Yes, Arc Raiders does matchmake you based on how friendly or aggressive you are

ARC Raiders uses controversial 'aggression-based-matchmaking'

Ever wondered why you're being paired up with other aggressive players in ARC Raiders? This might be why.

Yes, Arc Raiders does matchmake you based on how friendly or aggressive you are

Arc Raiders now matchmakes you with like-minded players based on your proclivity towards PvP or PvE. This is according to developer comments shared during an extended playthrough.

'The game isn't about shooting other players': Embark CEO says Arc Raiders is unlikely to get a PvP leaderboard because the devs 'don't necessarily want to foster that kind of gameplay'

You can't have a murder leaderboard without a murder competition.

Arc Raiders: Does It Use Aggression-Based Matchmaking?

Embark Studios claims this system allows bloodthirsty, PvP-focused players to be matched against each other.   Arc Raiders has received widespread praise for being calmer than many other extraction shooters, and this design philosophy intentionally extends to its matchmaking system. The game takes player aggression into account and attempts to pair individuals with similar playstyles. This was confirmed by Embark Studios CEO Patrick Söderlund in…

ARC Raiders Officially Explains How It Uses Matchmaking Differently

ARC Raiders is one of the best titles to come out last year, being praised for how it handles its multiplayer to create an exciting extraction shooter. Given how many matches players experience positively, players have long speculated on what matchmaking the game uses to retain its audience so well. Recent comments from developers have revealed some key details that prove why ARC Raiders is still performing well in 2026.

ARC Raiders’ ‘aggression-based’ matchmaking tech tries to ensure that hardcore PvPers face each other

If your first strategy when facing other players in ARC Raiders is “shoot first and never ask questions,” then you’re in luck because that’s precisely the kind of player your matches will ensure you see. That’s according to Embark Studios CEO Patrick Soderlund, who confirmed the extraction shooter’s algorithm in an interview with GamesBeat. During […]