Arc Raiders is a UE5 PvPvE extraction shooter that runs well on a wide spread of hardware. Still, lower-end GPUs and busy scenes in Speranza can push frame times up and reveal stutter. The quickest wins come from a handful of in‑game tweaks, followed by basic system upkeep and a sanity check on your network.

Arc Raiders graphics settings for high FPS (PC)

Start on the Low preset, disable visual flourishes that add latency or heavy GPU work, and use FSR3’s Quality mode to recover frames without crushing clarity.

Setting Recommended value Why it helps
Screen option Borderless Fullscreen Reliable focus switching, minimal overhead vs exclusive fullscreen in UE5 titles
VSync Disabled Removes input latency and uneven frame pacing tied to refresh
Resolution Scaling Method AMD FSR3 Modern upscaler recovers GPU headroom
FSR3 Quality Quality Balanced clarity and performance; avoids the shimmer of lower modes
Motion Blur Disabled Sharper image and less GPU work during fast camera moves
Overall Quality Level Low Baseline that trims the heaviest effects across the board
Anti‑Aliasing Low Reduces post‑process cost; acceptable with FSR at Quality
Shadows Low Shadow resolution and draw distance are major GPU hitters
Post‑Processing Low Cuts depth of field, bloom, and extra passes that add latency
Texture Low Prevents VRAM pressure that can cause hitching
Effects Low Stabilizes frame time during combat particles and explosions
Reflections Low Disables costly screen‑space passes
Foliage Low Cuts vertex and overdraw load in open areas
Global Illumination Resolution Low Reduces heavy lighting calculations

Tip: If you prefer the cleanest image and can spare a few frames, nudge Post‑Processing to Off rather than Low.

Apply changes and test

  • Set the values above, then restart the game to lock them in.
  • Stress‑test in busy hubs or combat; watch for hitching during effects and large crowds.
  • If you’re still dipping, drop FSR3 from Quality to a lower tier as a last resort.

Update Windows and your GPU driver

Fresh platform updates often remove stutters and visual glitches in UE5 games. Install the latest Windows updates, then update your graphics driver. Recent Game Ready releases on Nvidia cards specifically target Arc Raiders stability and performance.

After updating, reboot the system and re‑test the same scenes.

Reduce CPU load before you queue

  • Close browsers, launchers, recorders, and overlays you don’t need. Arc Raiders leans on CPU in crowded encounters.
  • If frame pacing is uneven, cap the frame rate to 60 inside the graphics menu to smooth spikes.

Verify minimum PC specs

Running under the floor will produce unavoidable lag and drops. Aim to meet or exceed the baseline below.

Component Minimum target
CPU Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5
Memory 12GB RAM
GPU Nvidia GTX 1050 Ti or equivalent

If you’re below any line item, keep every setting on Low and expect limited headroom.

Tell network lag from performance lag

Not all “lag” is your GPU. Separate symptoms so you fix the right problem:

  • Network lag: your FPS counter looks steady, but you rubberband, shots register late, or characters snap back.
  • Performance lag: the whole screen stutters when effects trigger or when dense scenes load.

For network stability, prefer Ethernet over Wi‑Fi and keep other downloads paused. A gaming‑focused network optimizer can help if your route to the server is unstable.

When to raise settings (and when not to)

  • On mid/high‑end GPUs, increase Textures and Shadows one step at a time while watching frame time. Keep VSync off and Motion Blur off.
  • Ultra presets can trigger crashes or black screens on some rigs; avoid jumping straight to Ultra and validate each change.

The short version: start Low, use FSR3 at Quality, kill VSync and Motion Blur, and keep drivers current. With background apps closed and a stable connection, Arc Raiders holds steady frame times—even on modest hardware—and stays responsive when firefights get messy.