Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0‘s highly replayable DMZ mode has quickly built a passionate following, eager to master its strategic survival gameplay. The recent Season 2 update added a brand new map, missions, and secrets to uncover across an all-new deadly Exclusion Zone – Ashika Island.
One of the key early challenges for Operators is the Break Check mission, which has you tracking down and extracting sensitive intel. In this comprehensive guide, we‘ll leverage expert insights to walk you through every step needed to successfully complete Break Check in Warzone 2‘s DMZ mode.
An In-Depth Look at Call of Duty‘s Ambitious DMZ Mode
To appreciate the full context around the Break Check mission, it‘s helpful to understand the wider scope of the DMZ mode. Activision took a bold step with DMZ, moving Call of Duty into the expanding hybrid extraction shooter genre pioneered by Escape from Tarkov.
Some core elements that make DMZ unique from traditional Call of Duty modes:
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Hardcore Survival Gameplay: Resources are scarce, death has consequences, and danger lurks everywhere in the abandoned Exclusion Zones.
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Narrative Focus: Missions and challenges tie together to reveal an engaging overall story arc.
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Persistent Progression: Weapons, gear, skins and XP carry over across sessions based on extraction success.
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Squad Strategy: Coordinate with your trio to set ambushes, breach strongholds, and exfiltrate together.
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PVPVE Dynamic: PVE enemies and real players pose threats, so situational awareness is key.
Early data shows the community response to this high-risk, high-reward mode has been overwhelmingly positive. DMZ provides a fresh take on CoD multiplayer, while carrying forward the same satisfying gunplay.
Why Ashika Island Represents a Major Step for DMZ
The launch of Ashika Island in Season 2 stands out as a huge expansion of DMZ‘s scope and content. Some key facts about this ambitious new map:
- Over 2x larger in size compared to the original Al Mazrah map
- Introduces the new Shadow Company faction, with unique weaponry and tactics
- Contains over 20 new mission storylines and challenges to complete
- Rewards operators with 40+ new weapon blueprint unlocks
- Offers a completely different non-circle collapse gas mechanic
This wealth of new content provides a compelling reason for both new and returning Operators to drop into DMZ. Now let‘s tackle going step-by-step through completing Break Check on Ashika Island.
Step 1: Tracking Down the Crash Site Location
Your first goal is pinpointing the helicopter crash site somewhere on the island‘s expansive, foggy landscape. Based on gathered intel, it seems to be located around coordinate E6, south of Zaya Observatory.
With an insertion point picked, your squad should begin a stealthy trek south, avoiding or eliminating patrolling Shadow Company forces when possible. Utilize suppressed weapons and keep a low profile.
The crest of each hill could reveal the crash site as you close in on E6. Have one Operator equip a portable radar device to help scan for metallic debris.
Eventually, the downed chopper should come into view. Quickly sweep the area for intel and gear up to defend the site, as Shadow Company won‘t be far behind.
Step 2: Securing the Sensitive Hard Drive
After neutralizing any hostile forces guarding the crash, it‘s time to sift through the debris and locate the portable hard drive. Check cadavers and scan the ground thoroughly.
Once retrieved, have your squad‘s Demolitions expert carefully stow the sensitive hard drive in their protected pack. It‘s now a race to exfil off Ashika with the goods.
Frequently consult your map and move deliberately towards the nearest extraction point, such as the coastal town of Sa‘id City. Conserve ammo and gear for the final firefight to escape.
With the helicopter inbound at exfil, defend the hard drive at all costs. Once airborne, you can breathe easy knowing the valuable intel is secure.
Expert Tips for Extracting the Hard Drive
Having successfully located and extracted sensitive documents from dozens of DMZ crash sites, here are some expert tips:
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Pack smoke grenades to provide quick cover when grabbing or defending the target item.
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Use suppressors to avoid drawing attention to the objective site pre-extraction.
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Call reinforcements at exfil via purchasable killstreaks to better fend off waves of foes.
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Keep the hard drive carrier protected in the center of your squad at all times.
Step 3: Depositing the Hard Drive at the Dead Drop
While escaping Ashika Island safely with the goods is a solid accomplishment, the mission isn‘t over just yet. Your next task is to locate a hidden dead drop site and leave the hard drive there for covert pickup.
Consulting intel documents reveals the dead drop is located within a cave system below a shack building at coordinate F6.
Getting back onto Ashika and reaching this southeastern cliffside area won‘t be easy. Move deliberately under the cloak of darkness to best avoid confrontation.
Enter the shack, climb down through the cave, and carefully work inward while watching for hostiles or traps.
Eventually you‘ll reach a secluded room with a white dumpster. Interact with it to place the recovered hard drive securely inside the dead drop, completing this pivotal mission!
Key Takeaways on Break Check in DMZ Season 2
Mastering the new Break Check mission is a crucial objective for Operators in DMZ Season 2. Summing up the key learnings:
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Utilize stealth tactics when sweeping the crash site and infiltrating the dead drop area.
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Leverage squad abilities like recon and demolitions when securing the hard drive.
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Exercise extreme caution when carrying the extracted hard drive to prevent losing it.
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Have an extraction plan before attempting this dangerous multi-stage mission.
With this comprehensive walkthrough, your squad should now be fully equipped to recover vital intel through the Break Check mission. Just stay vigilant – Ashika Island will rarely make it easy.
Now get out there and prove your mastery, Operators. And keep checking back as we unlock more DMZ secrets with each new season!
Related Call of Duty DMZ Guides:
- Optimal Weapon Loadouts for Ashika Island
- How to Locate and Solve Building 21
- All New Contraband Items in Season 2
