Arc Raiders devs say "dad gamers" pushed them to test a PvE mode

Embark Studios has launched a limited-time PvE toggle in Arc Raiders after years of complaints from "dad gamers" about clashes with other players. Executive producer Aleksander Grøndal said the studio had the same internal debates as the community, and a permanent mode will depend on live test data.

• Arc Raiders PvE toggle is live as a limited-time test
• Grøndal: "dad gamers" want to complete objectives without player conflict
• Embark had the same internal debates over tension and loot economy
• Permanent PvE mode depends on data from the test