Overview
We set out to build a new POI based on the fan favorite legend Rampart. Something that was unapologetically colorful and loud, like the legend herself. We wanted to create a vehicle that appeared to be mobile and explored ideas that hadn’t been seen in the game yet. So we arrived at “Big Maude” Rampart’s massive land crawler and workshop. The hook was to create a functional store, where you could buy specially modded rampart paintball weapons. We tied it into the game’s crafting material economy as another drain for that currency.

Level Design
Big Maude was inspired by sci-fi land crawlers and large expedition vehicles. Maude is divided into four interconnected floors and seperate chambers, surrounded by paintball arenas that serve as spill-off landing zones. The rear truck bed is designed as a bullseye from the sky, so squads dropping from the air have a clear target. Maude’s height and hard flanked back against the wall position, allows for strong commanding control of the zone. Each interior section has a key identity and plenty of engagement options for cqc. Sections include the workshop, cockpit, underbelly, and store. A key geometrical landmark in the store is the “onion arch”, which I felt brought character and flavor to the space. The store also provides vending machines. Players can view, ping, and buy special paintball weapons using materials. The intent was to drop, fight, and gain control of Maude, before shopping for weapons.

Community Collabs and Easter Eggs
Big Maude’s mural was one of the very first community collabs we did in game. Created by Sombras, a talented artist within the Apex community. Once our art team implemented it, I then wrote a script. When pinged by each legend on the mural they would have a specific voice reaction to it. We scattered plenty of other interactable easter eggs from Apex’s deep lore around Big Maude. It was really fun to be a part of this, and the whole team knocked it out of the park.