{"id":3130,"date":"2025-10-31T20:11:50","date_gmt":"2025-10-31T20:11:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hone.gg\/blog\/?p=3130"},"modified":"2025-11-01T20:23:51","modified_gmt":"2025-11-01T20:23:51","slug":"increase-fps-in-arc-raiders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hone.gg\/blog\/increase-fps-in-arc-raiders\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Increase FPS in Arc Raiders"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"margin-bottom:20px;\">\n  <div style=\"border-left:3px solid #f99926;padding:6px 12px;background:transparent;color:#ffffff;font-size:0.8em;font-style:italic;\">\n    <span style=\"color:#f99926;\"><strong>Note:<\/strong><\/span> This article reflects technical best practices from the writer&#8217;s perspective and does not necessarily reflect the views of Hone.\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"intro-paragraph\">Your RTX 4070 should crush Arc Raiders. Instead, you are stuck at 60 FPS with constant stutters. The GPU sits at 40 percent while your CPU maxes out. Every extraction feels like a slideshow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"intro-paragraph\">This guide shows how to <a href=\"https:\/\/hone.gg\/blog\/what-is-fps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"increase FPS\">increase FPS<\/a> in Arc Raiders through systematic optimization. You will learn the driver fixes that matter for your GPU brand, the exact settings for competitive play, how to diagnose CPU versus GPU bottlenecks, and the config tweaks that eliminate Unreal Engine 5 stutter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<style>\n  :root {\n    --primary-color: #f99926;\n    --primary-light: rgba(249, 153, 38, 0.1);\n    --primary-hover: rgba(249, 153, 38, 0.8);\n    --secondary-color: #080f1b;\n    --secondary-light: rgba(8, 15, 27, 0.1);\n    --text-dark: #e4e6eb;\n    --text-medium: #b0b3b8;\n    --text-light: #8a8d93;\n    --bg-light: #0c131f;\n    --bg-dark: #080f1b;\n    --border-light: #1c2635;\n    --success: #28a745;\n    --warning: #ffc107;\n    --danger: #dc3545;\n    --info: #17a2b8;\n  }\n\n  .bottleneck-diagnostic {\n    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bg-light) 0%, var(--secondary-light) 100%);\n    border-radius: 25px;\n    padding: 40px;\n    margin: 40px 0;\n    position: relative;\n    overflow: hidden;\n  }\n  .diagnostic-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 40px; 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gap: 15px; }\n    .comparison-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n    .profile-card { margin-bottom: 20px; }\n  }\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"bottleneck-diagnostic\">\n  <div class=\"diagnostic-header\">\n    <h3 class=\"diagnostic-title\">First Step: Diagnose Your Bottleneck<\/h3>\n    <p class=\"diagnostic-subtitle\">Arc Raiders is highly CPU intensive. Blindly lowering graphics settings can make performance worse if your CPU is the limit. Identify your bottleneck before applying fixes.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"bottleneck-cards\">\n    <div class=\"bottleneck-card\">\n      <span class=\"bottleneck-badge\">Common<\/span>\n      <div class=\"bottleneck-icon\">\ud83c\udfae<\/div>\n      <h4 class=\"bottleneck-type\">GPU Bottleneck<\/h4>\n      <div class=\"symptom-grid\">\n        <div class=\"symptom-badge\">GPU usage at 95 to 100 percent in Task Manager<\/div>\n        <div class=\"symptom-badge\">CPU usage below 70 percent<\/div>\n        <div class=\"symptom-badge\">Lowering settings increases FPS<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <p style=\"color:var(--text-medium);font-size:14px;margin-top:15px;\"><strong>Solution:<\/strong> Lower graphics settings, enable DLSS or FSR upscaling, and reduce shadow and effects quality.<\/p>\n      <a href=\"#in-game-settings\" class=\"solution-link\">Jump to Graphics Settings \u2192<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"bottleneck-card\">\n      <span class=\"bottleneck-badge\">Most Reports<\/span>\n      <div class=\"bottleneck-icon\">\u2699\ufe0f<\/div>\n      <h4 class=\"bottleneck-type\">CPU Bottleneck<\/h4>\n      <div class=\"symptom-grid\">\n        <div class=\"symptom-badge\">CPU usage at 95 to 100 percent constantly<\/div>\n        <div class=\"symptom-badge\">GPU usage below 80 percent<\/div>\n        <div class=\"symptom-badge\">Lowering settings does not help FPS<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <p style=\"color:var(--text-medium);font-size:14px;margin-top:15px;\"><strong>Solution:<\/strong> Close background programs, disable overlays, use Ultimate Performance power plan, and apply config tweaks.<\/p>\n      <a href=\"#cpu-fixes\" class=\"solution-link\">Jump to CPU Optimization \u2192<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Critical Driver Requirements for Arc Raiders<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/hone.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ARCRaiders_ScreenShot_TT2_06-1680x945-1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Arc Raiders\" class=\"wp-image-3138\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hone.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ARCRaiders_ScreenShot_TT2_06-1680x945-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/hone.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ARCRaiders_ScreenShot_TT2_06-1680x945-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/hone.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ARCRaiders_ScreenShot_TT2_06-1680x945-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/hone.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ARCRaiders_ScreenShot_TT2_06-1680x945-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/hone.