ARC Raiders to test PvE toggle Oct 13–20, 2026; producer says full PvE split possible

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Embark Studios will add a PvE matchmaking toggle to ARC Raiders for a limited test from October 13 to October 20, 2026, Insider Gaming reported. ARC Raiders is currently a PvPvE extraction adventure. Producer Aleksander Grøndal told GamesRadar+ that splitting the game into separate PvE and PvP experiences is "very possible" and that the community is already divided on the issue. Grøndal said pure PvE could affect in-game tension, the economy, and the player base, and that a split would present challenges for the studio.

• What happened: Insider Gaming reported Embark Studios will add a toggle to enable PvE matchmaking in ARC Raiders and will run a pure-PvE test from October 13 to October 20, 2026; the game is currently a PvPvE extraction adventure.
• Why it matters: Producer Aleksander Grøndal told GamesRadar+ that a full PvE split is "very possible" and that moving to pure PvE could change tension, the game economy, and the player base.
• Context: Grøndal said the community is already split between PvE and PvP preferences and that respecting how players want to enjoy the game may diverge from the studio's original design, while also creating development challenges.
• What next: Embark will run the limited PvE matchmaking test on the stated October 13–20, 2026 window; Insider Gaming does not report any confirmation that a permanent PvE/PvP split will follow the test.