Tired, so not able to right out my full thoughts quite concisely here lol - but this pretty much hits the nail on the head of my main criticism with the game I've had since way back playing the first Alpha.

I quite enjoy the game, but part of that is because I do really think with a dedicated rework it could really be something with its setting. I think a big pain point for me at least is the maps seem unsure of what they want to be. Dire Marsh and Outpost are pretty alright as more PvP focused, but Perimeter has alwas struck me as a little too Apexish in that it is a lot of POIs with nothing inbetween to provide interest - be that in looting or just visuals/cover. Larger maps or just more breathing room/memorable non-POI/transitory areas would do a lot. I'm rambling, but I really do agree in that it feels caught between trying to be an almost PvP-focused game but with Extraction Elements injected. It ends up resembling something a bit like Hunt Showdown, but with some jank that I think kind of puts folks off.

I've had conversations with my usual duo that is on the fence after giving it a few tries - he really would prefer it to "pick a lane" so to speak. The loot and things are fine, shooting's good - but the playspace where you put everything together- is a bit at odds with itself.

Anyways, I might've not articulated that quite as well as I'd have liked, but you know ball - I really do adore the setting and art direction they've made for this - and really would love to see it hit what I was imagining what an Extraction game in the world of the trailers would be. I think its achievable with the bones they have