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Arc Raiders has become the talk of the town since its release. Its playerbase is turning heads and redefining the extraction shooter genre. In a genre known for betrayal and bloodshed, players are doing something rare. According to recent Reddit posts and player reviews, solo players in this new extraction shooter are choosing peace over war.
Unlike typical games where “shoot first, ask later” dominates, Arc Raiders players are starting encounters with conversation instead of conflict. Player reviews suggest that solo gameplay is filled with surprisingly friendly interactions.
ARC Raiders is a free-to-play, third-person, PvPvE extraction shooter developed by Embark Studios, a team founded by ex-DICE veterans. The game officially launched on October 30, blending intense player-versus-environment and player-versus-player encounters in a futuristic, post-apocalyptic world. Players drop into a hostile zone to scavenge resources, face off against robotic enemies known as ARC, and survive both human rivals and deadly AI threats.
Talking Instead of Shooting
In most encounters, players reach for the “Don’t shoot!” emote before pulling out their rifles. Many even put their weapons away and exchange pleasantries before parting ways.
Arc Raiders is a lot more fun when you don’t shoot people on sight. pic.twitter.com/6YcXiuxFpq
— David Jagneaux (@David_Jagneaux) November 1, 2025
This has happened dozens of times, showing that the community’s peaceful behaviour isn’t an accident. Even in a genre built on tension and survival, Arc Raiders players are showing restraint, humour, and mutual respect.
After an entire day of people trying to kill us we met John Arc Raider and his team who killed a couple leapers with us and ran around the map together. We told him of our bad luck throughout the day and tells us this at the end. Probably the best experience I’ve had so far pic.twitter.com/l41tWP73Iz
— 🕸️ (@BloodyBrando_) November 2, 2025
Reddit user iReaddit-KRTORR called it one of the chillest communities they have ever encountered in gaming. They explained that most players avoid unnecessary fights to protect their gear, an incentive that’s quietly encouraging friendliness.
Of course, not every encounter is peaceful. Betrayals and sudden firefights still happen. But overall, the Arc Raiders community is proving that even in a loot-driven shooter, trust can be more exciting than violence.
The solo community is one of the chillest communities I’ve ever encountered in gaming.
byu/iReaddit-KRTORR inArcRaiders
Positive Reviews Overall for Arc Raiders
Multiple review roundups are praising Arc Raiders for its fresh approach to extraction gameplay. This shows in the game’s “very positive” early reviews on Steam from both players and critics.
The game’s tone and balance between tension and accessibility have made it a surprise success story this season. Thousands of players have already called it a refreshing experience in a crowded shooter market. While most extraction shooters thrive on paranoia and betrayal, this one rewards communication and mutual respect.
This is a game that’s not just fun to play; it’s also changing how players treat each other. In a space defined by chaos, Arc Raiders is quietly proving that cooperation can be just as thrilling as combat.
