ARC Raiders

PvE mode makes the game more enjoyable after a long hard day at work..... Embark keep PvE mode going.... PvE is for those with busy lives that want to jump in for a few then bounce back to real life and sleep.

Almost never review games, but this one deserves a review. I know the developers are kind of hesitant about making the game PvE because they originally sold it as a PvPvE experience. But, to be honest, I played for almost an entire month when the game was released, and the main reason I stopped playing was the campers and the really bad experiences that came with them. I would spend hours farming, fighting, and preparing just to take down a big ARC, only for some guy with a free loadout to take everything from me—or, more often than not, kill me while I was extracting. I also remember reading for months about the really bad hacker problem the game was dealing with. I never personally played during that period, so I can't speak from experience about how bad it actually was, but seeing all the reports and discussions about hackers definitely made the situation look even worse. I get it. PvP is part of the experience, and for some people, that's what makes the game fun. At first, I was like that too. I think that's how most people feel when a cool and innovative game like ARC Raiders first comes out. There's something exciting about the constant risk of losing everything and getting into fights with other players. But at some point, I realized that wasn't what I wanted anymore. I just wanted to experience the game for what I personally found most enjoyable: fighting ARCs, exploring the world, completing quests, and enjoying the vibrant world that Embark Studios created—a world that, in some aspects, feels more alive than our own. I actually downloaded the game again after deleting it many months ago, simply because they announced a PvE experience test that will last for a week. They have said that it isn't a permanent update, but honestly, all I want to say is that, for that week, I'm going back to dust off my Raider gear and spend as much time as I can killing ARCs and enjoying the world without having to worry about another player waiting around the corner. Whatever happens after that week, I'm just glad I get to experience ARC Raiders this way again, even if it's only temporary. ** Final Edit: First, thank you to everyone who liked my review and understood the point I was trying to make. I appreciate it. I originally left a positive review and considered changing it to negative until the developers make PvE a permanent option. However, Steam warned me that changing my review would clear the ratings it had received. I decided not to make that change because I don't want to lose the visibility the review has gained or the opportunity for new buyers and players to read the discussion and make an informed decision. I'll continue playing ARC Raiders because I still enjoy the game. I know I said I wouldn't reply to the discussion again, so this is my final clarification. Regarding free loadouts, when the game first released, I sometimes encountered players using them match after match, looking for easy kills or waiting for others to fight ARCs before trying to take their loot. That can get frustrating. To be fair, in the last few weeks since returning, I haven't experienced this nearly as much. My recent sessions have been much more cooperative, and the game has almost felt like PvE without actually being PvE. I've also seen mixed opinions from popular streamers and YouTubers about PvE. Their opinions are valid, but content creators who spend hours playing games as part of their jobs may experience ARC Raiders differently from casual players. Many of us have jobs and other responsibilities, with limited time to play. Sometimes we just want to explore, fight ARCs, and progress at our own pace. Neither perspective is more valid than the other, but casual players deserve to have their voices heard too. I'm not saying PvP is bad or should be removed. I simply believe a separate PvE option could let players focus on fighting ARCs, exploring, and completing quests without worrying about other players. Those who enjoy PvPvE could continue playing as they do now. **PvE could be an optional toggle, giving players a choice without taking anything away from either side.** You can enjoy PvPvE and still acknowledge that PvE and PvPvE can coexist. I hope the developers consider this possibility because giving players more choices could make the game enjoyable for a wider community. Thank you again to everyone who shared their perspectives respectfully. This is my final clarification, and I won't be continuing the discussion. See you on the surface, Raiders. 🫡 **Final Edit for real, version 2.02034 xd** New Thought After the PvE Trial I know I said I wouldn't continue the discussion, and I meant it. But after almost 50 hours this past week, I wanted to share one final thought. I enjoyed PvP with my friends, but PvE let me focus on what I love most about ARC Raiders: fighting ARCs, exploring, and completing quests. I've played Valorant, Fortnite, Marvel Rivals, and many other PvP games, but ARC Raiders is different. **It has a soul.** The developers made the ARCs feel alive, almost as if they were breathing. Today, I tried completing quests, but whenever I thought another Raider was friendly, I got shot in the back while saying goodbye. So, next match, I shot everyone I saw. I completed the mission, but it felt empty. I was so focused on killing and surviving that I forgot why I was playing. I completed the quest, but forgot to enjoy the game. Before the PVE trial, my matches had already started feeling like PvE, with Raiders helping each other fight ARCs. Somehow, that changed today. For now, I'm uninstalling and returning to other FPS games, MOBAs, and battle royales. I hope PvE becomes permanent so I can return and enjoy this world my way. Just a final thought and if I sound too passionate, it's because I genuinely love this game and want it to be great for everyone. Viva Arc Raiders y que viva la vida, juego hermoso. Just a Boricua trying to kill some ARCs in peace. ¡Bendito, déjenme jugar tranquilo! 🇵🇷😂🫡

PvE is superb. Frozen Trail is superb. For me this game always was Humanity vs Arc. While Humanity fights for Survival, backstabbing Rats should be put to the wall.