Most arena maps in Halo 5 have undergone some changes since they originally released. Most recently, Truth, Coliseum, Empire and Regret were changed. Which changes had the best results? Which changes do you absolutely hate?
For the better:
- Riptide - couldn’t stand this map at release. The fuel rod ruined the map initially. 343 changed this one quickly. It went from a bad map to one that flows well.
- Regret - another map made better by removing the fuel rod. Adding BRs makes every map better.
- Torque - Getting rid of the rocket launcher and putting BRs by the camouflage made this map balanced and flow better.
- Overgrowth - Getting rid of the sword and shotgun made the map bearable.
- Fathom - A lot of people don’t like the small change they made. I think putting the Rail Gun on the bottom results in a bit better balance as you no longer pick it up with a lot of sightlines available. You now have to work to get into position.
For worse:
- Coliseum - With all the sightlines, having two additional mid range weapons on each side made sense. Used to be my favorite map in the game. It’s not nearly as good in it’s current form. I no longer look forward to playing it.
- Truth - Another map that was better with BRs near the start. Used to be a top 3 map for me. Don’t remember anyone ever complaining that there were too many BRs in Halo. Still a good map but not nearly as fun.
- Empire - Admittedly this map has never been great. Previously people liked to camp in the shotgun area. But I think the buffed plasma caster might’ve fixed that. Again removing BRs didn’t make sense.
Maps that could use some changes:
- Stasis - Worst map in the game right now. 2 DMRs are the only mid range weapons on the map and there’s 3 power weapons. Just isn’t balanced between the precision and power weapons.
- Empire - Map still isn’t fun. Pretty sure it went from bad to worse.
Don’t mess with:
- The Rig
- Eden
- Plaza