Arc Raiders Is Testing a PvE Queue This October

Arc Raiders is adding a PvE queue test from October 13th to the 20th, letting players team up against enemies instead of each other.

Ever jumped into Arc Raiders hoping to team up and take down enemies together, only to get shot in the back by another player? You're not alone, and the devs have noticed.

Arc Raiders is introducing a PvE queue test, running from October 13th to the 20th. During that window, you'll be able to queue up specifically for PvE experiences, squadding up to fight the game's threats rather than each other.

It turns out players might actually enjoy cooperating and battling enemies more than they enjoy battling one another — and the designers are listening. That's exactly why this test is happening.

So what does this mean for you? If you've been craving a more co-op-focused way to play, this is your chance to try it out. The test is limited, so if you want to see how a dedicated PvE queue feels, you'll want to jump in between October 13th and the 20th.

It's a smart move from the team. Rather than guessing what the community wants, they're putting a PvE option in players' hands and seeing how it plays out. If the response is strong, it could shape how Arc Raiders handles PvE going forward.

For now, though, it's just a test — so treat it as your opportunity to show the devs that PvE is something worth keeping around. The more players who try it out, the clearer the signal will be.

Will you be queuing up for the PvE test when it goes live? What do you think — should a permanent PvE queue become a thing in Arc Raiders?