Arc Raider's PvE Mode Is Now Available For A Limited Time

You Can Now Play Arc Raiders Without Fearing Other Players Until October 20 Published Oct 14, 2026, 6:49 PM EDT Steven is a seasoned writer specializing in the video game and technological fields, with years of experience creating reviews, features, and industry analysis. Passionate about the gaming world and its evolving culture, Steven has always wanted to combine his enjoyment of writing and love for gaming in a way that can provide insightful coverage for players and enthusiasts alike. Sign in to your TheGamer account One of the biggest aspects that made Arc Raiders so popular was its unique balance between the PvE and PvP sides of the extraction shooter genre. Despite one of the mechanics that made it stand out the most, the PvP side of things has been one of Arc Raiders' most controversial aspects since release, with countless debates on whether the developer should introduce a dedicated mode without it entirely. Alongside the massive new Frozen Trail update, Embark Studios is also tackling the long-running issue by incorporating a brand-new game mode specifically made for those that just want to engage with the PvE side of the game. A PvE Mode Is Finally Coming To Arc Raiders Available now until October 20 at 11:00 AM CEST, you'll be able to toggle PvE-exclusive matchmaking in Arc Raiders, which drastically changes the gameplay experience with completely dedicated servers. If you're wondering what the experience will actually be like, the developers of Arc Raiders offered some extra details on their official blog. While players can expect the complete removal of player-to-player damage from weapons, throwable items, and melee knockouts, the lowered danger also comes with a decreased loot value compared to traditional PvPvE servers. The player-friendly mode will also not include limited events like Night Raid, Locked Gate, Frigate, etc., but exclusively standard maps. Given that the current run is simply a test as opposed to a full implementation, these features are also subject to change in the future, which the developers have noted might result in longer queue times at certain hours for those in less populated regions. The Test Isn't A Permanent Addition Just Yet Even if this is far from the first time the developers of Arc Raiders have tried addressing PvP concerns, which previously resulted in separate servers for aggressive players, the dedicated mode will mark a new direction for the future of Arc Raiders. Although we'll have to wait and see how players react to the gameplay changes, Arc Raiders has still seen a massive boost in player count since the most recent update, which offers plenty of willing participants who might be willing to try out the alternate gameplay loop. Released October 30, 2025 ESRB Teen / Violence, Blood, In-Game Purchases, Users Interact Developer(s) Embark Studios Publisher(s) Embark Studios Engine Unreal Engine 5 Genre(s) Extraction, Shooter, Third-Person Shooter, Survival