{
  "id": 9641760,
  "title": "Arc Raiders Is Testing a PvE Mode Very Soon",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/arc-raiders-is-testing-a-pve-mode-very-soon",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-24T22:24:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IGN",
    "slug": "ign",
    "url": "https://www.ign.com/articles/arc-raiders-is-testing-a-pve-mode-very-soon"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Embark Studios is set to test a PvE mode for their game, Arc Raiders, in the upcoming month. From October 13 to October 20, players will be able to toggle between PvP and PvE lobbies, giving them more control over their gameplay experience. The purpose of this test is to provide players with the option to completely disengage from PvP gameplay and explore a co-op, social experience.\n\nDuring the test, loot will be lower-valued due to the reduced stakes, and ARCs will target downed players while ignoring stationary foes. Embark Studios will monitor the player economy and matchmaking times throughout the period. It's possible that the PvE mode may not make it to the game permanently, as the test is focused on evaluating its functionality rather than stress-testing the system.\n\nEmbark Studios acknowledges the risk of introducing such a test, as the first iteration of Arc Raiders was initially meant to be a PvE game. However, they recognize the demand for a more cooperative and social experience within the game. According to their data, 37% of players prefer friendly co-op play, 27% are mixed, and 34% favor pure PvP gameplay. Over 70% of friendly players and 40% of PvP players want fewer hostile encounters, while 51% of the surveyed community expressed interest in a dedicated PvE option.\n\nWhile the test may not lead to permanent changes to the game, Embark Studios is proud to experiment with this feature publicly, allowing the community to provide valuable feedback on whether they want Arc Raiders to incorporate PvE gameplay.",
  "summary": "Embark Studios has announced that it will be testing a PvE mode for Arc Raiders next month.",
  "key_points": [
    "Embark Studios testing PvE mode for Arc Raiders from Oct 13-20",
    "Lower-valued loot and ARCs targeting downed players during test",
    "Studios monitor player economy and matchmaking times during test"
  ],
  "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."
}