A 500 m Mega Tsunami
A wave that grows as it approaches and drags players off the coast. The water arrives later than the warning does, so the 30-second head start is the entire survival window.
| The banner says | “What if a 500 m mega tsunami hits?” |
|---|---|
| Hazard type | Water |
| Where it hits | Coastal maps, low ground |
| How to survive | Climb first and loot never. Second floors, roofs and hillside ledges are the only ground that stays dry; anything at street level gets swept. |
How the round plays out
- 1.The water pulls back first, which is the only warning you get.
- 2.The wave builds as it approaches, so the height at the shoreline is not the height that arrives.
- 3.It drags players off the coast rather than hitting once — the wash-out is as dangerous as the impact.
Where it kills you: Street level on every coastal map, and every low roof. The wave grows on approach, so a first-floor rooftop that survives the first seconds may not survive the pass.
What to do in the 30-second head start
- ›Climb immediately — second floor, roof ridge, or hillside ledge above the waterfront.
- ›Aim inland as well as up: height inland beats height on the shoreline.
- ›Do not spend the 30 seconds looting the beach. The wave is the round.
If you are already caught out: Go up anything, even a car roof, and keep climbing if the water reaches you. Being swept is the failure state — you do not recover from it.
Worst maps for it: Coastal Resort and Harbor Port — the low waterfront is most of the playable area.
Surviving is half preparation and half knowing the map — see the map list and the round guide for the 30-second head start.
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Earth Loses Its Atmosphere
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