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ARCRaiders_ScreenShot_TT2_06-1680x945-1.png 1680w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The single most important step is getting the correct driver version for your GPU. The right action depends entirely on whether you have NVIDIA or AMD hardware. This is not optional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"critical-drivers\">\n  <div class=\"drivers-header\">\n    <h3 class=\"drivers-title\">\u26a0\ufe0f Mandatory Driver Actions<\/h3>\n    <p class=\"drivers-warning\">Wrong driver version causes crashes, stutters, and launch failures<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"driver-options\">\n    <div class=\"driver-card\">\n      <div class=\"driver-brand\">\n        <div class=\"brand-logo\">N<\/div>\n        <div class=\"brand-name\">NVIDIA Users<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"driver-action\">\n        <div class=\"action-label\">Required Action<\/div>\n        <div class=\"action-text\">Update to Driver 581.57 or Newer<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <ul class=\"driver-steps\">\n        <li class=\"driver-step\"><span class=\"step-number\">1<\/span>Download NVIDIA GeForce Game Ready Driver 581.57 WHQL or newer from GeForce.com<\/li>\n        <li class=\"driver-step\"><span class=\"step-number\">2<\/span>Run installer and select Custom Installation<\/li>\n        <li class=\"driver-step\"><span class=\"step-number\">3<\/span>Check Perform a clean installation box<\/li>\n        <li class=\"driver-step\"><span class=\"step-number\">4<\/span>Complete installation and restart PC<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n      <div style=\"margin-top:15px;padding:12px;background:rgba(40,167,69,0.1);border-radius:8px;border-left:3px solid var(--success);\">\n        <div style=\"color:var(--success);font-weight:700;font-size:13px;margin-bottom:5px;\">ENABLES:<\/div>\n        <div style=\"color:var(--text-medium);font-size:13px;\">DLSS 4, Multi Frame Generation, NVIDIA Reflex, Ray Traced Global Illumination<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"driver-card\">\n      <div class=\"driver-brand\">\n        <div class=\"brand-logo\" style=\"background:#e63946;\">A<\/div>\n        <div class=\"brand-name\">AMD Users<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"driver-action\" style=\"border-color:var(--danger);background:rgba(220,53,69,0.1);\">\n        <div class=\"action-label\" style=\"color:var(--danger);\">Required Action<\/div>\n        <div class=\"action-text\">Rollback to Driver 25.9.1 or 25.9.2<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <ul class=\"driver-steps\">\n        <li class=\"driver-step\"><span class=\"step-number\">1<\/span>Download Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) from guru3d.com<\/li>\n        <li class=\"driver-step\"><span class=\"step-number\">2<\/span>Boot Windows into Safe Mode<\/li>\n        <li class=\"driver-step\"><span class=\"step-number\">3<\/span>Run DDU and select Clean and restart<\/li>\n        <li class=\"driver-step\"><span class=\"step-number\">4<\/span>Install AMD driver 25.9.1 or 25.9.2 after restart<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n      <div style=\"margin-top:15px;padding:12px;background:rgba(220,53,69,0.1);border-radius:8px;border-left:3px solid var(--danger);\">\n        <div style=\"color:var(--danger);font-weight:700;font-size:13px;margin-bottom:5px;\">WARNING:<\/div>\n        <div style=\"color:var(--text-medium);font-size:13px;\">Driver 25.10.2 causes horrible performance, crashes, and launch failures. Community confirmed 25.9.2 runs fine.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"alert-box alert-info\">\n  <div class=\"alert-header\"><span class=\"alert-icon\">\ud83d\udd27<\/span><span class=\"alert-title\">Memory Leak Hotfix<\/span><\/div>\n  <div class=\"alert-content\">\n    Embark Studios deployed a critical hotfix on October 31, 2025 that fixes a memory leak caused by Steam avatar pictures. Verify your game files in Steam or Epic Games Store to ensure you have the latest patch before troubleshooting.\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"in-game-settings\"><strong>Optimized In Game Settings for Maximum FPS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These settings are ranked by performance impact. The competitive mandatory section sacrifices visual fidelity for frame rate and enemy visibility. Start here if you need immediate <a href=\"https:\/\/hone.gg\/blog\/get-better-fps-on-pc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"FPS gains\">FPS gains<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"settings-matrix\">\n  <div class=\"matrix-header\">\n    <h3 class=\"matrix-title\">Competitive Settings Profile<\/h3>\n    <p class=\"matrix-desc\">Targeting 144 plus FPS with maximum visibility<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"setting-group\">\n    <div class=\"group-label\">Display Foundation<\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"setting-item\">\n      <div class=\"setting-name-block\">\n        <div class=\"setting-name\">Window Mode<\/div>\n        <div class=\"setting-why\">Exclusive fullscreen eliminates Desktop Window Manager latency<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"setting-value\">Fullscreen<\/div>\n      <div class=\"setting-priority priority-critical\">Critical<\/div>\n      <div class=\"impact-meter\">\n        <div class=\"impact-label\">Latency<\/div>\n        <div class=\"impact-bar\"><div class=\"impact-fill\" style=\"width: 85%;\"><\/div><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"setting-item\">\n      <div class=\"setting-name-block\">\n        <div class=\"setting-name\">V-Sync<\/div>\n        <div class=\"setting-why\">Prevents massive input lag in competitive shooters<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"setting-value\">Off<\/div>\n      <div class=\"setting-priority priority-critical\">Critical<\/div>\n      <div class=\"impact-meter\">\n        <div class=\"impact-label\">Latency<\/div>\n        <div class=\"impact-bar\"><div class=\"impact-fill\" style=\"width: 90%;\"><\/div><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"setting-group\">\n    <div class=\"group-label\">Competitive Mandatory Settings<\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"setting-item\">\n      <div class=\"setting-name-block\">\n        <div class=\"setting-name\">NVIDIA RTX Global Illumination (Ray Tracing)<\/div>\n        <div class=\"setting-why\">Single largest performance cost. Disable completely for maximum FPS.