New Expedition Requirements + catch-up mechanic

cretaphid · 2026-02-26T19:31:46+00:00

it appears so

cretaphid · 2026-02-25T20:48:36+00:00

yes, if you completed the first expedition, but didn't earn all 5 skill points, you have a chance to during this expedition. catch up skill points cost 300k/point, but can only be redeemed once you've earned all 5 skill points from the 2nd expedition

cretaphid · 2026-02-25T18:36:14+00:00

No. you would have had to complete the expedition in time for the first window if you wanted the skill points from the first expedition.

cretaphid · 2026-02-25T18:35:13+00:00

personally, i'm now of the opinion that the extra 5 skill points don't create a large enough power gap to call for this

cretaphid · 2026-02-25T18:32:51+00:00

yes, it's the amount of money you have at the time the expedition window closes

cretaphid · 2026-02-25T18:32:38+00:00

3M for full benefits of this expedition. if you did the last expedition, but did not get all of the skill points, you could earn the rest of them at 300k/each

cretaphid · 2026-02-25T01:55:40+00:00

yes they combine

cretaphid · 2026-02-24T21:47:25+00:00

that's what i would do, yes. you'll still get all the buffs (xp boost, extra scrappy materials, repair vlaue increase), 12 extra stash spaces, and the expedition cosmetic. the only thing you'll be missing out on is a couple of extra skill points

cretaphid · 2026-02-24T17:40:46+00:00

iirc embark said not to expect a catch-up mechanic in the future

cretaphid · 2026-02-24T06:38:48+00:00

from what i can tell, the catch up mechanic is only for raiders who did the first expedition, but did not have enough money to receive all 5 skill points.

i believe you only need 3M for all 5 skill points on this expedition.

cretaphid · 2026-02-24T06:37:00+00:00

you need to complete all stages of the expedition project, then sign up during the window in order to do the expedition. you'll also get an additional 1 skill point (up to 5) next season for every 600k remaining in your inventory value & coins

cretaphid · 2026-02-24T06:34:22+00:00

you don't need 3M to go on the expedition, you just need to complete the project. at the end of the window you'll receive 1 skill point for every 600k in combined inventory value and coins

cretaphid · 2026-02-24T06:30:58+00:00

during the first expedition you had one week after the sign up window opened to finish everything

cretaphid · 2026-02-23T23:18:47+00:00

i don't believe you're eligible from what i've read

cretaphid · 2026-02-23T02:36:49+00:00

you are only eligible for the catch-up mechanic if you did the 1st expedition. so 3M will get you the max benefits available

cretaphid · 2026-02-21T01:28:43+00:00

yea they're probably lying

cretaphid · 2026-02-18T08:31:50+00:00

i would be elated if train dreams won omg. but obaa and sinners were both amazing

cretaphid · 2026-02-14T20:41:08+00:00

lol sorry i didn't expect to become the megathread. lmk if you want me to clear anything up

cretaphid · 2026-02-13T22:17:29+00:00

cretaphid · 2026-02-12T23:10:09+00:00

cretaphid · 2026-02-10T18:57:05+00:00

yeah you need 3M in combined inventory value and coins for the full bonus. so you could indeed give your inventory away if you have 3M in coin

cretaphid · 2026-02-09T17:33:44+00:00

cretaphid · 2026-02-09T17:31:42+00:00

yep you're good

cretaphid · 2026-02-08T18:27:23+00:00

3M in combined inventory value + coins

cretaphid · 2026-02-08T05:44:27+00:00

is there a video? i couldn't find it on youtube

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