- Void Runners objectives are the goals that define a successful raid: gather, survive, and extract.
- Every raid objective should be planned before entering the map, not improvised mid-run.
- The core rule: a modest haul extracted beats a large haul lost before extraction.
- Match your loadout cost to the objective's risk level, especially during the Early Access playtest.
- Objectives fall into three types: loot, combat, and extraction goals — prioritize accordingly.
What Are Void Runners Objectives?
In Void Runners, the PC PvPvE extraction shooter from VoidDev Interactive, an objective is any goal that justifies entering a raid, spending resources, and risking your equipment. Because the game is built around a risk-and-reward cycle, objectives are never just about "kill everything" — a run succeeds only when you reach an extraction point with your haul intact.
Objectives generally break into three categories, and each one changes how you should move, fight, and spend resources:
| Objective Type | Core Goal | Main Risk | Success Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loot Objective | Secure valuable resources and items | Carrying value attracts fights | Extract with target items |
| Combat Objective | Eliminate AI enemies or hostile players | Ammunition, healing, and gear loss | Route cleared or advantage gained |
| Extraction Objective | Reach an extraction point safely | Ambushes and contested exit zones | Extraction fully completed |
Decide your primary objective before loading in. Players who enter with a vague plan tend to overstay in dangerous areas, fight unnecessary engagements, and lose everything before reaching extraction.
Objective Types by Map Area
Different map areas support different objectives. Matching your objective to the zone you enter is the fastest way to improve your extraction rate.
| Map Area | Resource Value | Danger Level | Best Objective |
|---|---|---|---|
| Map Entry Area | Initial supplies, low-commitment loot | Low to medium | Quick gather, early extraction |
| High-Value Resource Zone | Higher-value items, contested loot | High | Secure target loot and leave |
| Dangerous / Contested Area | Variable, high encounter potential | Very high | Optional — only with clear advantage |
| Extraction Route | No additional loot | Variable | Safe exit, avoid fights |
The entry area deserves special attention for newer players. It provides initial supplies with limited commitment, and extracting early is a valid objective when your team lacks healing, ammunition, or information.
Safe Route Objective
- Low risk, steady value
- Search entry zones and light loot areas
- Extract before encountering heavy resistance
- Ideal for learning maps and rebuilding resources
High-Yield Route Objective
- High reward, contested zones
- Push into high-value resource zones
- Accept PvP and heavy AI encounters
- Requires strong loadout and team coordination
Hybrid Objective
- Flexible mid-run decisions
- Start safe, escalate only with advantage
- Abandon deeper areas when threats converge
- Best for solo and duo runners
High-value resource zones attract other players and concentrated AI activity. Approach from cover, avoid detours, and always keep the nearest known extraction route available before committing.
Combat Objectives: When to Fight
Combat objectives in a PvPvE extraction game are conditional. You fight when the engagement improves your raid — protecting your route, securing loot, or creating a clear advantage — and you disengage when the cost exceeds the reward.
| Threat Type | Priority | Recommended Response |
|---|---|---|
| AI Enemies | Situational | Use cover, break line of sight; fight only if they block your route or objective |
| Other Players | High | Stealth and alternate routes when the objective is optional; engage only with positional or numerical advantage |
| Environmental Hazards | Medium to critical | Reduce exposure, reroute when the environment outweighs the reward |
| Mixed PvPvE Encounter | Critical | Break contact when possible; extract immediately with valuable loot and no reliable advantage |
Retreating from an unfavorable fight preserves your raid. Treat AI pressure as a reason to reposition rather than commit — and treat distant gunfire as information, not an invitation.
Step-by-Step: Completing a Raid Objective
Prepare Before Entering
Choose equipment you can replace after an unsuccessful raid. Keep your objective simple for the run — one target, one fallback plan, one extraction route in mind.
Read the Situation on Entry
Observe nearby routes, enemy activity, and available loot before moving aggressively. Do not assume an empty area is safe from either AI or other players.
Gather Toward Your Objective
Search methodically instead of wandering. Prioritize useful resources over random items, and start thinking about extraction as soon as your haul becomes valuable.
Handle Threats Selectively
Account for the resources spent on every fight. Treat enemy activity as a possible signal that players are nearby, and avoid combat that does not improve your position.
Extract and Reinvest
Begin the return trip before your inventory is full. After extraction, review which resources were most useful and adjust your risk level for the next raid.
Set a value threshold before the raid: once your carried loot reaches it, leave. Chasing one more container is the most common way a profitable objective becomes a total loss.
Objective Planning Checklist
Use this checklist to lock in your plan before every raid. Consistent objective planning — not raw skill — is what separates runners who progress from runners who reset.
Before Every Raid:
- Define one primary objective and one fallback objective
- Match loadout cost to the objective's risk level
- Identify the nearest extraction route from the target area
- Set a loot value threshold that triggers extraction
- Agree on a disengage plan with teammates before entering
Void Runners is currently in Early Access playtest, so objectives, balance, and map details may shift between builds. Check the official Steam page and announcement feed for the latest version changes before planning high-investment raids.
FAQ
Q: What are the main objectives in Void Runners?
The main objectives fall into three types: loot objectives (securing valuable resources), combat objectives (clearing AI enemies or engaging hostile players when it improves your raid), and extraction objectives (reaching an extraction point safely). A successful run typically combines all three, ending with extraction.
Q: Should I extract early with a small haul?
Yes, in most cases. A modest haul successfully extracted is better than a large haul lost on the way out. Extract early when the starting area provides enough value or when your team lacks healing, ammunition, or information for deeper areas.
Q: How do I set objectives as a new player?
Start with a low-cost loadout and a simple objective: learn one route, collect basic loot, and extract safely. Avoid unnecessary PvP while learning, and save premium resources for raids with a clear objective once you know the map.
Q: When should I fight other players during an objective?
Engage only when you hold a positional, numerical, or information advantage, and the fight protects your route or secures your target loot. If the encounter becomes unfavorable, disengage and preserve the raid.