It should be noted that this playable beta build is not the finished product. If there is one area that Battlefield 2042 really does need some work, it’s overall polish. However, Battlefield 2042 is only launching with seven maps, so any more subpar arenas like Orbital and the balance may start to tip an unfavorable way. Most multiplayer shooters have a couple of dud maps among the bunch, so it’s easy to forgive the odd stinker. There’s a wealth of flat concrete terrain surrounding the location that becomes a sort of “no man’s land.” If you wander into this area you’ll be quickly shot by enemy soldiers waiting in the nearby bushes. The giant rocket launch platform on the map looks visually impressive but it’s far too open for enjoyable firefights.

I’ve found myself regularly running about unable to find anyone to shoot before being sniped in the back - which doesn’t make for a particularly fun experience. It features far too much vacant empty space and not enough choke points where members of the opposing team will naturally meet. It’s the sole location included in the beta, and it’s doesn’t feel designed to facilitate the intense showdowns and cutch moments that Battlefield is known for. Unfortunately, one aspect of the beta that has really disappointed me is the Orbital map.

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