Embark Studios has announced that it is temporarily shutting down the Expeditions mode in Arc Raiders, with the feature not expected to return until early 2027. The developer says the pause is intended to allow time for "major improvements" to the mode, following a large volume of player feedback since its introduction. The move signals that the studio is prioritising reworking the feature properly over rushing out incremental fixes while it remains live.

Specific details of what changes are planned have not been fully outlined, but the extended timeline—stretching into next year—suggests the overhaul is substantial rather than a quick patch. The decision follows what the developer describes as extensive community feedback on Expeditions since launch, indicating the current version fell short of player expectations in its present form.