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"setting-value\">Off<\/div>\n      <div class=\"setting-priority priority-critical\">Critical<\/div>\n      <div class=\"impact-meter\">\n        <div class=\"impact-label\">FPS Gain<\/div>\n        <div class=\"impact-bar\"><div class=\"impact-fill\" style=\"width: 95%;\"><\/div><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"setting-item\">\n      <div class=\"setting-name-block\">\n        <div class=\"setting-name\">Shadows<\/div>\n        <div class=\"setting-why\">High impact setting. Low removes dark hiding spots and boosts FPS.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"setting-value\">Low<\/div>\n      <div class=\"setting-priority priority-high\">High<\/div>\n      <div class=\"impact-meter\">\n        <div class=\"impact-label\">FPS Gain<\/div>\n        <div class=\"impact-bar\"><div class=\"impact-fill\" style=\"width: 75%;\"><\/div><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"setting-item\">\n      <div class=\"setting-name-block\">\n        <div class=\"setting-name\">Effects<\/div>\n        <div class=\"setting-why\">Controls particle explosions and abilities. Prevents FPS drops in combat.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"setting-value\">Low<\/div>\n      <div class=\"setting-priority priority-high\">High<\/div>\n      <div class=\"impact-meter\">\n        <div class=\"impact-label\">Stability<\/div>\n        <div class=\"impact-bar\"><div class=\"impact-fill\" style=\"width: 80%;\"><\/div><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"setting-item\">\n      <div class=\"setting-name-block\">\n        <div class=\"setting-name\">Foliage<\/div>\n        <div class=\"setting-why\">Mandatory for competitive. Simplifies grass and bushes, makes prone enemies visible.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"setting-value\">Low<\/div>\n      <div class=\"setting-priority priority-critical\">Critical<\/div>\n      <div class=\"impact-meter\">\n        <div class=\"impact-label\">Visibility<\/div>\n        <div class=\"impact-bar\"><div class=\"impact-fill\" style=\"width: 100%;\"><\/div><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"setting-item\">\n      <div class=\"setting-name-block\">\n        <div class=\"setting-name\">Motion Blur<\/div>\n        <div class=\"setting-why\">Destroys visual clarity during movement. Always disable for competitive play.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"setting-value\">Disabled<\/div>\n      <div class=\"setting-priority priority-critical\">Critical<\/div>\n      <div class=\"impact-meter\">\n        <div class=\"impact-label\">Clarity<\/div>\n        <div class=\"impact-bar\"><div class=\"impact-fill\" style=\"width: 100%;\"><\/div><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"setting-group\">\n    <div class=\"group-label\">Upscaling and Latency Technology<\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"setting-item\">\n      <div class=\"setting-name-block\">\n        <div class=\"setting-name\">Resolution Scaling Method<\/div>\n        <div class=\"setting-why\">Use DLSS for NVIDIA or FSR for AMD. Required for performance boost.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"setting-value\">DLSS \/ FSR<\/div>\n      <div class=\"setting-priority priority-high\">High<\/div>\n      <div class=\"impact-meter\">\n        <div class=\"impact-label\">FPS Gain<\/div>\n        <div class=\"impact-bar\"><div class=\"impact-fill\" style=\"width: 70%;\"><\/div><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"setting-item\">\n      <div class=\"setting-name-block\">\n        <div class=\"setting-name\">Scaling Quality<\/div>\n        <div class=\"setting-why\">Balanced gives 40 to 50 percent FPS boost with minimal quality loss.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"setting-value\">Balanced<\/div>\n      <div class=\"setting-priority priority-high\">High<\/div>\n      <div class=\"impact-meter\">\n        <div class=\"impact-label\">FPS Gain<\/div>\n        <div class=\"impact-bar\"><div class=\"impact-fill\" style=\"width: 65%;\"><\/div><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"setting-item\">\n      <div class=\"setting-name-block\">\n        <div class=\"setting-name\">Frame Generation<\/div>\n        <div class=\"setting-why\">Adds massive input latency. OFF for all competitive PvP play.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"setting-value\">Off<\/div>\n      <div class=\"setting-priority priority-critical\">Critical<\/div>\n      <div class=\"impact-meter\">\n        <div class=\"impact-label\">Latency<\/div>\n        <div class=\"impact-bar\"><div class=\"impact-fill\" style=\"width: 95%;\"><\/div><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"setting-item\">\n      <div class=\"setting-name-block\">\n        <div class=\"setting-name\">NVIDIA Reflex Low Latency<\/div>\n        <div class=\"setting-why\">Essential for reducing system latency. Start with On, test On plus Boost if CPU bound.