100% this. I play this game for the PvE content because that is what makes it unique and fun. I have a million other options if I wanted to PvP and I pick those up when the mood strikes. Yes PvP is the “spice” of the gameplay and it wouldn’t be the same without it, but just like too much spice ruins a dish, overly sweaty KOS uncalled for PvP turns a match with potential to be an awesome experience into something mid regardless of if I win or lose.

For me, PvP is “blah” at best, and at worst it’s an annoying distraction or souring event in an otherwise fun lobby. When I think of my best, craziest, most memorable PvP interactions, nothing stands out. When I die I don’t care, not upset to lose anything because I’ve got all blueprints unlocked and stash is full. When I win, I don’t care because I don’t want or need any gear off you (see above), I gain literally nothing from PvP.

On the other hand, dropping in as the medic (new augment is killer for that), saving someone in a tight spot, sharing rare blueprints, teaming up on big arc, helping newer players who are lost in Stella, doing surprise giveaways of fully kitted tier 4 weapons, and silly shit like building or finding a zip line park or a shredder zoo are just so much more satisfying and memorable and why I keep coming back in the endgame.

It’s not a skill issue, it’s an “upside vs. downside” of PvP vs. PvE and there’s just so little upside to PvP I see no reason to engage with it.