Why were ARC Raiders Expeditions delayed until 2027?

Embark Studios pushed back all Arc Raiders Expeditions after the fifth one, running 8–29 September, until early 2027, rather than releasing new ones sooner as previously expected [1]. The delay is meant to give the studio time to make substantial improvements to the format, addressing player feedback about issues such as overly restrictive expedition windows, the reward structure, and barriers to entry [2]. This leaves players facing a lengthy gap with no new Expeditions for the rest of the year [1].