Zombies mode is much different this year, but we highlight several tips to keep it from feeling overwhelming.

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There are three random exfil markers on your map.

you might simply hop in, complete a mission or grab some loot, and then exfil when ready.

The gas will consume the map and eventually take away your initial three exfil points.

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A final exfil will appear with about 5 minutes left of the match.

You’ll want to use your Tac-Map to find the final exfil chopper marked on the map.

It’s going to be random for each match.

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Head to the chopper ASAP.

If you miss this last ride, you will die and lose everything.

So, don’t upgrade your weapons if you’re not planning on using them in that specific match.

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You also lose all the points saved in your current match.

So, spend your points at Buy Stations for any gear you need before your exfil.

No need to waste them.

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You spawn on the outskirts of the map in the low-threat zone.

You do not want to venture to the center of the map without decent gear.

They are deadly bullet sponges.

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Don’t go alone

Zombies is played as a 24-player PvE match in trios.

It’s recommended to team up and explore the map together.

Complete contracts

You need lots of points to get geared up and upgrade your guns.

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Completing contracts is a great way to do this, and these work just like DMZ contracts.

You want to grab contracts from the low-threat level first, and start building up your cash and arsenal.

Each one you complete rewards you with 2,000 points and a random reward.

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Gear up

Spend your time exploring the world and looting buildings and completing contracts.

This will help you get geared up with all the Zombie mode essentials.

Perks, in the Zombies iconic form of Perk-a-Cola drinks, can be found in several ways.

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Loot and use schematics

One thing you definitely want to save in your backpack is schematics.

You must successfully exfil with a schematic to make it save it for permanent use.

Schematics might sound too good to be true, but they do have their limitations.

Each schematic will have a cooldown timer.

This is done by holding the down button on the D-pad.

it’s possible for you to toggle the option on and off any time mid-match.

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