ARC Raiders is shaking up its progression system with the upcoming Expedition 3, and not everyone is going to like it. The biggest change removes the ability to convert stash value and coins into skill points. Instead, players now have to actively earn them by dealing damage during a limited five-day window.

This shift pushes the game away from passive progression and toward skill-based participation. On one hand, it rewards active players and reduces pay-to-progress style advantages. On the other, it may frustrate players who preferred grinding resources at their own pace. With the Expedition launching April 28 alongside the Riven Tides update, this change could redefine how players approach long-term progression.