BO2 Standoff

Border town between China and Kyrgyzstan. Classic engagements and destinations to fight over.

Battle erupts in a small border town, and the snipers all take to the windows.

Whether you’ve fought here before or you’re dropping in for the first time, here’s what you need to know as we head to Kyrgyzstan.

A border town under siege, Standoff shows signs of attack, with a crumbling, flaming tower at its center. This medium-sized map forms a rough U-shape around the central hotel and courtyard, with several large buildings along the winding road through town.

The map is largely divided between the buildings and the streets, creating many power positions in the upper levels with views over and across the main thoroughfare. But don’t mistake this for a sniper map, as Standoff is designed with plentiful shortcuts and backroads and means for outpositioning and uprooting the enemy.

There are some paths off the main road, too, running along the tractor and behind the gas station and warehouse. There are also inlets on either side of the top bakery. Utilize them all to learn the full scope of the map so you always know the possible pathways to your current objective.

The central hotel dominates the landscape, partially enclosed by an L-shaped wall extending from the courtyard. Expect a lot of action in and around this area, as players jostle for the coveted second-story view. Either cross your fingers and get in the middle of it or watch from the outside, picking off enemies moving through the hotly contested area.