ARC Raiders PvE Test Hits 30 Million Rounds, Dev Thanks Fans

Did you jump into the PvE test for ARC Raiders? If so, you're part of a massive crowd. Embark Studios has thanked fans for playing more than 30 million rounds during the test of the polarizing PvE mode in the otherwise PvPvE extraction shooter.

That's a whole lot of rounds. The developer called out the huge number directly, saying the team now has plenty of data to crunch thanks to everyone who participated. It's clear the test was a big deal for Embark, and your playtime helped make it happen.

The PvE mode itself has been described as polarizing, which makes sense for a game that normally mixes PvPvE. Trying out a pure PvE experience was always going to spark some strong opinions, but the sheer volume of rounds played shows there's serious interest in seeing what ARC Raiders can do without the PvP pressure.

For Embark, those 30 million rounds aren't just a nice number to tweet about. They represent a mountain of feedback and gameplay data that the studio can use to shape the future of the mode. Whether you loved it or hated it, your time in the test helped the team learn.

So what does this mean for you? If you were part of the test, you've directly contributed to the development of ARC Raiders. If you missed out, you can bet the studio is paying close attention to what worked and what didn't. Either way, it's a promising sign that the community is engaged and willing to show up for something new.

We don't know yet what Embark plans to do with all that data, but the fact that they're thanking fans publicly suggests they're taking the feedback seriously. With over 30 million rounds under their belt, they've got plenty to work with.

What do you think about the PvE mode test? Did you play a few rounds, or did you sit this one out? Let us know in the comments!