ARC Raiders players: Embark’s PvE matchmaking toggle test ran from October 13 to 20, 2026 and the studio said it expected to share a follow-up in November. As of November 11 (3:30 PM Paris time), nothing new has been posted on the official News page, so let’s compare what you actually want.
Video: “Frozen Trail: First Look | ARC Raiders”, official ARC Raiders YouTube channel (Embark Studios), published September 23, 2026 (7:00 PM Paris time), 14 min 11 s. It presents the Frozen Trail update content; it is not about the PvE test: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMznEoW78dA
What Embark has said officially:
- The test (announced September 24) offered zero player-to-player damage, Solos, Duos and Trios in the same session, lower loot value in PvE, and excluded Night Raids, Hidden Bunker, Locked Gate and Frigate. Embark wrote that it was “not a promise” of a future PvE mode.
- Before the test, Embark’s own figures: 37% “friendly co-op” players, 27% mixed, 34% pure PvP, and 51% of surveyed players interested in a dedicated PvE option.
- After the test (October 20): more than 30 million PvE rounds played, a “polarizing” result, a decision that will “prioritize the overall health and enjoyability of the game”, and further information expected in November.
- In an interview with The Game Business (November 3), executive producer Aleksander Grøndal said almost 50% of rounds during the test were on PvE servers, and CEO Patrick Söderlund said: “We could just frankly add PvE. It’s not a difficult thing to do.” That is a statement, not an announcement.
Questions for players:
- Did you play the PvE test? What did you do with it: quests, farming, exploring, or relaxed solo runs?
- Should a permanent toggle come back as it was, or with changes (loot, excluded conditions, separate progression)?
- PvP players: did your PvPvE matches feel different during the test week (queue times, fewer “friendly” raiders, more tension)?
- Would a PvE mode make you play more, or did the test convince you that ARC Raiders needs the risk of other raiders?
- If Embark says no to a permanent mode, what compromise would you accept?
No official decision has been announced: please keep rumors labeled as such and share links to official posts if Embark publishes its follow-up.
Sources: Embark Studios, “We’re testing a PvE Toggle” (September 24, 2026): https://arcraiders.com/news/pve-toggle-beta-test ; Embark Studios, “PvE Matchmaking Toggle Test: Thanks for taking part!” (October 20, 2026): https://arcraiders.com/news/pve-test-thanks-for-playing ; The Game Business, interview with Patrick Söderlund and Aleksander Grøndal (November 3, 2026): https://www.thegamebusiness.com/p/why-embark-had-to-pull-the-handbrake
Image: official ARC Raiders screenshot from the game’s Steam store page, © Embark Studios
Crashing on PC? Embark’s official fixes for EAC 30005, ARAV8007 and exit codes: https://tricknfix.com/articles/arc-raiders-pc-crash-on-launch-eac-30005-arav8007-exit-code-0-0x1-0x3-embark-official-fixes/
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