What’s New?
- The famed city square is now covered in grass and weeds, and everything is starting to crumble with age.
- The Hammerbursts in the corner towers are now Gorgon Pistols, and they alternate with the Boltok Pistol.
- The much sought-after Longshot is now initially a Torque Bow, but it alternates with the Longshot.
- The Frag Grenades in the street have been replaced with Ink Grenades, and they alternate with the Boomshield.
Basic Strategy
If there was ever a map that saw nearly every player consistently using the same tactics, it’s Gridlock. Adding a fifth player to each team is not likely to change it. The initial rush for the Torque Bow/Longshot and Boomshot still takes place. But now, teams can send some support with the person trying to secure the Boomshot. What does stand to shake things up a bit is the inclusion of the Boomshield. The weapon pickup in the center of
the street is a Boomshield on even-numbered rounds. The Boltok Pistol respawns as a Gorgon Pistol, the perfect compliment for the Boomshield! Now you’re ready to pick off any remaining enemies.
Surviving the Horde
Teams will feel right at home playing Horde on Gridlock, as so many players naturally gravitate to the central tower where the Torque Bow/Longshot is located. This is an ideal place to set up a defense against the Horde, especially after other players secure the Boomshot and/or the Boltok Pistols and Gorgon Pistols from the side towers. Place as many as two players with long-range weapons along the front edge. They can crouch behind the wall to take out the Horde as they spawn in the central road straight ahead. Instruct two additional players to split up and monitor each of the staircases. The fifth player can lend support where it’s needed and replace spent proximity mines at the base of the stairs.
Weapon Cycles
