Warzone 2.0 has arrived, dropping players into the all-new city of Al Mazrah for Battle Royale combat on an unprecedented scale. One of the most exciting additions is DMZ – an open world narrative extraction mode with shades of Escape from Tarkov. Welcome to the new age of Call of Duty!
Today we’ll be diving deep on an essential objective for every DMZ operator – securing the Central Sa‘id Top Floor Apartment key. Hold onto your armor plates, it’s time to explore the secrets of Al Mazrah!
The Vision Behind Warzone 2.0 and DMZ
Back in August 2022, Infinity Ward lifted the curtain on their ambitious plans for the future of Warzone. Alongside new engine tech and quality of life improvements, two major innovations took center stage:
A Massive New Battle Royale Map – Al Mazrah
Warzone 2.0 eschews the Verdansk and Caldera maps of old, opting instead for an all-new urban and rural Middle Eastern battleground. Al Mazrah represents a huge step up in scale and detail for the franchise.
An Open World Extraction Mode – DMZ
This new sandbox-style mode combines PvP and PvE elements for a tense, narrative-driven experience. DMZ draws inspiration from escape-from-Tarkov and similar hardcore shooters. The cycle is simple – drop in, complete faction missions, loot gear, and exfil. But surviving is tough!
Based on early reception, Infinity Ward has delivered on that vision. Al Mazrah raises the bar for Call of Duty maps, while DMZ successfully branches out into new genre territory. Now let’s breakdown specifics!
Welcome to Al Mazrah – Tour of the Warzone 2.0 Battleground
Spanning well over 100 POIs across diverse environments, Al Mazrah is the most ambitious Call of Duty playspace ever designed. Here are some key zones and features to know:
Downtown – The central metropolitan hub of the map. Skyscrapers provide vantage while cluttered streets see close-quarters combat.
Ports – Industrial shipping areas facilitate waterborne rotations and flanking.
City Outskirts – High-density suburban areas surrounding downtown. Interior fighting is common.
Rohan Oil – A sprawling oil refinery complex with valuable interior and rooftop positions.
Agricultural Areas – Orchards, farms, and grasslands for longer range engagements.
Hydroelectric Plant – Interior machinery spaces and footbridges overlooking energy facilities.
Al Malik Airport – A large interior and exterior airport with aircraft, hangars, and an air traffic control tower.
Caves – Winding underground cavern networks that enable stealthy traversal.
Rivers and Lakes – Bodies of water facilitate aquatic rotations using watercraft.
This diversity of environments leads to constantly shifting gameplay. From close-quarters gunfights within skyscrapers to long-range mountain sniping, operators must adapt their tactics constantly.
Now let‘s move on to DMZ itself.
DMZ Mode Deep Dive – New Survival Sandbox
DMZ represents the biggest shift in playstyle ever seen in Warzone. While past modes focused purely on last-team-standing Battle Royale action, DMZ adds new open world survival and extraction goals.
Key DMZ Gameplay Mechanics
- Open World Sandbox – Freely explore the map, loot gear from enemies/caches.
- Persistent Inventory – Weapons/gear extracted carries over between matches.
- AI Factions – PvE combat against enemy NPC mercenaries and factions.
- Mission Contracts – Optional PvE bounty missions for loot.
- Loadouts – Custom weapon blueprints and perk packages.
- Extraction – Survive and exfil from hotzone to keep secured gear.
- Keys – Grant access to high-tier loot areas. Our focus today!
This blend of PvP multiplayer and raid-style PvE combat creates an intensely tactical experience. Due to permanent life and inventory loss, careful movement, squad coordination, and ruthless efficiency are required.
DMZ Enemy Factions
Fighting AI enemies is now a major element in Warzone. Here are the major factions:
- Al-Qatala – Fanatical terrorists willing to give their lives to kill operators. Use suicide bombers.
- Legion – Well-equipped former spec ops mercenaries organized in deadly four-man fireteams. Expert marksmen and flankers.
- White Lotus – Criminal cartel foot soldiers specializing in ambushes. Attack aggressively in close quarters.
