Before you drop into Hajin, there’s a home base worth learning: the Forward Operating Base (FOB). It’s where you stash loot, craft gear, swap Operators and plan your next run. Learn it now and you’ll waste far less time on October 20. For franchise background, see Call of Duty on Wikipedia. Call of Duty: DMZ Early Access Dates DateWhat OpensOctober 16Campaign Early Access (digital pre-orders)October 20DMZ Early Access (digital pre-orders)October 23Full launch Dates and platform availability are subject to change, so confirm on the official Call of Duty blog. FOB Stations and When They Unlock StationUnlocksWhat It DoesOperatorsImmediatelyManage and select Active Duty OperatorsDMZ OrdersImmediatelyMission directives that guide your progressStash/LoadoutImmediatelyStore loot and equip gearFiring RangeImmediatelyTest weapons at ranges past 100 meters3D PrinterDMZ Level 2Craft gear and upgrade the FOBBoss BoardAfter your second OrderIntel on Lieutenants and CommandersVendorLevel 5Buy gear with DMZ CashGunsmithLevel 10Build weapons and buy attachmentsDog Tag CaseLevel 20Display Dog Tags from defeated Operators DMZ has its own progression track that runs to Level 70, and you keep the XP even if you fail to exfil.

Operators: Your Squad’s Backbone You start with two Active Duty slots, or three with the Vault Edition. Operators earn Trait Points as their Dog Tags level up, up to 18 points, spread across three trees: Warfighter, Scout and Survivalist. Traits are permanent once chosen. The catch: if an Operator dies, they go MIA and you pay DMZ Cash to recover them. The more Traits they hold, the higher the price, and they return without gear. Your First Crafting Session At Level 2, the 3D Printer unlocks starter recipes.

Resources like Synthetics, Electronics, Chemicals and Metals break down automatically as you loot. Other items are 3D Printer Ingredients you extract intact. Early RecipeWhy Print ItBandageTemporarily restores health when woundedMedkitRepairs wounds and restores full health1-Plate Armor VestBasic protectionSmall BackpackExtra item slotsMedium BackpackAdds Secure slots that protect items if you fail to exfil Smart Habits for Day One Pack the essentials. A plate carrier, backpack, weapon and Medkit are the recommended basics. Use Secure slots. Items inside them survive a failed exfil.

Offload after every extract. Your Stash holds 40 items and 12 weapons to begin with. Track key recipes. Pin them in the 3D Printer so you spot ingredients while looting. Find Weapon Manuals. You need one to buy that weapon at the Gunsmith.

Ways to Deploy OptionBest ForStory MissionsFollowing the narrativeDynamic OperationsQuick DMZ Cash and XPFree RoamLooting, hunting bounties, exploring Squad Fill pairs you with two allies if you’re playing solo. Want more Call of Duty coverage? Browse the latest gaming news on Technosports and explore our shooter guides and updates. FAQs