The impending Expedition progress reset, while voluntary, has introduced a critical new economic factor that veteran Raiders must immediately address: the value of their amassed currency. Embark Studios has implemented a novel Coin Conversion mechanism: every major threshold of in-game coins stored in the stash will convert into a permanent Bonus Skill Point for the player’s new character in the next cycle.

This shift transforms the value of currency from immediate spending power into a long-term investment, creating a strategic scramble to hoard coins before the reset window closes.

The Conversion Formula: Making Coins Matter

The core incentive is highly impactful for long-term progression:

  • The Conversion Rate: Testing confirms that Raiders will receive one (1) Bonus Skill Point for every one million (1,000,000) coins retained in their stash when they choose to start a new Expedition.
  • Permanent Value: These bonus Skill Points are permanent and allow the Raider to unlock crucial starting abilities much faster in the new cycle, offering a significant and lasting competitive edge.

The implication is clear: the most efficient use of high-value loot is now to sell it for coins, rather than holding onto the raw materials or gear.

The Optimal Pre-Expedition Strategy

To maximize the Bonus Skill Point conversion, Raiders should adhere to a disciplined three-step strategy in the days leading up to the reset window:

  1. Stop Spending, Start Selling: Immediately halt all non-essential spending. Your objective is no longer to fully craft and upgrade gear for immediate runs, but to maximize the numerical value of your inventory. All consumables, weapons, and materials that are not strictly necessary for high-tier extraction runs should be immediately sold to the vendor for coin profit.
  2. Target High-Value Extraction: Focus your efforts on high-risk, high-reward extraction zones known for dropping rare components and advanced weaponry. A single successful extraction from a Tier 3 Zone, if entirely sold off, can rapidly net several million coins, translating into multiple permanent Skill Points. The goal is to maximize the coin-per-hour rate.
  3. The Stash is the Vault: Ensure all acquired coin is placed securely in the Stash. Only the currency stored in the stash will be counted for the conversion bonus. Coins carried on the Raider’s person at the moment of Expedition activation will not contribute to the reward pool.

The Verdict: Investment Over Consumption

This conversion system effectively rewards preparation and financial discipline. Players who aggressively focus on selling their loot and hoarding currency will emerge from the progress reset with an immediate and considerable advantage in their skill tree.

The decision is no longer whether to reset, but how efficiently you can convert your existing wealth into permanent power. The battlefield waits, but the banking window is closing.