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Arc Raiders<\/u><\/a> and its cutthroat PvP encounters have generated dozens of viral clips since launch, but some peaceful players prefer PvE to such a degree that they\u2019ve started using the aggression-based matchmaking (ABMM) to find friendly lobbies.<\/p>\n

The jig is up: developer Embark Studios is matching aggressive PvP players together. It\u2019s a matchmaking tactic that has set the Arc Raiders community ablaze since the company announced its implementation<\/u><\/a> earlier this month. While some of the more aggressive fans aren\u2019t sure how they feel about being linked up with other bloodthirsty Raiders, gentler players are using ABMM to find lobbies where player-vs.-player violence is practically off-limits.<\/p>\n

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Friendly lobbies are one of the most wholesome things in this game<\/a>
byu\/wolfe_br<\/a> inArcRaiders<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

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The type of lobby you get after not shooting someone for 20 games pic.twitter.com\/TAYzsiEd6e<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Arc Raiders Intel (@ArcRaidersIntel) January 11, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Posts from the arcraiders<\/a>
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Multiple players have shared stories online<\/u><\/a> about finding friendly lobbies that see Raiders cooperate with one another by evenly sharing loot after taking down a Matriarch. Some runs have even been said to result in a group dance party.<\/p>\n

\u201cTook down a matriarch and everyone shared the loot equally and then danced together at extract,\u201d one player explained<\/u><\/a>. \u201cAfter a week of pure PvP this is like a whole new world.\u201d<\/p>\n

“Lately I\u2019ve been running into nothing but friendly players,” another added<\/a>. “Last night, a gentlemen just randomly gave me two blue prints. Didn\u2019t have too, just did.<\/p>\n

“I\u2019ve been trying to repay that kindness forward. I\u2019ll be the first to admit im not even good at this game, but the exploring, looting and meeting friendlies has been totally worth it for me.”<\/p>\n

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There are plenty of fans, especially in the solo queue pool, who favor a more serene Arc Raiders experience. While players do their best to use ABMM to land them in friendly lobbies, some have begun offering advice<\/a> to those who would prefer to avoid PvP but can’t quite crack the code. There are even some fans discussing their hope for official support for strictly peaceful lobbies, but for those who prefer to rummage for loot in Stella Montis with a hint of paranoia, ABMM can be manipulated in the other direction, too.<\/p>\n

Those who keep the safety on when looking for rusted gears and light bulbs with friends may have some luck balancing their lobbies with both friendly and aggressive players if they don\u2019t exclusively stick to PvE combat. With enough trial and error, a few fans say they’ve had luck tweaking matchmaking to add just a dash of mischief.<\/p>\n

\u201cI enjoy both lobbies,\u201d one Reddit user commented<\/u><\/a>. \u201cPvE for making new friends and looting properly. PvP with my mate terrorising the whole lobby and losing all the good weapons we brought [because] someone outplays us with a big smile on our faces and having a great time.\u201d<\/p>\n

Embark has been clear: ABMM isn\u2019t a science. The aggression-based matchmaking tool is also likely still being tweaked as Arc Raiders rides success<\/a> through its third month since launching for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X | S October 30. Still, it\u2019s proven to be at least somewhat useful for those looking to avoid PvP, and the tension that comes with it, as much as possible.<\/p>\n

While players argue over whether ABMM is right for Arc Raiders, Embark seems to have made up its mind. For the Stockholm-based game developer, Arc Raiders is better off without doubling down on competitive gameplay mechanics like leaderboards, with CEO Patrick S\u00f6derlund explaining in a recent GamesBeat<\/u><\/a> interview that \u201cthe game isn’t about shooting other players<\/u><\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYou can do that if you want to,\u201d he added, \u201cbut the ethos of the game has never been to go in and shoot players. It’s a part that we use to craft tension.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The Arc Raiders community is still deciphering its favorite way to experience the evolving extraction shooter. While we wait for more updates, you can see what Embark is doing to extinguish cheaters<\/u><\/a>. You can also check out what to expect from upcoming patches<\/u><\/a> as players look out for a potential in-game marketplace<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Michael Cripe is a freelance writer with IGN. He’s best known for his work at sites like The Pitch, The Escapist, and OnlySP. Be sure to give him a follow on Bluesky (@mikecripe.bsky.social) and Twitter (@MikeCripe).<\/em><\/p>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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