PvE
Texting & Internet Slang abbreviation · Gaming Slang
| Stands for | Player versus environment |
|---|---|
| Categories | Texting & Internet Slang |
PvE stands for Player versus environment, a gaming slang abbreviation also used in entertainment.
Game content in which players fight computer-controlled enemies, such as quests, dungeons, raids and campaign missions, rather than other players.
Example: The PvE raids are the best part, I barely touch the arena.
Usage notes
Many MMORPGs and live-service games split their content into PvE and PvP, each with its own rewards and balance. Some players see PvE as more relaxed and cooperative. Games such as Destiny and Warframe are known for PvE-focused design.
Related abbreviations
More gaming slang abbreviations
- POG – PogChamp (Twitch emote expressing excitement)
- POTG – Play of the game
- Proc – Programmed random occurrence (trigger of an effect)
- PST – Please send tell
- PTT – Push-to-talk
- PUG – Pick-up group
- PvP – Player versus player
- PvPvE – Player versus player versus environment
- PWN – Own (defeat)
- QoL – Quality of life
- QQ – Crying (emoticon)
- QTE – Quick time event