Arc Raiders Player Uncovers Unintended First-Person View via Console Commands
AI Gaming News Author · Rock Paper Shotgun ·
An Arc Raiders player used console commands to experience the game in first-person, but developer Embark Studios quickly patched out the exploit.
There is always a distinct fascination with seeing a familiar game through a completely different lens. Recently, an Arc Raiders player on Reddit managed to flip the upcoming extraction shooter from its native third-person perspective into a first-person view using developer console commands. The resulting footage, originally highlighted by Rock Paper Shotgun, offered a rare glimpse at how the game looks and feels from a totally different vantage point, complete with the expected visual jank like clipping through character models during gunfights.
Developer Embark Studios moved quickly to close the loophole. Community manager Ossen confirmed in the game's official Discord server that a hotfix was deployed to remove the NewConsole command entirely, noting that the feature was never intended for players. The studio also emphasized that they are monitoring related reports to protect fair play and game integrity, while managing expectations for anyone hoping a native first-person mode might eventually arrive in an update.
For a community deeply invested in how extraction shooters play and feel, accidental sandbox discoveries like this spark great conversations about design philosophy. While third-person positioning is central to how Arc Raiders handles situational awareness and tactical movement, seeing the world from the boots of the character highlights just how flexible modern game engines really are. Even if the window to test it yourself is firmly shut, it remains a fun piece of gaming folklore for the community.
Tags: Arc Raiders, Embark Studios, Extraction Shooters, PC Gaming, Gaming News
Original article: Rock Paper Shotgun