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"setting-value\">On<\/div>\n      <div class=\"setting-priority priority-high\">High<\/div>\n      <div class=\"impact-meter\">\n        <div class=\"impact-label\">Latency<\/div>\n        <div class=\"impact-bar\"><div class=\"impact-fill\" style=\"width: 70%;\"><\/div><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"alert-box alert-critical\">\n  <div class=\"alert-header\"><span class=\"alert-icon\">\u26a0\ufe0f<\/span><span class=\"alert-title\">Frame Generation Trap<\/span><\/div>\n  <div class=\"alert-content\">\n    Frame Generation artificially inflates your FPS counter by inserting AI generated frames. This adds significant input delay determined by your base framerate, not the final number. In competitive PvP, low latency beats high FPS every time. Always keep Frame Generation OFF.\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>GPU Control Panel Optimization<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Driver level settings enforce performance configurations that in game menus cannot control. These adjustments reduce latency and prevent GPU downclocking that causes stutters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"performance-comparison\">\n  <div class=\"comparison-header\">\n    <h3 class=\"comparison-title\">Driver Settings by GPU Brand<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"comparison-grid\">\n    <div class=\"profile-card\">\n      <span class=\"profile-badge\">NVIDIA Control Panel<\/span>\n      <h4 class=\"profile-name\">Program Specific Settings<\/h4>\n      <p class=\"profile-target\">Manage 3D Settings > Program Settings > Arc Raiders<\/p>\n      <ul class=\"profile-settings\">\n        <li class=\"profile-setting\">\n          <span class=\"setting-label\">Low Latency Mode<\/span>\n          <span class=\"setting-val\">Ultra<\/span>\n        <\/li>\n        <li class=\"profile-setting\">\n          <span class=\"setting-label\">Power Management Mode<\/span>\n          <span class=\"setting-val\">Prefer Maximum Performance<\/span>\n        <\/li>\n        <li class=\"profile-setting\">\n          <span class=\"setting-label\">Texture Filtering Quality<\/span>\n          <span class=\"setting-val\">High Performance<\/span>\n        <\/li>\n        <li class=\"profile-setting\">\n          <span class=\"setting-label\">Vertical Sync<\/span>\n          <span class=\"setting-val\">Off<\/span>\n        <\/li>\n        <li class=\"profile-setting\">\n          <span class=\"setting-label\">Threaded Optimization<\/span>\n          <span class=\"setting-val\">On<\/span>\n        <\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n      <div style=\"margin-top:20px;padding:12px;background:rgba(249,153,38,0.1);border-radius:8px;font-size:13px;color:var(--text-medium);\">\n        <strong style=\"color:var(--primary-color);\">Impact:<\/strong> Minimizes render queue, prevents GPU throttling, enforces V-Sync off\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"profile-card\">\n      <span class=\"profile-badge\" style=\"background:#e63946;\">AMD Radeon Software<\/span>\n      <h4 class=\"profile-name\">Gaming Profile Settings<\/h4>\n      <p class=\"profile-target\">Gaming > Global Graphics or Arc Raiders specific profile<\/p>\n      <ul class=\"profile-settings\">\n        <li class=\"profile-setting\">\n          <span class=\"setting-label\">Radeon Anti-Lag<\/span>\n          <span class=\"setting-val\">Enabled<\/span>\n        <\/li>\n        <li class=\"profile-setting\">\n          <span class=\"setting-label\">Radeon Boost<\/span>\n          <span class=\"setting-val\">Disabled<\/span>\n        <\/li>\n        <li class=\"profile-setting\">\n          <span class=\"setting-label\">Radeon Chill<\/span>\n          <span class=\"setting-val\">Disabled<\/span>\n        <\/li>\n        <li class=\"profile-setting\">\n          <span class=\"setting-label\">Texture Filtering Quality<\/span>\n          <span class=\"setting-val\">Performance<\/span>\n        <\/li>\n        <li class=\"profile-setting\">\n          <span class=\"setting-label\">Wait for Vertical Refresh<\/span>\n          <span class=\"setting-val\">Always Off<\/span>\n        <\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n      <div style=\"margin-top:20px;padding:12px;background:rgba(249,153,38,0.1);border-radius:8px;font-size:13px;color:var(--text-medium);\">\n        <strong style=\"color:var(--primary-color);\">Critical:<\/strong> Do not use HYPR-RX one click profile. Manual control is superior for Arc Raiders.\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cpu-fixes\"><strong>Windows System Optimization for CPU Bound Performance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Arc Raiders is extremely CPU intensive. Windows defaults to power saving modes that <a href=\"https:\/\/hone.gg\/blog\/optimal-cpu-temp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"throttle CPU\">throttle CPU<\/a> performance and park cores. These settings unlock full processor capability and reduce background interference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"checklist-box\">\n  <div class=\"checklist-header\">\n    <h3 class=\"checklist-title\">Essential Windows Configuration<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"checklist-items\">\n    <div class=\"checklist-item\">\n      <div class=\"checkbox-icon\">\u2713<\/div>\n      <div class=\"checklist-content\">\n        <div class=\"checklist-label\">Enable Game Mode<\/div>\n        <div class=\"checklist-desc\">Settings > Gaming > Game Mode > On. Prioritizes game processes and prevents Windows Update from causing mid game stutters.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"checklist-item\">\n      <div class=\"checkbox-icon\">\u2713<\/div>\n      <div class=\"checklist-content\">\n        <div class=\"checklist-label\">Enable Hardware Accelerated GPU Scheduling<\/div>\n        <div class=\"checklist-desc\">Settings > System > Display > Graphics > Change default graphics settings > Hardware-Accelerated GPU Scheduling On. Reduces latency by letting GPU manage its own VRAM.