Is That A Stalker? Nope.

[Meenmu]

Not totally sure if this is where this should go. If not, someone can move this to general bugs I suppose.

I noticed that as of recently lighting has been flickering. It doesn't seem to be the lights so much (as it is when the stalker is approaching), but rather the lighting itself. It is still a bit confusing, and has me constantly on edge. In game, I have confirmed that at least one other person has noticed this happening recently. Is the flickering lighting due to a recent change? Has anyone else encountered this?

[LoQui]

Yeah, I've seen it a lot, especially in infested maps, but also in odd corners of the other factions as well.

[asurako989]

infested maps lighting always flicker due to its organic substance invading the entire station, so it causes electrical disruption, that leads to the light flickering all the time.

[Meenmu]

infested maps lighting always flicker due to its organic substance invading the entire station, so it causes electrical disruption, that leads to the light flickering all the time.

While that actually makes sense, I've noticed it happening in most missions regardless of faction. Although, now that I think about it, it doesn't happen outside. It is also more noticeable in dark areas.

[asurako989]

well, you could say that those places have damaged lightings and needed to have its light bulbs replaces or wires fixed lol.

 

i think some places are dark for a reason, as light will not be able to shine everywhere. there will always be shadows and dark areas. this allows us tennos to camouflage ourselves for a brief moment in the darkness to prevent the enemies from seeing us, even if its for a second or two. some places are probably dark cuz they probably forgot to turn on the lights lol hahaha

[Meenmu]

well, you could say that those places have damaged lightings and needed to have its light bulbs replaces or wires fixed lol.

 

i think some places are dark for a reason, as light will not be able to shine everywhere. there will always be shadows and dark areas. this allows us tennos to camouflage ourselves for a brief moment in the darkness to prevent the enemies from seeing us, even if its for a second or two. some places are probably dark cuz they probably forgot to turn on the lights lol hahaha

Now that would be an interesting feature for when they decide to make stealth actually viable. Unreliable lighting that allows you to sneak up on enemies. Thing is, the flickering, as it is now, has no effect on enemy sight, and it is only miliseconds long.

[TheErebus.]

I actually think they placed it to trick us.

Multiple times I've seen lights flicker only to realize that it was not the stalker, but just lights.

[LxLawliet]

I can confirm that. Ever since the Stalker ambushed me while I was playing solo, I see the flickering everywhere...am I just paranoid? In any case, I noticed that not only on maps with Infested, but also with Grineer.

[godila2]

in some assassinations lights do same

[Slaskia]

On infested missions those lights flickering get me anxious, especially if I know the Stalker will be coming for me at some point.

[ChaoDeAlgo]

flickering lights always mind F**** me sideways.....specially when i solo and trying to level my new weap or new frame....i immediately pause the game and wish that i can chat with my clan for help while the game is paused...but then again....flickering lights only.....so yeah i think DE wants us to sh!t bricks sometime lol

[Kacc]

Yeah tis is dron lightnind error

[Krokar]

I'll confirm this on all enemy type maps recently.  Also, I've had a few total lights out episodes during a couple boss fights and an endless defense mission.  The screen just seems to go about 60% darker in contrast. I tried to equate this originally to the Boss cutscene, but then dismissed that after it happened in other maps.  The squad all confirmed each time that it wasnt just a host or individual problem; it happened at the same time and didnt change for the duration for the whole squad.