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PvE vs PvP Leaderboard

Compare server statistics and performance between Player vs Environment (PvE) and Player vs Player (PvP) game modes. Discover which mode has better uptime, more active players, and preferred maps.

PvE

PvE Servers

99.7% online

Online Now1,4301,435 servers
Average Uptime99.5%
Current Players10,916Server Utilization10.9%Average Ping211msAvg Players/Server8.0
Top Maps
The Island355
Lost Colony181
Genesis133
Ragnarok125
Astraeos117
PvP

PvP Servers

99.8% online

Online Now1,7671,770 servers
Average Uptime99.6%
Current Players8,572Server Utilization6.9%Average Ping258msAvg Players/Server4.7
Top Maps
Lost Colony324
The Island271
Genesis211
Ragnarok177
Astraeos167

Direct Comparison

Total Servers -335
PvE 1,435
PvP 1,770
Average Uptime -0.1%
PvE 99.5%
PvP 99.6%
Average Ping -47 ms
PvE 211 ms
PvP 258 ms
Total Players +2,344
PvE 10,916
PvP 8,572
Server Utilization +4.0%
PvE 10.9%
PvP 6.9%

Understanding Game Modes

Statistics are calculated from all official servers and updated hourly.

PvE (Player vs Environment)

  • Players cannot damage other players or their structures
  • Focus on cooperation, building, and taming
  • Generally more stable with longer-term bases
  • Popular for casual players and builders

PvP (Player vs Player)

  • Full combat between players and raiding allowed
  • Competitive gameplay with alliances and wars
  • Higher turnover with bases being raided
  • Appeals to competitive and combat-focused players