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"checklist-item\">\n      <div class=\"checkbox-icon\">\u2713<\/div>\n      <div class=\"checklist-content\">\n        <div class=\"checklist-label\">Set High Performance GPU (Laptops)<\/div>\n        <div class=\"checklist-desc\">Same Graphics settings page > Find Arc Raiders executable > Options > High Performance. Forces dedicated GPU instead of integrated graphics.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"checklist-item\">\n      <div class=\"checkbox-icon\">\u2713<\/div>\n      <div class=\"checklist-content\">\n        <div class=\"checklist-label\">Use Ultimate Performance Power Plan<\/div>\n        <div class=\"checklist-desc\">Open PowerShell as Admin. Run: powercfg -duplicatescheme e9a42b02-d5df-448d-aa00-03f14749eb61. Then Control Panel > Power Options > Select Ultimate Performance. Prevents CPU throttling and core parking.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"checklist-item\">\n      <div class=\"checkbox-icon\">\u2713<\/div>\n      <div class=\"checklist-content\">\n        <div class=\"checklist-label\">Disable All Overlays<\/div>\n        <div class=\"checklist-desc\">Turn off Discord, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, AMD Adrenalin, and Xbox Game Bar overlays. Discord overlay specifically causes stuttering and audio issues in Arc Raiders.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"checklist-item\">\n      <div class=\"checkbox-icon\">\u2713<\/div>\n      <div class=\"checklist-content\">\n        <div class=\"checklist-label\">Close Background Applications<\/div>\n        <div class=\"checklist-desc\">Before launching, close all non essential apps in Task Manager. Web browsers, Spotify, OneDrive, Discord, and other game launchers compete for CPU resources.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"alert-box alert-warning\">\n  <div class=\"alert-header\"><span class=\"alert-icon\">\ud83d\udcbe<\/span><span class=\"alert-title\">Discord Overlay Issue<\/span><\/div>\n  <div class=\"alert-content\">\n    Community reports confirm Discord overlay causes direct stuttering and audio problems in Arc Raiders. Disable it in Discord settings > App Settings > Game Overlay > Enable in game overlay Off. This single change can eliminate persistent micro stutter.\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fixing Unreal Engine 5 Traversal Stutter<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many players report high stable FPS but crippling micro stutter or hitches every few seconds. This is frame pacing and asset streaming stutter, a known Unreal Engine 5 characteristic. Raw FPS numbers do not tell the story. These fixes address the real problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"stutter-fixes\">\n  <div class=\"stutter-header\">\n    <h3 class=\"stutter-title\">Proven Stutter Elimination Methods<\/h3>\n    <p class=\"stutter-subtitle\">Apply these solutions in order until stutter resolves<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"fix-timeline\">\n    <div class=\"timeline-item\">\n      <div class=\"timeline-dot\"><\/div>\n      <div class=\"timeline-content\">\n        <div class=\"timeline-label\">Solution 1<\/div>\n        <h4 class=\"timeline-title\">G-Sync Plus V-Sync Plus FPS Cap Method<\/h4>\n        <p class=\"timeline-desc\">This counter intuitive combination forces perfectly linear frame pacing and eliminates the timing irregularities that cause UE5 stutter. This is a widely circulated community fix.<\/p>\n        <div class=\"timeline-steps\">\n          <ul style=\"list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;\">\n            <li>1. NVIDIA Control Panel > Manage 3D Settings > Global Settings > Vertical Sync: On (or Fast)<\/li>\n            <li>2. NVIDIA Control Panel > Set up G-SYNC > Ensure G-Sync or FreeSync is enabled<\/li>\n            <li>3. In game V-Sync setting: Off<\/li>\n            <li>4. Set Frame Rate Limit to 3 FPS below monitor refresh rate (141 for 144Hz, 237 for 240Hz)<\/li>\n            <li>5. Use in game limiter or RivaTuner, not NVIDIA Control Panel limiter<\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"timeline-item\">\n      <div class=\"timeline-dot\"><\/div>\n      <div class=\"timeline-content\">\n        <div class=\"timeline-label\">Solution 2<\/div>\n        <h4 class=\"timeline-title\">Force DirectX 11 Instead of DirectX 12<\/h4>\n        <p class=\"timeline-desc\">DX12 is the default API but causes stability issues and stutter for many users. DX11 has more mature and predictable CPU threading behavior in Unreal Engine titles.<\/p>\n        <div class=\"timeline-steps\">\n          <ul style=\"list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;\">\n            <li>1. Right click Arc Raiders in Steam Library<\/li>\n            <li>2. Select Properties<\/li>\n            <li>3. In Launch Options box, type: -dx11<\/li>\n            <li>4. Close and launch game<\/li>\n            <li>Note: Disables Ray Tracing and potentially Frame Generation features<\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"timeline-item\">\n      <div class=\"timeline-dot\"><\/div>\n      <div class=\"timeline-content\">\n        <div class=\"timeline-label\">Solution 3<\/div>\n        <h4 class=\"timeline-title\">Verify No Overlays Are Running<\/h4>\n        <p class=\"timeline-desc\">As emphasized earlier, overlays are a primary suspect for persistent stutter that high FPS cannot fix. Double check all sources are disabled.