Embark has added an aggression-based matchmaking system to Arc Raiders to balance player interactions.
New Matchmaking Details
Embark CEO Patrick Söderlund confirmed that Arc Raiders now incorporates aggression into its matchmaking process.
- Arc Raiders is a PvPvE extraction shooter developed by Embark.
- The new system evaluates players based on PvP or PvE preferences.
- Aggression-based matchmaking (ABMM) supplements existing skill-based criteria.
- The feature was introduced approximately a week ago in response to community feedback.
According to Söderlund, while the system may not eliminate PvP threats entirely, it should reduce conflicts for players favoring PvE gameplay.
Community Response
The update addresses player concerns about the balance between PvP and PvE risks. Community members had speculated on this feature as interactions in the game could become unexpectedly aggressive.
Although the aggression-based matchmaking is a positive step, Söderlund admitted it is not a precisely accurate science. The potential for betrayals and unexpected attacks remains, which maintains the game's stakes and excitement.
This adjustment marks Embark's continual effort to improve player experience within Arc Raiders by refining the matchmaking process.
