PvE stands for "player versus environment." It is a game mode. You fight computer-controlled enemies. You do not fight other players. You fight monsters, bosses, and AI. The mode is about cooperation. You team up with friends. You defeat the enemy together. It is common in MMOs and RPGs.

PvE is different from PvP. PvP is player versus player. PvE is player versus the game. PvE is often more relaxed. The enemies are predictable. The challenge is in the mechanics. The reward is loot. The goal is to beat the content. It is a cooperative experience.

Related terms

• PvP: player versus player.
• Raid: a large PvE challenge.
• Dungeon: a small PvE challenge.
• Boss: a powerful PvE enemy.

PvE is a mode for everyone. It is not as stressful as PvP. It is not as competitive. It is about teamwork. It is about strategy. It is about the joy of overcoming a challenge together. That is a good thing. Not everyone wants to fight other people. Some just want to fight a dragon.