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ARC Raiders

ARC Raiders is a multiplayer extraction adventure, set in a lethal future earth, ravaged by a mysterious mechanized threat known as ARC.

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STATUS REPORT
Status: 🔴 Issues / No Workaround | ProtonDB: PLATINUM

Tweaks & Tricks

SET LAUNCH OPTIONS
ARC Raiders is experiencing occasional crashes following extended gameplay sessions.
FIX
  • Add the following to your launch options:
  • PROTON_FSR4_RDNA3_UPGRADE=1 PROTON_USE_NTSYNC=1 PROTON_ENABLE_WAYLAND=1 PROTON_USE_EAC_LINUX=1 %command%
CRASHES IN BUILDINGS, BROKEN BURIED CITY
ARC Raiders is currently experiencing frequent crashes, particularly within buildings, and the Buried City map is largely unplayable.
FIX
  • Add the following to your launch options: PROTON_FSR4_UPGRADE=1 ENABLE_LAYER_MESA_ANTI_LAG=1 PROTON_USE_NTSYNC=1 MLFG_UPGRADE=1 PROTON_ENABLE_HDR=1 PROTON_ENABLE_WAYLAND=1 %command%
RAID ARC
ARC Raiders is currently experiencing a red shader glitch, akin to those reported by Windows users who enable Anisotropic Filtering via NVIDIA Control Panel.
FIX
  • Set game's graphics settings to use highest available quality preset.
  • If issue persists, use tools like Protontricks or GE-Proton10-25 for adjusting graphics settings.
  • Add the following to your launch options: gamemoderun %command% -dx12.
MORE INFORMATION
You can find more detailed reports and user experiences for ARC Raiders on the official ProtonDB page.

Verdict

VERDICT

ARC Raiders

Graphics: 9/10

  • Stunning visuals, impressive use of Unreal Engine 5’s features.
  • Detailed environments and character models.

Gameplay: 8/10

  • Engaging PvE gameplay with a focus on teamwork and strategy.
  • Unique mech customization and progression system.

Storytelling: 7.5/10

  • Decent narrative, but it’s the gameplay that truly shines here.

Sound Design: 8/10

  • Immersive sound effects and music that complement the action.

Performance & Optimization: 9/10

  • Runs smoothly on high-end hardware, with few performance issues.
  • Good optimization for a game of this scale.

Final Score: 8.5/10

Buy/Avoid: If you’re looking for an engaging, visually impressive PvE shooter with mech customization and strategy elements, buy ARC Raiders. It’s a fantastic experience that’s well worth your time and money.