Community Manager
I would like to suggest two more changes to this map.
firstly, since this is supposed to be a night map, remove the buildings that have no loot and only serve to segment the map. Replace them with open hills or roads that are truly dark so as you traverse those areas it is more difficult for others at distance to see you. This makes open traversing more interesting and safe, it gives recon an additional role of helping spot opponents in the dark, and it help make far more obvious the loot is where the lighted areas are at. This would really make it a night map and a sniper’s paradise.
second, a vehicle would be nice. With headlights so the driver can see the road or highway in the very dark areas. I don’t care if it’s the trident but maybe a jeep, or something like a halo warthog with a gun on the back. The headlights would help give away the vehicle position. That would be really nice.
i mean this map has streets all over the place. It has vehicles everywhere. Why can’t we drive any of them?
we should be able to jack a ride from time to time.
You know how you can hear a trident drive by, but you only get a rough idea what direction they are in and don't really know what line of sight obstacles exist between you and the trident?
Imagine a night time map (E-Dist comes to mind) where a vehicle is driving down a street that is behind a bunch of buildings but you can hear it AND you can see its headlights bouncing off the buildings as it passes them. That would be pretty nice.
@MrGreenWithAGunOut of all the unique things in Apex I really like how there is a Pro/Con factor:
-Bloodhound, can scan through walls but if miss, the scan it gives away location. -Lifeline, same, nice items but everyone seen that.
-Bangalore, someone is near this smoke. etc.
Res your teammates is a National Broadcast Announcement
The design of the new map is incredible. I cannot imagine the hours of work that went into its design and rendering. Stunning work that needs to be applauded. Just compare it to the cartoon look and feel of Fortnite, Overwatch, Paladins etc.
I don't know how I feel about the complicated nature of it. IRL if someone asked for me directions around KC, WE or Olympus I could easily tell them, and even BM and SP at a point. On here, even after three weeks I still don't know where the f I am. I guess it makes for a different game.
I haven't a favourite POI yet like I have on all other maps aside from BM where they needlessly erased the wonder that was Promenade (joined the list of other RIP POIs like Refinery, Sorting Factory, Train Yard, Salvage .... god, I miss all of them).
So, my map TL goes:
1 - KC
2 - O
3 - WE
4 - ED
5 - BM
....
9,999,999 - SP
This new map stands tall above the others IMO (which is subjective of course). The attention to details and the 3D nature of the map can really change up gameplay. Still getting used to it and finding my way around. Once you learn a couple of favourite POIs loot isn't a problem as there is plenty if you know where to land.
But the map itself is breathtaking. Such a change from previous ones and I love the "blade runner" type vibes I'm getting from it. The little eateries, relaxation areas, common areas, the big ship thing which was pretty amazing the first time I saw it... just fantastic.
Trying to describe to people where you pinged something is a challenge though!
Also really glad there is no "fall damage" otherwise this map would be lethal, to yourself!
Community ManagerLooking forward to the map changes next week!
These should go a long way towards addressing the loot situation among other things, good luck fighting over those buses everyone!
@XNocturnalGamer
I’d like to see functional escalators.
or how about a river forms through the middle from the dam and a ferry runs up and down that we could board for travel and loot during transit!
or buses that make regular routes throughout the entire map that we can board and loot during transit, shoot from, with the bus stopping at bus stops to pick up and drop off passengers. Not only can the buses transit through a POI, but can show on their signage which POI is their next or final destination.
a high speed monorail or subway would make the map feel smaller as you could transit faster and further- literally across the map in seconds. And loot as you go in transit. ( you can’t loot while flying from a jump tower and you can’t fly across the map from one either.)
The sporty cars you encounter on the roads... think about tooling about the map with your squad in one of those! lol.
