ARC Raiders is built around a shared-extraction experience where multiple Raiders enter the same map. As a result, PvP cannot be fully turned off through settings or matchmaking options. However, the game provides several practical ways to reduce PvP exposure and play more safely, especially if your goal is farming, completing challenges, or learning the maps.

Is there a no PvP setting in ARC Raiders

No. ARC Raiders does not include:

  • A PvE-only mode
  • A PvP on/off toggle
  • Separate matchmaking for non-hostile players

All deployed sessions may include other players, and combat between Raiders is always possible.

How to avoid or minimize PvP encounters in ARC

While PvP is unavoidable in theory, it is highly avoidable in practice if you play cautiously.

1. Choose low-traffic areas

Some locations attract far fewer players. Interior-heavy zones, side routes, and less loot-dense areas are usually safer than central landmarks and high-value POIs.

2. Avoid hotspots and objectives

Extraction points, rare loot spawns, and weekly challenge locations naturally draw players. If PvP is not your goal, approach these areas late or avoid them entirely.

3. Use stealth over speed
  • Crouch movement reduces noise
  • Avoid unnecessary sprinting
  • Use cover and verticality to break line of sight

Many PvP encounters happen simply because players hear each other first.

4. Extract early and often

If you’ve collected what you need, don’t overstay. The longer you remain in a raid, the higher the chance of crossing paths with other Raiders.

As a non-pvp player I hate it when this happens
by u/DonFibonacci in ArcRaiders
5. Play during off-peak hours

Fewer active players means fewer encounters. Raids during quieter hours tend to feel closer to PvE-focused runs.

ARC Raiders is not designed as a PvE-only experience, and PvP cannot be disabled. However, smart routing, stealth-focused play, and selective engagement allow you to treat PvP as a background risk rather than the main focus. If your priority is survival and progression, avoiding fights is often more effective than winning them.