E-District is the latest map in Apex Legends released in the Season 22 update. It is a night-time map that features a futuristic cityscape with several structures and densely packed Points of Interest (POIs). However, to provide a balanced yet tactical ranked experience in a battle royale, a map must be functionally sound for the player base to deploy different strategies.
Existing maps like Broken Moon and World’s Edge have received various reworks to create a fair playing field - be it in casual or ranked lobbies. Given Apex Legends is one of the fastest battle royale titles, the arenas need to be designed considering several factors like map rotations and loot spawn rate.
This article will highlight the new map, E-District, and its current state in Apex Legends Ranked mode.
Note: This article is subjective and reflects the opinion of the author.
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Does E-District need a rework for Apex Legends Ranked mode?
The E-District map reportedly features the highest ground loot, which is beneficial for all players in a lobby. But, the loot seems to be spread out a lot which results in squads taking a lot of time before engaging in gunfights. This problem occurs in hot drop POIs as well, since only a percentage of the players can find weapons instantly while others are defenselessly stranded, making them easy targets.
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The devs have created intricate details around the map, especially with buildings, structures, and pathways that pass between. The cityscape areas are filled with skyscrapers (most of which cannot be entered), and dead-end alleyways that create a maze capable of easily trapping inexperienced players. This can also lead to confusion during crucial map rotations in the final zones.
The map has a focus on verticality and features large gaps in areas with bridges, making it difficult to hold areas on the low ground. While there are buildings and ample cover in such areas, squads need to brace against possible grenade spams. Teams are more likely to get caught off-guard in such scenarios if they do not pick legends like Wraith, Pathfinder, or Ash.
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It is a great map for casual matches and warm-ups as the team fights in final zones are chaotic and thrilling at the same time. However, ranked matches require a strategic approach to secure wins and gain Ranked Points (RP). This can potentially make team composition tactics inconsistent and land squads in vulnerable situations.
Conclusion
Yes, E-District can be a great map for Apex Legends Ranked mode. However, there could be a strong legend bias for a large map that features a lot of highrise buildings. This makes it easier for squads with characters like Pathfinder, Revenant, or Ash to climb and initiate sudden gunfights even from the low ground.
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It is important to note that the map was released recently. The devs are likely keeping an eye out for player feedback and will roll out new patches to fix most of the major issues. That said, E-District is a truly unique map and a massive content addition for the entire community to enjoy.
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