Although not entirely new, Desert Island is not favored by players due to its relatively challenging visibility. However, recently Garena officially introduced Desert Island into ranked mode for both Survival and Team Deathmatch. This decision has sparked a significant wave of reaction from the players of Free Fire.
There are many reasons why players are frustrated with the inclusion of Desert Island in Free Fire’s ranked mode. First of all, they are too accustomed to the legendary maps Paradise Island and Military Island. Secondly, the colors are truly hard to see. The predominant colors of Desert Island are shades of yellow and orange, making it very challenging for players to spot opponents from a distance.
It is precisely for these reasons that many players who are not “familiar with the map” become like bots, even while competing in ranked matches. Of course, playing ranked and continuously getting eliminated early without being able to showcase any skills is not pleasant at all.
However, perhaps Free Fire players should get used to this novelty instead of complaining to Garena. After all, professional players have had to train and compete on this challenging map as well. The inclusion of Desert Island in ranked matches is also to help players familiarize themselves and prepare for the upcoming adjustments to Paradise Island.
Getting used to something new may lead you to master this map and achieve higher ranks in Free Fire. But first, it’s advisable to play casual matches to get accustomed to this map before jumping into ranked play!