00:01This is Prince Errington, QA Director on Gears of War 4. In this video, we'll take you through each of
00:06the three maps in the Gears of War beta, Harbor, Dam, and Foundation.
00:13Harbor is a dark and rainy map set during a stormy night on Serra. This map heavily rewards crossing at
00:19range to secure positions and offers multiple ways to enter lanes from unexpected angles.
00:23On the front of the docks is the drop shot spawn, where ranged weapons have a major influence in map
00:28control. Using lancers and hammer bursts in this area can really punish players rushing for the weapon.
00:33The middle of the map is divided into a low and a high side. The low side is a great
00:38flanking route for the front of the docks, and the frags located here can help you influence fights on either
00:43side of the map.
00:46The torque bow and long shot spawn at the rear of the boat. The pillars here provide perfect cover for
00:51Nashor fights, and the front of the boat offers an effective flank to surprise the enemy team.
00:55If you manage to acquire one of these power weapons at the back of the boat, don't be afraid to
00:59move with them. The front of the boat is an especially great place to shine with both of these weapons.
01:04But be ready to turn and fight close quarters when flanked from behind.
01:12Dam is aptly named for the huge dam that dominates the horizon. The combat in this map is split into
01:18two distinct areas that both have equal importance, the crane and the platform.
01:22The platform is a key part of this map. Holding this area provides you with access to the boom shot
01:27and drop shot spawns, and an elevated position that offers good defensive capabilities.
01:32While the platform has an enticing quick side entrance to vault up, it's also risky. Pick your moment to surprise
01:38opponents and use Vault, a new move to Gears 4 that lets you quickly traverse cover to maintain momentum on
01:43the platform.
01:44If you want to control at range, the open railing area of the platform offers a great option to keep
01:49opponents off of the power weapon and to support fights from a distance.
01:53To break a strong defense on the platform, the frags that spawn in the circular cover at the bottom of
01:58the ramp can force enemies out of cover and open opportunities for you.
02:02Opposite the platform area is the crane, where long shot and torque bow spawn. While the pillars encourage gnasher battles,
02:08these key pieces of longer cover offer an effective way to catch opponents out with ranged weapons.
02:12If you grab the long shot or torque bow, you have great sight lines onto the other half of the
02:17map. Utilize these angles as much as possible to help your team control the entire battlefield, spotting enemies with the
02:23great sight lines and using ranged weapons to pressure your opponent into cover whenever they move around the map.
02:30Foundation is set in the construction area of a new cog settlement, where the verticality can have a big impact
02:35on the outcome of the match.
02:36The middle is one of the most important areas of the map. Controlling this area not only provides two flanks
02:42to both of the power weapon areas, but also gives you a juicy reward of frag grenades.
02:46The middle also provides options for both ranged and gnasher users. Gnasher users should stick to the pillars to outmaneuver
02:53opponents, while the raised areas provide a strong position to rain down lance or fire on any players caught in
02:58the area.
02:59The torque bow spawns near the statue on the high side, and the cover here gives you a multitude of
03:04options.
03:04If you need to break a deadlock, a flank from middle or up the stairs or along the balcony lane
03:09can be an effective option.
03:11The balcony itself is a great place to use a power weapon or ranged weapon to take out any opponents
03:15in the middle or boom shot area.
03:19On the low side, the boom shot and drop shot spawn in the middle of this enclosed area.
03:24Fights here are fierce, so you smoke grenades to cover your push to the control panels to pressure opponents.
03:30Don't let me shoot you!
03:34Rushes from the middle are often visible at the last minute, so always be aware of your teammate's location in
03:39case the middle flank isn't covered.
03:41And that's it for our beta map overview. Now it's down to you.
03:45Be sure to check out the rest of our guides if you're looking for more Gears of War 4 beta
03:49tips and tricks. Good luck out there.
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