Adding PvE to Arc Raiders ‘isn’t a difficult thing to do’ but the question still stands how Embark can ‘cater to the specific needs of the players’

Embark says adding a PvE mode to Arc Raiders would be technically straightforward, but the studio is weighing how it would affect the game’s central tension. CEO Patrick Söderlund says the threat of both other players and enemies is part of the experience’s emotional core, though a recent test showed PvE can work for some players.

Executive producer Aleksander Grøndal says nearly 50% of rounds during the test were played on the PvE server, indicating strong interest. The results were mixed: some players who had requested PvE changed their minds after trying it, while others loved it. Embark is now considering how to serve different player preferences without weakening the game’s overall identity.