In late August, Embark announced that the fifth season of Expeditions would be the last before a break until early 2027. The studio explained the decision by the need to address issues pointed out by players and planned to bring the system back in a significantly improved form.
Now, this scenario is in question. Executive Producer Alexander Grøndal stated at Gamescom that "Expeditions" need serious changes, and the team is also considering a complete abandonment of the current system.
Maybe we'll throw this system out entirely. That's also being considered.
Embark is currently studying player feedback and has not made a final decision. Changes to "Expeditions" will not be announced until the Frozen Trail update is released on October 8, 2026. After that, the studio will decide whether to rework the system or create something new in its place.