Arc Raiders Finally Reveals What Prestiging Really Gets You
Alright, let’s talk about the big Arc Raiders news that’s been stirring up the community—because Embark Studios has finally pulled back the curtain on what players will actually earn when they take the plunge into the Expedition system later this month. And even though the idea of wiping your progress might sound a little intimidating, the rewards and bonuses are now much clearer—and honestly, a lot more interesting.
So, here’s the setup: from December 17 to December 22, a special Expedition window will open. During this time, players who have reached level 20 can choose to retire their current Raider, leave the Rust Belt behind, and start fresh with a brand-new character. This whole thing is Arc Raiders’ version of prestiging, but with a twist: it’s completely optional. Nothing forces you to reset, and if you choose to stay put, you’ll actually have a mechanical advantage going into the next season. But if you do opt in, you’ll be stepping into a kind of long-term investment plan for future bonuses.
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Now, let’s get to what you actually get. First, there are the guaranteed permanent rewards. No matter how stuffed or empty your stash is, committing to an Expedition will earn you a new Patchwork Raider outfit, a Janitor Cap for Scrappy, a special Indicator icon, and a nice +12 boost to stash space. These don’t go away—they’re yours forever, even across future seasons.
Then there are the temporary buffs that kick in at the start of the next season: faster repairs, boosted XP gain, and extra materials from Scrappy. These are meant to smooth out the early-season grind, but they won’t stick around if you skip the next Expedition cycle.
The big variable reward, though, comes from your stash value. For every million coins’ worth you’ve hoarded by December 22, you’ll get one skill point on your brand-new Raider, up to five total. So the more you’ve collected, the stronger your next character’s foundation becomes. It’s a system built around long-term progression rather than short-term power spikes, and Embark has made it clear that the bonuses will stack if you keep prestiging across multiple seasons.
Of course, not everyone is thrilled. A lot of players on the subreddit have called the rewards underwhelming—but others argue that’s intentional. Because this entire system is optional, it’s not meant to throw the game out of balance or create massive power gaps between players. It’s more like a prestige track for the hardcore crowd—the ones who love resetting, grinding, and stacking small advantages over time.
So if you’re already level 20—or close—now’s the time to think about how much you want to stockpile before December 22. Whether you prestige for the long-term perks or skip it to keep your current momentum, the choice really is yours. And that, according to Embark, is exactly the point.
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