What is DMZ in CoD? Warzone 2 new mode explained

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Call of Duty Warzone 2 is here with yet another evolution of the battle royale formula, but it also contains a brand new and rather interesting mode: DMZ.

DMZ once again sees you fighting for your life on the streets of Al Mazrah, but rather than competing to be the last one standing you're simply looking to loot up and escape alive – which you can do however you like.

This sandbox approach to Call of Duty will likely take some getting used to, but luckily we're here to explain all below. Read on to discover everything there is to know about the new mode, including its release date, gameplay details, and whether it is free with Warzone 2 or not.

The MW2 Warzone 2 DMZ mode went live on Wednesday 16th November. This is the same day as the Warzone 2 release date, with the mode launching alongside the much-anticipated battle royale sequel.

As the game is still in its early days following release, expect there to be plenty of delays and potential issues as the servers are overloaded with eager CoD players who couldn't wait to dive into the new game.

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The new DMZ mode in Warzone 2 is, according to Activision, «an open-world, narrative-focused extraction mode where Operator squads have free rein to complete faction-based missions.»

You begin DMZ matches by being spawned randomly on the Al Mazrah map. Each operator has a backpack full of weapons, equipment, and more, ready for the ensuing missions.

DMZ is a single-life mode, but you can be revived when downed and even after you have begun spectating. You will lose all of your