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This is Call of Duty’s definitive extraction shooter experience, featuring a persistent, open-world combat environment where players loot, complete objectives, fight both enemies and rival Operators, and hope to extract with their rewards.
From the Ward: DMZ: Addition by Extraction. Click above for an in-depth look at DMZ with gameplay footage and interviews with the teams at Infinity Ward. Then check back throughout the week for additional video intel about the different facets of the game.
In DMZ, every Point of Interest has its own level of danger called “Threat.” As Operators create more disruption through combat, the area’s Threat Level — acknowledged on your HUD as you enter each new area — provides an indication of how dangerous the enemy’s response is expected to be.
A location’s Threat level is always indicated in the top-middle of your HUD, under the compass. The higher the threat, the more dangerous and numerous the enemies are. Human Operators are not included in this Threat indicator, so be situationally aware for additional combat opportunities… or ambushes.
- The least problematic Threat level in a location with enemies is "Low.”
- The highest is a location with an “Extreme” Threat level.
CAUTION: If you enter an area without a stealthy approach and the enemy notices your actions, whether they’re moving through an area, or committing acts of violence, expect retaliation.
TIP: Stealth eliminations using melee weapons, throwing knives, or suppressed shots are an excellent way to move through higher threat areas without being noticed.
Whether you exfil successfully or not, prepare for statistical intel on how you performed during your deployment, courtesy of the After Action Report, which is divided into four separate sections:
- Report: This gives a detailed breakdown of the items and resources you gathered, including valuable items, 3D Printer ingredients, rare items, and DMZ Cash found or earned from Operations. A total amount of DMZ Cash is awarded and placed into your Bank. The contents of your Backpack and Loadout is also shown.
- Rating: You’re given a combined rating (ranging from F to S++) related to your competence. The rating is based on your contributions regarding Objectives, Combat, and Looting within the deployment.
Totals for the following are then confirmed:
- AI Kills
- Missions Completed
- Loot Containers Opened
- Side Ops Completed
A read-out along the right side of the screen confirms the XP amount awarded in each of the above categories.
- Level: The XP you acquired is then applied to your DMZ Player Level, with unlocks at every level from 1-70. Additionally, the level of your Dog Tag increases (from Steel to Onyx III, with 18 total levels, and an Operator Trait awarded each time you level up your Dog Tag.
- Summary: Finally, a confirmation of any DMZ Orders you completed is listed, as well as rewards, before you return to the FOB and receive Weapon leveling updates.
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