<\/p>\n        <div class=\"timeline-steps\">\n          <ul style=\"list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;\">\n            <li>Discord: Settings > Game Overlay > Disable<\/li>\n            <li>NVIDIA: GeForce Experience > Settings > General > In-Game Overlay Off<\/li>\n            <li>AMD: Radeon Software > Preferences > Tracking > Performance Overlay Off<\/li>\n            <li>Windows: Settings > Gaming > Xbox Game Bar > Off<\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Advanced Config File Tweaks<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The GameUserSettings.ini file contains hidden parameters not exposed in the game menus. These tweaks add post process sharpening for better enemy visibility and optimize CPU thread utilization for better frame times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"config-editor\">\n  <div class=\"editor-header\">\n    <div class=\"editor-title\">GameUserSettings.ini Modifications<\/div>\n    <div class=\"file-badge\">Config File<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"background:rgba(220,53,69,0.1);padding:15px;border-radius:8px;margin-bottom:20px;border-left:3px solid var(--danger);\">\n    <div style=\"color:var(--danger);font-weight:700;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:5px;\">\u26a0\ufe0f Critical Warning<\/div>\n    <div style=\"color:var(--text-medium);font-size:13px;line-height:1.6;\">Always create a backup copy of GameUserSettings.ini before editing. Invalid entries can prevent the game from launching. File location: C:\\Users\\YourName\\AppData\\Local\\PioneerGame\\Saved\\Config\\WindowsClient\\<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"code-block\">\n    <div class=\"code-line\"><span class=\"code-comment\">; Visual Clarity Tweak<\/span><\/div>\n    <div class=\"code-line\"><span class=\"code-key\">r.tonemapper.sharpen<\/span>=<span class=\"code-value\">0.5<\/span><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"tweak-explanation\">\n    <div class=\"tweak-label\">Impact<\/div>\n    <div class=\"tweak-text\">Adds post process sharpening filter not available in game menus. Significantly improves visual clarity and enemy identification at distance. Value range typically 0.3 to 0.7 based on preference. Higher values increase sharpness.<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"code-block\" style=\"margin-top:25px;\">\n    <div class=\"code-line\"><span class=\"code-comment\">; CPU Optimization Tweaks (For CPU Bottleneck)<\/span><\/div>\n    <div class=\"code-line\"><span class=\"code-key\">WorkerThreadCount<\/span>=<span class=\"code-value\">5<\/span><\/div>\n    <div class=\"code-line\"><span class=\"code-comment\">; Set to your CPU physical core count minus 1<\/span><\/div>\n    <div class=\"code-line\"><span class=\"code-comment\">; Example: 6 core CPU = 5, 8 core CPU = 7<\/span><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"tweak-explanation\">\n    <div class=\"tweak-label\">Impact<\/div>\n    <div class=\"tweak-text\">Maximizes game utilization of available CPU cores while reserving one core for background system processes. Helps reduce CPU bottleneck in thread limited scenarios. Only apply if you confirmed CPU bottleneck in diagnostics.<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"code-block\" style=\"margin-top:25px;\">\n    <div class=\"code-line\"><span class=\"code-comment\">; Memory Pool Size (For 16GB+ RAM systems)<\/span><\/div>\n    <div class=\"code-line\"><span class=\"code-key\">MemoryPoolSize<\/span>=<span class=\"code-value\">Increased Value<\/span><\/div>\n    <div class=\"code-line\"><span class=\"code-comment\">; Allows more assets to stay loaded in memory<\/span><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"tweak-explanation\">\n    <div class=\"tweak-label\">Impact<\/div>\n    <div class=\"tweak-text\">Reduces texture streaming hitches when moving into new areas. Only increase if you have 16GB or more of system RAM. Helps eliminate stutter caused by constantly loading and unloading assets from disk.<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Settings Profiles: Competitive Versus Visual Fidelity<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These two profiles represent different optimization philosophies. The competitive profile sacrifices all visual quality for maximum frame rate and enemy visibility. The balanced profile maintains visual fidelity while achieving stable 60 FPS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"performance-comparison\">\n  <div class=\"comparison-header\">\n    <h3 class=\"comparison-title\">Complete Settings Comparison<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"comparison-grid\">\n    <div class=\"profile-card\">\n      <span class=\"profile-badge\">144 Plus FPS<\/span>\n      <h4 class=\"profile-name\">Maximum Performance Profile<\/h4>\n      <p class=\"profile-target\">For high refresh rate competitive play<\/p>\n      <ul class=\"profile-settings\">\n        <li class=\"profile-setting\">\n          <span class=\"setting-label\">Window Mode<\/span>\n          <span class=\"setting-val\">Fullscreen<\/span>\n        <\/li>\n        <li class=\"profile-setting\">\n          <span class=\"setting-label\">V-Sync<\/span>\n          <span class=\"setting-val\">Off<\/span>\n        <\/li>\n        <li class=\"profile-setting\">\n          <span class=\"setting-label\">Resolution Scaling<\/span>\n          <span class=\"setting-val\">DLSS Balanced<\/span>\n        <\/li>\n        <li class=\"profile-setting\">\n          <span class=\"setting-label\">Frame Generation<\/span>\n          <span class=\"setting-val\">Off<\/span>\n        <\/li>\n        <li class=\"profile-setting\">\n          <span class=\"setting-label\">NVIDIA Reflex<\/span>\n          <span class=\"setting-val\">On<\/span>\n        <\/li>\n        <li class=\"profile-setting\">\n          <span class=\"setting-label\">Ray Tracing<\/span>\n          <span class=\"setting-val\">Off<\/span>\n        <\/li>\n        <li class=\"profile-setting\">\n          <span class=\"setting-label\">Shadows<\/span>\n          <span class=\"setting-val\">Low<\/span>\n        <\/li>\n        <li class=\"profile-setting\">\n          <span class=\"setting-label\">Foliage<\/span>\n          <span class=\"setting-val\">Low<\/span>\n        <\/li>\n        <li class=\"profile-setting\">\n          <span class=\"setting-label\">Effects<\/span>\n          <span class=\"setting-val\">Low<\/span>\n        <\/li>\n        <li class=\"profile-setting\">\n          <span