BEACON

Prebrief

Descend on a hidden Guild facility in Beacon, a mid-sized snow map located in the Arctic Circle and featured in the Season 03 story cinematic with JSOC Operator Cole “Javelin” Donovan, an expert infiltrator set to hack into The Guild’s systems, turning a trap into an opportunity.

Brave the cold and fight across the frozen Tundra or seek out targets inside the base, the central units connected via a deadly walking bridge staging constant conflict throughout the match. Use this guide to get the layout down now, so you’re ready to route the enemy whether you’re trudging through the snow or sweeping the facility.

Beacon Intel

1. Pick it up: Enhance your movement speed and health regen by equipping three Red Perks to access the Enforcer Combat Specialty. Use the bonuses gained after eliminating enemies to zip around the Bridge and in and out of the center buildings, always pushing the fight.

2. Ion Core: Take the new Season 03 Ion Core Scorestreak for a test run in the snow. The radioactive device pulses damaging waves that pierce through walls allowing you to effectively shut down key areas like Storage, Monitoring, and Housing.

3. Diversify: Flexibility breeds success in this hostile environment combining long ranged sightlines on the outside and close quarters fights in the middle. Use versatile weapons like the new Season 03 MK35 ISR Assault Rifle to compete in all areas of the map, or swap between specialized Loadouts as the fight moves around.

Advanced Map Tips

Bridge Troll — Alpha (A)

Control the Bridge to control the map. It’s an easy Wall Jump up to get a better view of the action on the snow, while the underpass offers a perfect ambush point and cover from enemies moving between the two buildings. When the action moves outward, swap to a long-ranged weapon and peak down the sides toward distant targets.

Corner View — Beta (B)

Take advantage of the corner views found around the map’s buildings. These platforms include the view toward Storage and the balcony outside Monitoring, providing strong, covered angles across key chokepoints. Use these viewpoints to land some eliminations and then slip back around the building for cover as you reposition.

Heckler — Gamma (Γ)

Cut off enemy movement along the underside of Housing where a ladder climbs up to the interior, positioned near a corner path leading out toward the Bridge. Set up shop here for a stealthy approach, attacking enemies as they rush through the pivot point on the way to their next destination.

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