The reported ARC Raiders PvE test runs October 13–20, using a matchmaking toggle to disable direct player-to-player damage. Its exact schedule and detailed rules remain independently unconfirmed, so we recommend checking the client before committing valuable gear or progression items.

Reported Start Times and Entry Checklist

The supplied announcement recap gives October 13 at 4:00 a.m. US Central as the opening time. These conversions are correct if that launch hour holds.

Confirm availability in-game; neither the opening hour nor the exact shutdown time has been verified against an official PvE announcement.

Make the First Deployment a Check, Not a Grind

If a PvE option appears, confirm the selected mode and available conditions. The recap describes mixed solo, duo and trio sessions; do not assume solo-only matchmaking.

We recommend bringing a modest kit and choosing one measurable objective. A successful quest check confirms that quest—not every research, upgrade or leaderboard system.

Choose Your Queue by the Required Objective

The original accounts disagree on some restrictions. Treat the following as a decision checklist, not a confirmed activity roster.

When an objective depends on a specific condition, confirm access before choosing equipment or spending entry items.

Check Progression in One Controlled Run

1. Record the objective's starting counter.

2. Complete one clearly countable action.

3. Finish the session.

4. Inspect the counter and reward state.

5. For Trials, check leaderboard credit separately.

If nothing changes, stop the grind. Recheck the target, objective wording and whether credit requires extraction before concluding that the entire mode is ineligible.

Compare Loot Without Inventing Drop Rates

The recap claims reduced PvE loot and slightly improved standard-raid loot. It provides no verified percentages or blueprint-specific changes.

We would compare net extracted value after replacement costs, using similar routes and including queue time. A small set of runs can identify expensive failures; it cannot establish rare-drop probabilities.

Survival: Do Not Build Around an Unconfirmed Downed Rule

The supplied accounts describe different downed-player protections. Neither always crawl nor never crawl is sufficiently supported.

Until clarified, we recommend fighting near recoverable cover and agreeing on a teammate rescue route. Do not deliberately risk an expensive kit to investigate targeting behavior.

The official Frozen Trail announcement confirms the update's new threats and Outpost progression, not their PvE eligibility. Physical interference, equipment loss and environmental damage also require separate rule confirmation.

When does the ARC Raiders PvE test start?

The reported start is October 13 at 4:00 a.m. CDT, equivalent to 11:00 a.m. CEST. That opening hour remains independently unconfirmed; check the client before scheduling your session.

Is ARC Raiders PvE permanent?

The available account describes a temporary October 13–20 test, not a permanent release. No verified permanent-mode announcement was established during this review.

Can other players damage you in PvE?

Direct player-to-player damage is reportedly disabled. That does not establish protection from ARC, environmental hazards or physical interference.

Does PvE count toward Trials and Outpost progression?

Trials and full Outpost eligibility remain unconfirmed. Test the specific counter and inspect leaderboard credit separately before committing a long session.

Can you use a Gateway Conduit in PvE?

Gateway Conduit access and consumption behavior remain unconfirmed. An unavailable acquisition route does not prove an existing item is unusable; verify encounter access before risking it.