class=\"setting-label\">Post Processing<\/span>\n          <span class=\"setting-val\">Low<\/span>\n        <\/li>\n        <li class=\"profile-setting\">\n          <span class=\"setting-label\">Motion Blur<\/span>\n          <span class=\"setting-val\">Disabled<\/span>\n        <\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"profile-card\">\n      <span class=\"profile-badge\">Stable 60 FPS<\/span>\n      <h4 class=\"profile-name\">High Fidelity Profile<\/h4>\n      <p class=\"profile-target\">For visual quality with smooth performance<\/p>\n      <ul class=\"profile-settings\">\n        <li class=\"profile-setting\">\n          <span class=\"setting-label\">Window Mode<\/span>\n          <span class=\"setting-val\">Fullscreen<\/span>\n        <\/li>\n        <li class=\"profile-setting\">\n          <span class=\"setting-label\">V-Sync<\/span>\n          <span class=\"setting-val\">Off<\/span>\n        <\/li>\n        <li class=\"profile-setting\">\n          <span class=\"setting-label\">Resolution Scaling<\/span>\n          <span class=\"setting-val\">DLSS Quality<\/span>\n        <\/li>\n        <li class=\"profile-setting\">\n          <span class=\"setting-label\">Frame Generation<\/span>\n          <span class=\"setting-val\">Off<\/span>\n        <\/li>\n        <li class=\"profile-setting\">\n          <span class=\"setting-label\">NVIDIA Reflex<\/span>\n          <span class=\"setting-val\">On<\/span>\n        <\/li>\n        <li class=\"profile-setting\">\n          <span class=\"setting-label\">Ray Tracing<\/span>\n          <span class=\"setting-val\">Static<\/span>\n        <\/li>\n        <li class=\"profile-setting\">\n          <span class=\"setting-label\">Shadows<\/span>\n          <span class=\"setting-val\">Medium<\/span>\n        <\/li>\n        <li class=\"profile-setting\">\n          <span class=\"setting-label\">Foliage<\/span>\n          <span class=\"setting-val\">Medium<\/span>\n        <\/li>\n        <li class=\"profile-setting\">\n          <span class=\"setting-label\">Effects<\/span>\n          <span class=\"setting-val\">Medium<\/span>\n        <\/li>\n        <li class=\"profile-setting\">\n          <span class=\"setting-label\">Post Processing<\/span>\n          <span class=\"setting-val\">Medium<\/span>\n        <\/li>\n        <li class=\"profile-setting\">\n          <span class=\"setting-label\">Motion Blur<\/span>\n          <span class=\"setting-val\">Disabled<\/span>\n        <\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"alert-box alert-success\">\n  <div class=\"alert-header\"><span class=\"alert-icon\">\u2713<\/span><span class=\"alert-title\">Optimization Philosophy<\/span><\/div>\n  <div class=\"alert-content\">\n    The correct approach is diagnosis first, then targeted fixes. If you are GPU bound, lower graphics settings. If you are CPU bound, lower graphics settings will not help. Focus on closing background processes, disabling overlays, and applying CPU optimization tweaks instead.\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Final Optimization Checklist<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"checklist-box\">\n  <div class=\"checklist-header\">\n    <h3 class=\"checklist-title\">Complete Optimization Verification<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"checklist-items\">\n    <div class=\"checklist-item\">\n      <div class=\"checkbox-icon\">1<\/div>\n      <div class=\"checklist-content\">\n        <div class=\"checklist-label\">Drivers: AMD Rollback or NVIDIA Update<\/div>\n        <div class=\"checklist-desc\">AMD users must rollback to 25.9.2 using DDU. NVIDIA users must update to 581.57 or newer with clean install.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"checklist-item\">\n      <div class=\"checkbox-icon\">2<\/div>\n      <div class=\"checklist-content\">\n        <div class=\"checklist-label\">Game Client: Verify Files and Hotfix<\/div>\n        <div class=\"checklist-desc\">Verify game file integrity in Steam or Epic. Ensure October 31 memory leak hotfix is installed.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"checklist-item\">\n      <div class=\"checkbox-icon\">3<\/div>\n      <div class=\"checklist-content\">\n        <div class=\"checklist-label\">Display Settings: Fullscreen, V-Sync Off, Frame Gen Off<\/div>\n        <div class=\"checklist-desc\">Set window mode to fullscreen. Disable V-Sync and Frame Generation for lowest latency.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"checklist-item\">\n      <div class=\"checkbox-icon\">4<\/div>\n      <div class=\"checklist-content\">\n        <div class=\"checklist-label\">Competitive Settings: RT Off, Shadows Low, Foliage Low<\/div>\n        <div class=\"checklist-desc\">Disable ray tracing completely. Set shadows, effects, and foliage to low for maximum FPS and visibility.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"checklist-item\">\n      <div class=\"checkbox-icon\">5<\/div>\n      <div class=\"checklist-content\">\n        <div class=\"checklist-label\">Upscaling: DLSS or FSR Balanced Quality<\/div>\n        <div class=\"checklist-desc\">Enable DLSS for NVIDIA or FSR for AMD. Set quality to Balanced for best FPS boost with minimal quality loss.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"checklist-item\">\n      <div class=\"checkbox-icon\">6<\/div>\n      <div class=\"checklist-content\">\n        <div class=\"checklist-label\">Windows: Ultimate Performance Power Plan<\/div>\n        <div class=\"checklist-desc\">Enable Ultimate Performance power plan, Game Mode On, and Hardware Accelerated GPU Scheduling On.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"checklist-item\">\n      <div class=\"checkbox-icon\">7<\/div>\n      <div class=\"checklist-content\">\n        <div class=\"checklist-label\">Background: Disable All Overlays<\/div>\n        <div class=\"checklist-desc\">Turn off Discord, NVIDIA, AMD, and Xbox overlays. Close all non essential background applications before launching.