic rewards like the Patchwork outfit, expedition markers, and storage bonuses, as well as continuity buffs.
· This will help players avoid missing expedition opportunities and maintain continuity.

· Permanent Rewards:
- Patchwork Outfit: An evolved version of the Patchwork skin from previous expeditions will be provided.
- Storage Expansion: 12 storage slots will be added per expedition, allowing for up to 316 storage slots upon completion of the 3rd expedition. (Increases based on the number of expeditions completed)
· Skill Points:
- Up to 5 skill points can be earned, obtainable through damage dealt goals and the catch-up mechanism.
· Continuity Buffs (for Expedition 3):
- 15% increased experience gain
- 18% increased crafting material return rate
- 80% reduced repair costs
· Continuity buffs may reset if you do not participate in the next expedition.

· Upon completion of the 3rd expedition, the full Patchwork outfit will be unlocked, and new systems are planned to be introduced starting with the 4th expedition.
· The development team is continuously gathering feedback to give meaning to the reward system and reflect player achievements.
· Furthermore, improvements will be made regarding the resetting and retention of elements within the expedition system.
· The current changes appear to be a transitional phase for larger system overhauls in the future.
· The development team is foreshadowing fundamental changes to the expedition system and is striving to provide an experience that players will find more satisfying.

· The requirement to meet damage dealt goals within the short 5-day expedition period might be burdensome for some players.
· There's also some disappointment that the system focuses on short-term goal achievement rather than rewarding the efforts of an entire season.
· However, this can be interpreted as preparation for larger changes to come, and the development team's continuous communication and commitment to improvement are evident.
· Players are actively sharing their opinions on these changes in the comments section, fostering communication.