Map Locations Overview
Knowing the map matters because Apocalypse Rising 2 takes place across an archipelago rather than a single continuous island. Players can use marked locations, terrain, roads, bridges, and boat routes to orient themselves while moving between towns and points of interest.
The current map consists of three major islands: Mackinaw, Faris, and Halsey. Halsey is the western-most island, and the wiki identifies it as the largest and most populous of the three. The map also includes minor islands and several specific points of interest.
Most of the landscape alternates between tropical forests and towns with Hawaiian architectural influences, plus more temperate areas with farms and crop fields. The map has changed through additions and modifications since its original release, so location knowledge is useful for understanding the current island layout rather than older map versions.
| Map feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Major islands | Mackinaw, Faris, and Halsey |
| Minor islands | Present in addition to the three major islands |
| Ocean | Makes up a majority of the map and is described as nearly featureless |
| Roads and bridges | Can be traveled on foot or by car |
| Boat travel | An alternative for crossing between islands |
| Location labels | Marked locations use neat white text; informal locations use blue handwriting |
Terrain and Navigation
The terrain has a blocky, polygonal appearance and changes elevation gradually in many places. Some areas include steep cliffs. Structures appear throughout the archipelago, with denser clusters around towns and named locations.
The four primary terrain types are plains, farms, forests, and coastline. Each type gives the map a different visual character and can help players recognize where they are when traveling.
| Terrain type | Map appearance and characteristics |
|---|---|
| Plains | Pale green, generally flat, with intermittent trees, boulders, and long open stretches |
| Farms | Yellow or olive green, flat, with hay bales, barns, homes, sheds, and fencing |
| Forests | Dark green, thick with trees and more concentrated elevation variation |
| Coastline | Often bare of structures, generally consistent in elevation, with occasional sandbars and cliffs |
Roads and bridges provide recognizable connections between areas. The map’s transportation network supports travel on foot and by car, while boats provide another way to cross between islands. Aircraft have been teased as a possible feature under consideration, but they are not presented as a current travel method.
When reading the in-game map, formal named areas are shown in a neat, computerized white font. Other informal locations use sloppy blue handwriting, which the source describes as likely written by the player character, a survivor familiar with the archipelago.
This distinction is useful because a place may be worth recognizing even when it is not one of the major printed map labels. The game’s location category includes many named places beyond the core towns, including caves, bridges, shipwrecks, stations, islands, and other landmarks.
Halsey Island Locations
Halsey Island is the western-most island and the largest of the three major islands. It is also described as the most populous island. Its best-known locations include Ashland, Lockport, and Crater Lake.
The map source separates Halsey’s places into marked locations and unmarked locations. Marked locations are printed on the map, while unmarked locations are part of the wider landscape but are not presented in the same formal way.
| Marked Halsey location | Location type indicated by name |
|---|---|
| Ashland | Town |
| Ashland Suburbs | Suburban area |
| Beaufort | Named settlement |
| Fairview | Named settlement |
| Fishing Camp | Camp |
| Huron | Named settlement |
| Lighthouse | Landmark |
| Lumber Yard | Industrial site |
| Military Relay | Military location |
| Observatory | Landmark |
| Radio Station | Communications site |
| Ranger Station | Station |
| Regional Airport | Airport |
| University | University |
| Water Treatment Plant | Utility site |
Ashland is one of the island’s iconic locations. Another map guide describes it as the largest city in the game and notes that it contains city halls, U.S. military camps, and public institutions. That same guide identifies Hastings and Huntington as additional Halsey locations, although they are not included in the marked-location list from the game map page.
The Naval Air Station, Radio Station, Observatory, Coastal Bunkers, and Destroyer Shipwreck are also named as Halsey farming locations by the map guide. The available sources describe the Naval Air Station as a U.S. Navy-operated airport, the Radio Station as a radio building with a large transmission tower, and the Observatory as a highland observatory.
| Additional Halsey place | Source description |
|---|---|
| Hastings | A sizable city |
| Huntington | A small city between the Prison and Naval Air Station |
| Naval Air Station | An airport operated by the U.S. Navy |
| Radio Station | A radio building with a large transmission tower |
| Observatory | An observatory in the highlands |
| Coastal Bunkers | A bunker area presumed to be a Soviet garrison |
| Destroyer Shipwreck | A broken destroyer |
Unmarked and Other Named Places
Unmarked locations can be as memorable as official map labels. On Halsey, these include bridges, a cave, a lake, houses, a warehouse, and smaller structures. They offer landmarks for players who are already familiar with the island’s main towns.
Useful unmarked landmark types include:
- Bridges, such as Ashland-Lockport Bridge and Fairview Bridge.
- Natural features, including Beaufort Cave and Crater Lake.
- Smaller buildings, including Apple Cider Warehouse, Huron Shop, and Motel.
- Named houses and hideouts, including Huron Prepper's House, Huron Veteran House, and Fanatic Hideout.
| Unmarked Halsey location | Name-based category |
|---|---|
| Apple Cider Warehouse | Warehouse |
| Ashland-Lockport Bridge | Bridge |
| Beaufort Cave | Cave |
| Crater Lake | Lake |
| Fairview Bridge | Bridge |
| Fanatic Hideout | Hideout |
| Gambling Den | Gambling location |
| Huron Prepper's House | House |
| Huron Shop | Shop |
| Huron Veteran House | House |
| Motel | Motel |
The broader Apocalypse Rising 2 location category lists numerous additional places. These names should be treated as a directory of locations rather than proof of their exact current position, because the supplied category page does not give island placement for every entry.
Examples include Albatross Island, Barkley Island, Lulu Island, Eden, Magnolia, Salem, Mansion, Campground, Mines, Naval Air Station, Oil Rig, Old Chapel, Power Substations, Racetrack, Smuggler Airstrip, Smuggler Port, Swamp, Trailer Park, Truck Stop, and Volcano.
A separate map guide names Faris Island, Barkley Island, Mackinaw Island, Albatross Island, and Lulu Island among the islands associated with farming locations. It lists Fairview, Regional Airport, Beaufort, and University under Faris Island. It lists Lockport, Volcano, Power Plant, Eden, Junkyard, Salem, Mansion, and Campground under Barkley Island.
The same guide lists VIP's House, a vacation spot, Mines, and Smuggler Airstrip under Mackinaw Island. It lists Prison under Albatross Island, and Huron and Old Chapel under Lulu Island. Because these island assignments come from a separate source and the primary game map source identifies Mackinaw, Faris, and Halsey as the three major islands, use the in-game map as the final reference when navigating.
FAQ
What are the Apocalypse Rising 2 map locations?
Apocalypse Rising 2 map locations include marked towns and landmarks, unmarked points of interest, minor islands, and terrain areas across the archipelago. The three major islands identified by the game map source are Mackinaw, Faris, and Halsey.
Which island is Halsey?
Halsey Island is the western-most major island. It is described as the largest and most populous of the three major islands.
What are some marked locations on Halsey Island?
Marked Halsey locations include Ashland, Beaufort, Fairview, Huron, Lighthouse, Lumber Yard, Military Relay, Observatory, Radio Station, Regional Airport, University, and Water Treatment Plant.
Are all locations printed on the map?
No. The map distinguishes formally marked locations from informal, unmarked locations. Formal labels use white computerized text, while informal labels use blue handwriting.
How can players travel between islands?
Players can travel using roads and bridges on foot or by car. Boat travel is also an alternative for crossing between islands.