{
  "id": 16934248,
  "title": "Arc Raiders' executive producer was 'a bit skeptical' about adding PvE, but after the successful test the team needs to decide 'what we want to do going forward'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/arc-raiders-executive-producer-was-a-bit-skeptical-about-adding-pve",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-28T17:12:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "PC Gamer",
    "slug": "pc-gamer",
    "url": "https://www.pcgamer.com/games/third-person-shooter/arc-raiders-executive-producer-was-a-bit-skeptical-about-adding-pve-but-after-the-successful-test-the-team-needs-to-decide-what-we-want-to-do-going-forward/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Arc Raiders' executive producer, Aleksander Grøndal, expressed some initial skepticism about integrating a PvE mode into the game. However, after a successful test, the team must now determine their future plans for the game. The PvE test was well-received, with over 30 million sessions played during the limited-time period. While the team was initially wary due to historical reasons, they now recognize the value of providing players with more choices. The test also aimed to address loot inflation by offering lower-quality scrap in PvE lobbies. However, the bigger concern for Grøndal is whether the game's interest is waning and if a PvE mode could help retain players. Grøndal believes the game has potential and wants to explore different player types, such as a chill side mode, challenge mode, or a full PvE experience. Nevertheless, the decision to add a permanent PvE mode will come with its own set of challenges, including balancing and future updates that need to consider both PvPvE and PvE aspects.",
  "summary": "I say just replicate the PvE test for those who want it.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}