ARC Raiders' most dedicated players have long been requesting an expansion or retooling to endgame content, namely expeditions and the blueprints they must re-acquire for each wipe. Long after quests and other projects are completed, expeditions and blueprints remain long-term draws for many players, but having to re-acquire them, sometimes via exploring hurricane condiction maps on repeat, is not the type of gameplay players want to spend time on.
On ARC Raiders' 2026-27 plans, we can expect some adjustments to these mechanics.
ScreenRant's Rob Keyes interviewed key figures at developer Embark Studios, including ARC Raiders Executive Producer Aleksander Grøndal, and we asked specifically if there was any consideration being given to how blueprints are acquired or reacquired after voluntarily wiping progress by embarking on an expedition. "There are a few things in motion," confirms Grøndal, "but we're not revealing anything just yet." A bit of a non-answer, to be sure, but revealing nonetheless.
Blueprints are the most valuable items that teach you how to craft a specific piece of gear, unlocking a potentially limitless supply as long as you can provide the crafting components. As it currently stands, however, blueprints are not carried over when...
