**Oh, Thank Goodness Arc Raiders Isn’t A First-Person Game**

A hack has a way of turning a game on its head, and in the case of Arc Raiders, it's a good thing that third-person mode was left intact. A Redditor by the name of Short_Satisfaction_9 managed to force the game into first-person mode using console settings, and the results are quite unsettling.

For those who may not be familiar with Arc Raiders, its combat is already quite challenging, even without the added stress of PvP (player versus player) encounters. The game's PvE (player versus environment) bots and drones don't go easy on players, but at least in third-person mode, you have a bit of an advantage. You can see incoming enemies from a distance, thanks to a somewhat mystical vision-like feature.

But in first-person mode, that's all gone. Surprise attacks become a much more common occurrence, and given the game's already high level of intensity, it's not something many players would be clamoring for. Unfortunately, with the recent removal of access to the in-game console by Embark, no one can try this hack out for themselves.

This decision was made necessary due to widespread player cheating. A command that allowed PC players to switch off fogging and increase visibility significantly had been discovered, giving those who exploited it a major advantage over their Xbox and PS5 counterparts. The removal of the "NewConsole" command has reduced this form of cheating, but also means that the rest of us will never get to experience Arc Raiders in first-person mode.

The game's developers have been working hard to address the issue of cheating, with plans to help streamers avoid stream sniping and other forms of exploitation. With over 12 million sales under its belt, Arc Raiders has established itself as a major player in the gaming world. And while it may be facing some challenges at the moment, it's clear that Embark is committed to keeping its community safe and fair.

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