Best Arc Raiders Settings for FPS, Visibility & Competitive Play
The competitive meta in Arc Raiders prioritizes a stable 144–200+ FPS while clearing out visual clutter—foliage, fog, and heavy post-processing—so you can spot enemies faster and react without frame drops.
This guide covers the best PC graphics settings for an FPS boost and visibility, console settings for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, and pro controller and aim settings (including the Linear response curve meta). All recommendations are maintained for the current version of Arc Raiders (last reviewed June 2026).
Best PC Graphics Settings (Performance & Clarity)
Use these for maximum FPS and clearer sightlines. Lowering fog and foliage gives a real competitive advantage in fights and during storms.
| Setting | Recommendation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| FOV | 80 | Sweet spot for visibility without distortion. |
| Upscaling | DLSS Quality/Balanced + Frame Gen ON (NVIDIA) or FSR Balanced (AMD) | Big FPS gain with minimal quality loss. |
| Global Illumination | Static | The biggest FPS saver. |
| Volumetric Fog | Low | Critical for clearing sightlines in storms. |
| Foliage | Low | Removes unnecessary bushes for a competitive advantage. |
| Post-Processing / Effects | Low | Reduces particle clutter. |
| View Distance | High / Epic | Prevents target pop-in. |
Best Console Settings (PS5 & Xbox Series X/S)
On console you have fewer levers, but these make a real difference for visibility and comfort:
- Max FOV — Push FOV to the maximum the game allows for better visibility and awareness.
- Motion Blur: OFF — Reduces blur during turns and makes tracking targets easier.
- Brightness: +10% — Helps in dark areas and during night conditions without blowing out the image.
For overheating and other console-specific issues, see our PS5 & Xbox fixes page.
Pro Controller & Aim Settings (Linear Meta)
Top players have moved to the Linear Response Curve. Linear gives consistent stick-to-camera response without the acceleration of default curves, so small movements and flicks behave predictably.
Recommended values:
- Inner Deadzone: 5–10 — As low as possible without stick drift.
- Look Sensitivity: 130–150 — Tune to taste; Linear benefits from slightly higher base sensitivity.
- Zoom Multiplier: 20% — Keeps ADS feel consistent with hip fire.
- Aim Assist: Low or Off — On Linear, aim assist can over-pull to center-mass. Low or Off gives more consistent tracking once you’re used to it.
If aim feels sticky or uncontrollable on console, see controller deadzone and aim-assist fixes.