Netease's cooperative looter-shooter ARC Raiders is temporarily shelving its Expeditions system, with the developer confirming that the next expedition won't arrive until 2027. The decision appears tied to the studio's broader plans for the game's live service structure, though specific reasoning behind the delay remains limited in available details. The pause gives the team time to work on other aspects of the game while current players can still engage with existing expedition content before the system enters its extended hibernation.
- Expeditions, a core live-service component, won't see new content additions for over a year, marking a significant gap in the game's seasonal cadence.
- Players have a limited window to participate in current expedition offerings before the feature effectively goes dormant.
- The move signals Netease's prioritization of other development areas, though the studio hasn't publicly detailed what those efforts entail.
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GameRant
· Aug 22, 12:48 UTC
ARC Raiders Is Pausing Expeditions Until 2027
ARC Raiders announces that the Expeditions system will be paused until 2027, revealing why this is happening and what it means for the future.
DualShockers
· Aug 21, 23:41 UTC
ARC Raiders Puts Expeditions on Hold Until Next Year
Get in on that expedition while you can, Raiders, because the next one won't be until 2027.