For a lot of players, the Fourth Expedition is less about one big reset and more about timing. Departure is scheduled for July 21, 2026, at 8:00 UTC, or 1:00 a.m. Pacific and 4:00 a.m. Eastern. If you have been sorting through ARC Raiders Items and wondering what is worth keeping, this is the moment to stop treating every resource the same. The sign-up window opened on July 7 and runs for fourteen days. Finishing the Caravan is not enough on its own; you still need to register before the window closes.



What is actually worth doing before departureThe damage challenge is where the pressure really shows up. Loot can feel great in the moment, but damage is what moves the Expedition rewards along. Each completed objective pays out one Blueprint and 150 Raider Tokens, while the fourth Expedition also unlocks the first Zenith Outfit level. It is easy to chase a risky raid for one more haul, then realise you barely moved the challenge at all.



5,000 damage opens the first reward.

10,000 and 30,000 damage add the next two rewards.

50,000 damage is a solid target for regular players.

100,000 damage needs steady runs, not one lucky match.



Blueprints are useful, but they are not forever. The ones earned through this Expedition disappear when you leave on the next one, while Raider Tokens stay with your account. That changes the way you should use Ermal's Vault. You only get up to five Vault Slots, so save things that make the opening days of the next cycle easier: crafting materials, dependable gear, and resources that are painful to replace early on. Do not fill every slot with something that merely looks expensive right now.



There is more at stake than the challenge rewards. Completing this Expedition adds 12 stash spaces, taking the Expedition stash total to 48, and it keeps consecutive bonuses in play for experience, Scrappy materials, and repair value. Missing a window does not erase your wider account progress, but it can break the active buff chain. Before leaving, it is worth checking your target, your Vault, and your registration status. Looking at ARC Raiders Coins for sale may also help players plan their next-cycle spending, but the smarter move is still protecting the resources that will matter once the reset lands.