ARC Raiders Playtest: How to Disable or Reduce Sharpening Effect

Tired of the over-sharpened look in ARC Raiders? Here’s a short guide on how to tone it down or remove it completely for a smoother image.

Adjust ARC Raiders’ graphical sharpness by editing one setting in your GameUserSettings.ini. Choose your preferred sharpness level for a cleaner, more natural look.

The game’s built-in visuals are great, but the default sharpening filter can make textures overly crisp and harsh, especially if you’re using DLAA. Luckily, this can be fine-tuned within a few steps.

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Step-by-Step Fix

1. Open File Explorer and navigate to this path:
   %userprofile%\AppData\Local\PioneerGame\Saved\Config\WindowsClient
2. Locate and open the file named GameUserSettings.ini using Notepad or any text editor.
3. Scroll to the bottom of the file and paste these lines:text[SystemSettings] r.tonemapper.sharpen=0.5
   • The number represents sharpening strength.
   • Use any value from 0 to 1.
   • 0.5 = balanced sharpness.
   • 0 = completely disabled (not recommended since the image may look too soft).
   For 1440p resolution with DLAA enabled, most players prefer 0.5 to preserve detail without the harsh over-sharpen effect.

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Optional Tweak: Disable Lens Distortion

While you’re editing the file, search for this line:

textLensDistortionEnabled=True

Change it to:

textLensDistortionEnabled=False

This removes the subtle fisheye distortion on the screen edges, giving a flatter, more cinematic image.

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Final Notes

Save the file and restart ARC Raiders. You should immediately see smoother textures and natural transitions without exaggerated edge sharpness. It’s a small change but makes a big difference in visual comfort, especially during long sessions or reconnaissance missions.

by ShroomLord