Arc Raiders has concluded its first dedicated PvE mode test after months of player requests, and early feedback is described as generally favourable. Developer Embark is now deciding whether to bring the mode back and how it would fit into the game long-term.
Across coverage, the focus is on the uncertainty around the PvE mode’s future rather than on any immediate confirmed schedule. VGC, Eurogamer and pcgamesn.com all report that Embark is still assessing the “need” for the mode and its impact on the core game experience. pcgamesn.com adds that executive producer Aleksander Grøndal discusses upcoming changes following reflection on the test, while Eurogamer highlights the studio’s limited public clarity on permanence despite the test’s apparent success.
Overall, outlets broadly agree that the test went ahead, feedback was positive for many players, and Embark has not made a definitive decision. Differences mainly relate to how much detail is given about future changes and the framing of the studio’s reasoning.
