ARC Raiders’ Matchmaking Update Is Already Showing Results

Players report that ARC Raiders‘ May 20 matchmaking update has improved gameplay, as it has finally made self-defense an acceptable move while also making it harder for PvP-focused players to infiltrate PvE lobbies. Since launch, ARC Raiders has taken a fairly complex approach to matchmaking that factors in several elements, including playstyle. However, the game’s algorithm has long been criticized for a few shortcomings, some of which the May update appears to address.