Map Conditions Explained
Night Raid, Electromagnetic Storm, Snowfall, and more. How weather affects gameplay.
Night Raid reduces visibility across the map, making AI enemies harder to spot at distance and players nearly invisible without proper lighting.
Night Raid benefits stealth-focused builds significantly. Suppressed weapons and dark-colored armor are at their most effective in these conditions.
Conversely, night raid is punishing for aggressive players who rely on visual awareness. Consider bringing a flashlight or sensor tool.
Tips
- +Night Raid increases the value of suppressed weapons and decreases the value of loud aggressive builds
- +AI enemies still make audio cues at night -- listen carefully for movement sounds
Electromagnetic Storm disables or degrades electronic equipment including tactical HUD elements, smart weapon attachments, and some communication gear.
Sensors and motion detectors become unreliable or stop working entirely during EM Storm conditions. Do not rely on electronic detection tools.
This condition benefits players who use mechanical, non-electronic weapons and rely on analog tactics rather than technological advantages.
Tips
- +EM Storm removes the advantage of high-tech loadouts -- prepare a backup build that does not depend on electronics
- +Some extractors use EM Storm intentionally to enter the raid with fewer high-tech players competing for loot
Snowfall reduces movement speed across the board and creates visible footprints in the snow that reveal recent player movement.
Footprint tracking is a two-way street: you can follow enemy footprints to track them, but they can do the same to you. Stay aware of your own trail.
Snowfall significantly slows rotations and makes sprinting more costly. Plan your routes with extra time buffer.
Tips
- +Snowfall makes stealth builds more valuable -- your tracks in the snow are your biggest tell, so move deliberately
- +Watch for unnatural footprint patterns -- players who are camping will have footprints going back and forth near their position