Consider the layout of your environment carefully. Ensure that your experience provides clear pathways and signage to assist players in navigating through various experiences. Whether a player begins in a central hub space, follows a clear path to their next quest, or simply wants to spectate a game, clarity in layout enhances the overall player experience and engagement.
Large versus small environment: Players love experiencing different types of spaces and themed experiences. When you create an environment where a player feels small, they can explore, role-play, and compete in an environment that distorts and intrigues their imagination. It's great to create experiences with different themes that challenge the player's perspective. Experiment with the listed bullet points above and incorporate verticality, spectating, and sneak peeks into the level design to make it feel extra interesting, instead of keeping the environment flat.