A permanent Arc Raiders PvE mode would be easy to do, says Embark CEO, “maybe people can choose”

Embark Studios chief executive Patrick Söderlund says adding a permanent PvE mode to Arc Raiders would be technically straightforward, and suggests players might eventually be able to choose how they play. The studio has not confirmed that it will make the mode permanent, as it weighs demand for PvE against preserving the tension and creative direction of the game’s PvP and PvE format.

A limited PvE-only test drew substantial interest: executive producer Aleksander Grøndal said almost 50% of games played during the test were PvE. Embark says it must consider the game’s overall health and cater to different player groups without weakening the experience; wider questions include the effects on the economy, player numbers, servers and events.