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Beginner tips, PvE mode, expeditions and crossplay.
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Beginner Guide: Survive Your First Runs
New to ARC Raiders? Learn the extraction loop, what to bring on your first drop, how map conditions work, and which Outpost and skill upgrades matter first.
GuidePvE Mode: How the Matchmaking Toggle Works
How the ARC Raiders PvE matchmaking toggle works: test dates, zero player damage, excluded map conditions, lower loot value and whether PvE becomes permanent.
GuideExpedition Guide: Steps, Rewards and Reset
How ARC Raiders Expeditions work: the six Caravan stages, what a departure resets, the permanent buffs and rewards, and why the system is paused.
GuideCrossplay: Cross-Platform Multiplayer Explained
Does ARC Raiders support crossplay? How cross-platform play works across PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, squad up with friends and what to know before grouping.