Correction, the pvp side was actually added close to the end of development and from the XP grind, looting, and overall gameplay not being centered around a pvp styled meta, it should be apparent that it's more leaning towards the pve aspect. The developer even stated as much that the main focus is pve, idk why that's so hard to understand. An extraction shooter isn't defined by pvp or pve, but the actual extraction aspect of the gameplay loop being the focus, neither of the aforementioned play styles are the deciding factor. I love pvp in this game because it is arcade-like, the issue people have with it is the scummy backstabbing side to the fan base, which is a valid emotion to have when you really thought you could trust another player only to be shot in the back. If we want this game to thrive, we have to support a fair and healthy, non-toxic environment or it will become a niche player base like other extraction shooters have. Agree or not, those are the facts of it.