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ESCORT MAP

Last updated October 6, 2026

Grímsvötn map guide

Icelandic prison. Objective, key areas and tips in plain English.

Map at a glance

How the map works

Objective flow: the order of play, not a map.

  1. Leave spawnFollow the objective marker
  2. Escort or stop the payloadContest with your team
  3. Reach the destinationFinish the Escort objective

Key areas

Prison setting
The official live notes identify the map as a prison. Named tactical areas and routes await in-game verification.

Tactical map

Detailed tactical map

Coming when the current layout can be verified. Until then, use the objective flow above and the in-game map.

Tactical map pending verification

The basics

Objective
Attackers escort the payload to its destination. Defenders stop its progress before time expires.
Where you spawn
Follow the in-game spawn and objective markers. Exact spawn transitions have not yet been verified for this guide.

Beginner tips

  • General Escort advice: regroup before contesting the payload.
  • General Escort advice: use cover and keep teammates in reach.
  • Map-specific flanks, sightlines and checkpoint strategies are not rated yet.

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