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Learn the raid loop, extraction risk, inventory habits, combat awareness and how to plan a run.
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New Raider? Start with the essentials.
The PvE matchmaking toggle
- For one week, you can switch between the normal PvPvE game and PvE-only sessions with no player-to-player damage. Solos, duos and trios share PvE sessions.
- PvE sessions have lower loot value, and ARC may re-target you if you crawl while downed (stay still and they ignore you). Your PvPvE matchmaking rating isn't affected.
- Night Raids, Hidden Bunker, Locked Gate and the Frigate aren't available in PvE.
- It's a test: the toggle is removed on October 20, and Embark says there's no promise of a permanent mode.
RAIDER SUPPORT DESK
What do you need help with?
Gameplay questions stay inside the field guide. Account, technical and enforcement problems go straight to Embark.
Need a map or material?
Use map intel for routes and conditions, or jump into the resource finder for Scrappy and Workshop materials.
Account or technical problem?
Embark's Help Center covers account access, technical troubleshooting, security, anti-cheat and support tickets.
Embark Help Center ↗Getting started
Embark's official beginner section covers the first raid, account setup, accessibility and becoming a Raider.
Official Getting Started ↗Gearing & progression
Use Embark's Becoming a Raider articles for official progression, Expedition, gearing and field-crafting help.
Becoming a Raider ↗