There's great news for Apex Legend players, Respawn Entertainment is bringing a new map, Storm Point Apex Legends. From sources we have learned that the game has seen the biggest map, Storm Point is to bring a lot of new content to the game. It will provide players with new mechanics such as checkpoints, flyers, prowlers, and various areas that players can explore.
As we all know, with iterations of the previous maps often seen in the new season, this is probably the first time we will see such a big change in the overall map of the game. Because of its sheer size, we can expect the map to last for a few seasons, at least.
Apex Legends New Map: Storm Point
Apex Legends fans are very excited after a recent announcement by EA Games revealed news of an entirely new map called Apex Legends, which will storm point grading in an upcoming update. From sources we know, the map is said to be 15% larger than the largest existing map "World's Edge". Depending on the size of the map, the new locations that have been announced certainly seem like a lot for players to explore and should keep them occupied for a fair amount of time.
Storm Point: Features
It is revealed, quoting sources, that the map brings a lot, and we're going to go through everything we know is expected to bring Storm Point to this list. So gear up, and let's get started.
Gravity Cannons
For information, let us tell you that with the departure of the redeploy balloon, gravity cannons take their place as a means of overtaking the ring. As you step inside one of the rings, it will lead you to a pre-determined spot in the air. While in the air, you cannot control your landing location, however, you can control the pitch of your flight, allowing you to control where you have to land on the spot to avoid the trap. You have complete control of your weapons, grenades, tactical abilities and also ultimate control during the airplane.
Denizens Of Storm Point
It is revealed, quoting sources, that on this map, you have to keep an eye on not only the other players but also the inhabitants of the island. As this place is crawling with wildlife the likes of which you would have never seen before. At various points on the map you will come in contact with the nests of such wildlife. It's a new encounter included in Storm Point as a means to keep players occupied while looking for others on this vast map. While playing, you have the chance to encounter:
- Prowlers: Agressive creatures that move in packs and can be found around the Prowler’s Den. When in contact with players they will first provide a warning to their uninvited guests that they are tresspassing. If you decide to ignore the warning, be prepared to fight a swarm of them as more will come out of the den to defend their territory.
- Spiders: Littered all across the map, you will find spider eggs, which when disturbed will spawn a swarm of archnids that want nothing more then to eat you for lunch. These large creatures are ranged, web-spitting enemies that choose to engage with players from afar before sinking their teeth into them.
- Flyers: These flying units are the bringer of amazing loots as they soar through the sky. They spawn individually across the map and the position of their spawn is selected at random from a list of predetermined locations.
Rewards Of The Hunt
Its biggest feature is that wildlife nests are identified by red markers on your minimap. They are stable and finite, meaning that every match they are always in the same place, with the same types of wildlife and with only small variations in their numbers. Wildlife respect the boundaries of their nests and are only aggressive to trespassers who enter their domain. Although they pose a serious threat, cleaning up a nest also comes with its fair share of rewards.
- Smart Loot Drops: On death, Prowlers and Spiders have a chance to drop attachments and ammo for your squad based on your weapon loadouts, in addition to a few consumables and other goodies.
- EVO Points: A small percentage of all damage dealt to wildlife is rewarded towards your EVO Armor. This includes Flyers.
- Crafting Materials: Clearing a Nest rewards a lump of crafting materials which are divided evenly among each squad member in the nest at time of completion.
New Areas
EA Games have also announced all the new areas that will be included in the new map. Here’s a list of all points of interest added:
Barometer
The Barometer is located at the heart of the map and is filled with high-tier loot. Overlooked by a research tower, it makes for a very good vantage point, only if you are able to get ahold of it in the first place.
Command Center
For information, let us tell you that a huge complex rich in loot, a command center has been built within a mountain. However, players are able to dive right into the heart of the complex from the dropship. This is an excellent way to get to the top of a mountain safely using the network of the longest ziplines in the game.
The Antenna
The Antenna is another high-tier drop location separated by catwalks positioned on a massive communication dish. You can slide down the catwalks and get to the bottom of the Antenna, where you’ll be able to use ziplines to get to the center of the map.
Checkpoints
Checkpoints bring an interesting new way of disengaging from a fight. If you get overwhelmed, just jump down the platform to reset the fight, however, remember your enemies can do the same.
Lightening Rod
Divided into two parts, the lightning rod is the highest point on the map, located on the peak of the mountain. The two parts of the rods are joined with the help of a focused and intense bridge.
Storm Catcher
An interior location with a focus on close-quarter combat, the Storm Catcher would be hope to epic battles, and even more epic loot.
North Pad
The North Pad is a launch site containing a network of trenches that allow safe passage over a hill range. The trenches are separated by a series of bunkers and watchpoints filled with loot.
The Mill
The Mill is the easternmost region of the map and is filled with high-value loot. It also gives passageways to enter the central river.
ShipFall
The crash site is the only thing that remains of the original survivors of Storm Point. Failing to best the tests of time, the engine section is the only part of it that remains intact and is a stronghold if you can fight your way through it.
Cenote Cave
The southernmost western corner of the map is house to a natural maze formed by coral reefs, filled with high-tier loot and power positions called the Cenote Cave. It also acts as an important point between the barometer and the entire western part of the map.
The Wall
The divider that has separated the northern beach from the mountains. The Wall is a hotspot for combat as it’s an open space filled with amazing loot. It also acts as a chokepoint for two major regions of the map.
Highpoint
The only Redeploy Balloon on the map is located at the Highpoint. It sits on top of the longest mountain on the map and is a vital chokepoint against people looking to transverse the mountain. However, with keen observation, you may find tunnels that allow you to move around it.
Thunder Watch
Another interior area focusing heavily upon close-quarter combat, the Thunder Watch is a gateway on top of the mountain. There is a gravity cannon placed here allowing for quick access out from the bottom of the mountain if needed.
Cascade Falls
Nature meets urbanization with Cascade Falls as it is a place where a large number of buildings are placed near a waterfall. This place acts as a focal point for the map due to its proximity to the center making it one of the most frequented points of interest.
Launch Site
When it comes to the launch site, sitting in an alcove at the end of the river, the launch site is a large area that stands out due to the presence of two separate landing zones: the protruding landing pad and the control building. Landing on one of these sites gives you access to high level loot as you make your way to the control building.
Fish Farms
Let us now talk about the fish farm, so let us tell you that the fish farm is a chain of islands separated by open water with a clean separation between the plunderable areas. Cross the water carefully or simply place your hands on a trident that allows you to hover along the waterway.
Gale Station
For information, let us tell you that GAIL station acts as a divider between the center and the southern part of the island. Considered a twin looting area for fish farms, Gail Station may lack in quantity, but makes up for in quality.
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