
Many games combine cooperative play against enemies (PvE) with player-versus-player combat (PvP), and ARC Raiders is no exception. However, the game has unexpectedly split its player base into two groups: those focused on fighting the AI-controlled ARC threat, and those who prefer battling other players. While Embark states a balanced number of players enjoy both aspects, the game’s matchmaking system, which prioritizes aggressive encounters, aims to group players who want to fight each other with similar players. Though Embark admits a completely peaceful experience isn’t possible, this matchmaking is a major factor driving the division between the PvE and PvP communities.