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After experimenting with a PvE mode, Arc Raiders studio Embark says it’s figuring out whether to bring it back permanently
Video Games Chronicle • • technology
Key Points:
- Embark, the studio behind Arc Raiders, is evaluating the future of the game's PvE mode after a limited-time PvE toggle event concluded, during which players cooperated against in-game enemies without PvP elements.
- The PvE toggle was tested for a week, resulting in over 30 million rounds played, providing Embark with significant data to analyze before deciding on next steps.
- Originally, Arc Raiders started as a PvE co-op looter but shifted to a PvPvE extraction shooter due to lacking broader appeal; however, recent player interest in PvE has prompted reconsideration.
- Executive producer Aleksander Grøndal noted the studio's initial skepticism about PvE but acknowledged that the mode might cater to players seeking a less stressful experience and could support multiple player types.
- Embark faces challenges in potentially supporting both PvE and PvPvE modes simultaneously, needing to determine the nature of PvE content—whether as a casual side mode, challenge mode, or full experience—before committing to future updates.