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"checklist-item\">\n      <div class=\"checkbox-icon\">8<\/div>\n      <div class=\"checklist-content\">\n        <div class=\"checklist-label\">Persistent Stutter: Apply G-Sync V-Sync FPS Cap Fix<\/div>\n        <div class=\"checklist-desc\">If stutter remains after above steps, apply the G-Sync plus V-Sync plus FPS cap method from stutter fixes section.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"checklist-item\">\n      <div class=\"checkbox-icon\">9<\/div>\n      <div class=\"checklist-content\">\n        <div class=\"checklist-label\">Last Resort: Force DirectX 11 Launch Option<\/div>\n        <div class=\"checklist-desc\">If crashes or instability continue, add -dx11 to Steam launch options. Disables Ray Tracing but improves stability.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Arc Raiders performance optimization requires diagnosis before action. The game is highly CPU intensive and exhibits Unreal Engine 5 traversal stutter that raw FPS numbers cannot fix. Identify whether your system is CPU bound or GPU bound before applying fixes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AMD users must rollback their drivers immediately while NVIDIA users must update to the latest version. For GPU bottlenecks, lower ray tracing, shadows, effects, and foliage while enabling DLSS or FSR upscaling. For CPU bottlenecks, the most effective solutions are closing all background applications, disabling overlays especially Discord, using Ultimate Performance power plan, and applying config file thread count tweaks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Frame Generation must stay off for competitive play due to massive input latency. Persistent stutter requires the G-Sync V-Sync FPS cap method or forcing DirectX 11. With systematic optimization targeted at your specific bottleneck, you can achieve the stable high FPS and low latency experience necessary for survival in the Rust Belt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">How do I increase FPS in Arc Raiders<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>First diagnose if you are CPU or GPU bound. For GPU bottlenecks, disable ray tracing, set shadows effects and foliage to low, and enable DLSS or FSR Balanced quality. For CPU bottlenecks, close all background apps, disable overlays especially Discord, and use Ultimate Performance power plan.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">What driver version should AMD users use for Arc Raiders<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>AMD users must rollback to driver version 25.9.1 or 25.9.2 immediately. The latest driver 25.10.2 causes horrible performance, crashes, and launch failures. Use Display Driver Uninstaller in Safe Mode to completely remove 25.10.2 before installing the older stable version.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">Should I use Frame Generation in Arc Raiders<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>No, keep Frame Generation off for all competitive PvP play. Frame Generation adds massive input latency determined by your base framerate not the artificially inflated final number. Low latency beats high FPS in shooters. Only consider Frame Generation for non competitive single player experiences.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">How do I fix stutter in Arc Raiders<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>Stutter despite high FPS is frame pacing and UE5 traversal stutter. First disable all overlays especially Discord. Then apply the G-Sync plus V-Sync plus FPS cap method which forces linear frame delivery. If stutter persists, force DirectX 11 with -dx11 launch option in Steam.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">What are the best settings for Arc Raiders competitive play<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>Use Fullscreen window mode, V-Sync off, Frame Generation off, Ray Tracing off, Shadows low, Foliage low, Effects low, Motion Blur disabled. Enable DLSS or FSR with Balanced quality. Enable NVIDIA Reflex On. These settings maximize FPS and enemy visibility while minimizing input latency.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">Does Discord overlay cause problems in Arc Raiders<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>Yes, community reports confirm Discord overlay causes direct stuttering and audio issues in Arc Raiders. Disable it in Discord settings under App Settings &gt; Game Overlay &gt; Enable in game overlay Off. This single change can eliminate persistent micro stutter even with high FPS.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">How do I know if I am CPU bound or GPU bound in Arc Raiders<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>Open Task Manager during gameplay. GPU bound shows GPU usage at 95 to 100 percent while CPU usage is below 70 percent. CPU bound shows CPU usage at 95 to 100 percent while GPU usage is below 80 percent. If CPU bound, lowering graphics settings will not help FPS.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">What NVIDIA driver do I need for Arc Raiders<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>NVIDIA users must update to GeForce Game Ready Driver 581.57 WHQL or newer released October 14, 2025. This driver provides day one optimizations and enables DLSS 4, Multi Frame Generation, NVIDIA Reflex, and Ray Traced Global Illumination support. Use clean installation option when updating.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">Should I use DirectX 11 or DirectX 12 in Arc Raiders<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>The game defaults to DirectX 12. If you experience persistent crashes, instability, or stutter that other fixes do not resolve, force DirectX 11 by adding -dx11 to Steam launch options. 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