Guess Cheating Allegations After Discovering Link Between Aim Assist and FPS
IGN • • technology
Key Points:
- Streamer Nickmercs faced cheating allegations after a viral clip showed him displaying highly precise aiming in Arc Raiders, sparking community suspicion over the legitimacy of his gameplay.
- Investigations revealed that the game's built-in aim assist, combined with high framerates on PC, could explain the robotic aiming, as players with higher FPS can snap between targets more easily than those on consoles capped at 60 FPS.
- The controversy shifted focus from individual cheating to broader concerns about aim assist balance and fairness in crossplay, with many players calling for Embark Studios to address the issue and consider disabling crossplay until resolved.
- Embark Studios has yet to comment on the aim assist disparity, but is actively working on updates to improve matchmaking and address cheating exploits
