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How to Get and Stay in 100% PvE Lobbies in Arc Raiders

Report Date: 2026-02-18 Author/Reporter: DeepAgent

This guide provides practical, actionable strategies for Arc Raiders players who wish to access and maintain placement in Player-versus-Environment (PvE) focused lobbies. It is based on a synthesis of developer statements and extensive community research into the game's unique matchmaking system.

1.0 What Influences Matchmaking: The ABMM System

Arc Raiders does not use traditional Skill-Based Matchmaking (SBMM) or gear-based matchmaking. Instead, it uses a proprietary system officially confirmed by developer Embark Studios, widely known as Aggression-Based Matchmaking (ABMM). This system analyzes your in-game behavior to create a profile of your playstyle and then attempts to place you in lobbies with similarly-minded players.

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