Gray Zone Warfare Exposes Critical Landing Zone Vulnerability

The closed test for Gray Zone Warfare has confirmed the game’s potential, but a significant problem has emerged that must be addressed before the early access launch. While the initial PvE experience is engaging, transitioning to PvP zones exposes a glaring issue that could worsen with wider access.

The game features multiple landing zones for players to choose from, each lacking cover to facilitate helicopter landings. Unfortunately, this design flaw makes players easy targets upon disembarking, leading to frequent combat encounters. This vulnerability was particularly evident in my recent gameplay sessions, where all three trips outside my base resulted in combat at the landing zone.

During one instance, a popular streamer camping near the landing zone immediately attacked upon my arrival, ending the encounter in seconds. Another time, despite attempting to be cautious, I was spotted by players hiding in the surrounding trees, leading to a swift elimination. Even when I successfully landed without encountering anyone, I later engaged in combat while looting, highlighting the pervasive nature of this issue.

The situation is exacerbated by the nature of the closed test, where content creators aim for entertaining gameplay. This suggests that upon wider release, camping at landing zones may become even more prevalent, further detracting from the game’s experience.

To address this issue, the game could introduce mechanisms to enhance player safety upon landing. One suggestion is to allow players to remain on the helicopter if they detect imminent danger upon landing, providing a brief grace period to assess the situation. Alternatively, a grace period after landing could allow players to retrieve their gear safely before engaging in combat.

Despite this frustrating aspect, the game’s overall quality has kept me engaged, prompting hopes that developers will address this issue before launch. The responsiveness to player feedback thus far is encouraging, and I remain optimistic that a solution will be implemented to prevent camping at landing zones, ensuring a more enjoyable experience for all players.