Embark Studios announced it will postpone all Arc Raiders Expeditions beyond the fifth one until early 2027 in order to implement substantial improvements to the feature. The studio cited player feedback regarding several systemic problems—including restrictive expedition windows, the reward structure, and barriers for new players—as requiring fundamental redesign rather than incremental fixes. Expedition 5 will run from 8–29 September as scheduled, but the endgame progression system will then remain dormant during the overhaul period.

The community response has been divided, with some players accepting the delay if it produces meaningful enhancements to the mechanic, whilst others have voiced frustration about the broader trend of sparse content releases and the temporary removal of the game's primary progression outlet. A concurrent pause on weekly Trials from mid-September through early October compounds concerns about engagement opportunities, though Embark has committed to two major updates annually, with the Frozen Trail expansion due in October.