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New Matchmaking System Tailors PvP Experience in Arc Raiders

1/13/2026

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Embark Studios has introduced an aggression-based matchmaking system in Arc Raiders to group players by PvP tendencies.
Embark Studios CEO Patrick Söderlund clarifies that ABMM does not judge player actions.
Design lead Virgil Watkins says ABMM is not a precise science, but lets players influence matchmaking.
Some players find more peaceful lobbies, others enjoy PvP chaos, and Embark will refine the system based on feedback.

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Story summary

Embark Studios has introduced an aggression-based matchmaking system in Arc Raiders to group players by PvP tendencies.
Embark Studios CEO Patrick Söderlund clarifies that ABMM does not judge player actions.
Design lead Virgil Watkins says ABMM is not a precise science, but lets players influence matchmaking.
Some players find more peaceful lobbies, others enjoy PvP chaos, and Embark will refine the system based on feedback.