Arc Raiders' graphics setting on foliage creates a player advantage depending on configuration. The discrepancy in visibility could affect competitive balance.
Graphics Visibility Impact
The foliage graphics setting in Arc Raiders influences visibility around objects. On 'epic', knee-high bushes obscure the ground, while the lowest setting clears them. This affects spotting players and aiming accuracy, demonstrated in a YouTuber demo.
Notably, this change only involves small foliage, not large bushes, which may still allow for hiding. However, these seemingly minor adjustments can impact whether players are easily seen or shot.
Platform Disadvantages
Players with low graphics settings or using consoles may have an advantage, as they can disable small foliage for enhanced visibility. Since Arc Raiders is third-person, this reduces common camera issues, but maintains a competitive imbalance.
- Arc Raiders' foliage graphics setting changes visibility.
- The 'epic' setting obscures ground detail.
- Lowest settings clear small foliage, aiding aim.
- Competitive balance is affected across platforms.
- Suggested fix: standardize to ensure fairness.
This discrepancy might necessitate an update to maintain a level playing field across all users.
