ARC Raiders is not even out yet, but the server slam has players debating already. Some testers have called for the difficulty to go down, or a PvE mode, but a bigger portion of the community loves it just the way it is.
Players argue that the game’s challenging AI and hard PvPvE encounters are exactly what make it stand out. The difficulty is not a flaw for once, it is the feature that gives each extraction a real sense of risk, reward, and excitement.
Do Not Make It Easier
A thread on Reddit titled opened up where players were able to share their thoughts on the difficulty and missing PvE. You can check it out here:
Many say the tension and unpredictability of encounters are exactly what make ARC Raiders feel new and unique compared to other similar games.
“Every extraction feels earned,” one player wrote. “If I wanted a safe PvE grind, I’d play something else. The fear of losing it all is what makes this game so fun.”
Others echoed that sentiment, warning that adding an easier PvE mode or putting down the difficulty could remove the very identity of the game.
“It’s one of the most unique extraction shooters we’ve had in years, please don’t water it down just because people die a lot.”
Not everyone agrees, of course, and some testers argue that the current balance is punishing for solo players or those still learning how the game works. But overall, the growing support for keeping ARC Raiders tough shows just how much some players value challenge and tension over comfort.
Embark Studios has not directly responded to the question around difficulty or PvE, but it is clear that players are passionate about wanting to keep what makes the game stand out. And that is the danger, the struggle, and that unforgettable feeling when you actually make it out alive.
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