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Arc Raiders Community Demands Balance Amid Cheating Allegations

1/14/2026

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The Arc Raiders community raises fairness concerns due to high framerates and aim assist.
Nick 'Nickmercs' Kolcheff, a streamer, is accused of cheating after a clip showed robotic precision.
Some attribute it to aim assist and higher PC FPS, while others speculate.
Calls have emerged to disable crossplay to balance PC and console players.
Embark Studios is addressing cheating issues and recently patched an exploit for first-person access.

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Story summary

The Arc Raiders community raises fairness concerns due to high framerates and aim assist.
Nick 'Nickmercs' Kolcheff, a streamer, is accused of cheating after a clip showed robotic precision.
Some attribute it to aim assist and higher PC FPS, while others speculate.
Calls have emerged to disable crossplay to balance PC and console players.
Embark Studios is addressing cheating issues and recently patched an exploit for first-person access.