Ideally avoid direct confrontation when possible by repositioning and flanking. When engaging, concentrate fire to overwhelm enemies with superior teamwork and positioning.
Now that we’ve laid the groundwork, let’s get to business – navigating Central Sa’id and finding that key!
Welcome to Central Sa‘id – Urban Warfare Capitol of Al Mazrah
Located right in the heart of Al Mazrah, the Central Sa‘id district serves as the bustling downtown core of the city. This ara is defined by densely packed skyscrapers full of vantage points and chokepoints.
Central Sa‘id sees some of the most intense close-quarters combat on Caldera. The confined city streets are perfect for ambushes and unexpected flanks. Check your corners and watch the rooftops!
Here are some tips for dominating Central Sa‘id:
- Rooftop Control – claim tall buildings early for superior sightlines
- Interior Breaching – slice the pie and clear room-to-room methodically
- Look Up – rappel crews can drop in from above
- Vehicular Assault – ATVs/Helis help blitz objectives quickly
- Counter-Sniping – Use smoke to block common sniper posts
Now that we know the battlefield, let‘s secure that key!
Central Sa‘id Top Floor Apartment Key – Location and Guide
Among the gleaming Central Sa‘id skyscrapers sits an unassuming apartment complex. And within lies a key granting access to top tier DMZ loot reserves! Here is an in-depth guide to locating and unlocking it:
Step 1 – Navigate to the Apartment Cluster
Head north into Central Sa‘id and look for a group of 5 multi-story apartment buildings clustered together. It‘s northeast of the Bahiti Heights fast travel flag.
Step 2 – Identify the Key Building
You want the shorter building on the right edge of the cluster. It‘s only 5 stories compared to the 7-9 story skyscrapers nearby.
Step 3 – Breach and Clear to the Top Floor
Enter through the front doors and methodically clear each floor while ascending staircases. Watch for ambushes!
Step 4 – Access the Northeast Apartment Unit
The key sits on a table inside the apartment interior at the far northeast side of the top floor. Breach the door.
Step 5 – Exfil Safely with Your Reward!
With the key firmly in your inventory, escape Central Sa‘id and head to the nearest extraction point to bank it.
Refer to this annotated map for the exact building location:
[Map showing apartment building]By following this guide, your squad will gain access to the incredible rewards locked within that apartment! This key is your ticket to exotic and exclusive weapon blueprints that will give you a major edge in firefights.
Now let‘s look at how to spend your hard-earned key.
Using Your Central Sa‘id Apartment Key
Keys in DMZ are persistent inventory items, so even after extracting the key stays in your account. To spend it and unlock the top tier loot:
Step 1 – Fast Travel to Central Sa‘id Commercial
This flag is in the southeast part of downtown, near the luxury Sahal Flats.
Step 2 – Locate the Central Sa‘id Flats
Look for the multi-story peach/tan building. It has a parking garage and pool.
Step 3 – Ascend to the Top Floor
Use interior stairs and elevators while neutralizing any hostiles.
Step 4 – Unlock Apartment Unit 306
Interact with the door to use your key and breach!
Step 5 – Collect Your Rewards
This apartment contains the ultra-rare "Voltaic LMG" weapon blueprint, "Gilded Ruby" weapon charm, piles of cash, armor plates, and more!
With the key firmly in your inventory, you now have permanent access to this incredibly valuable loot room – all thanks to your effort securing that key!
Expert Tips for DMZ Domination
Based on extensive hands-on DMZ experience, here are some pro tips that will help you thrive:
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Squad Composition – Have diversity of weapons and perks to adapt to any tactical situation. Long range, CQC, anti-vehicle, etc.
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Map Knowledge – Learn weapon blueprint spawns, AI patrol routes, extract spots. This awareness is essential.
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Communicate – Constant clear call-outs of enemy locations are critical. Utilize the new proximity voice chat.
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Think Vertical – Use rooftop and underground areas to gain the element of surprise.
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Choose Battles – Avoid unnecessary conflicts, prioritize survival over pride.
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Have an Exit Plan – Always be prepared to disengage and reposition when needed.
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Customize Loadouts – Fine-tune weapons/perks that best match your personal playstyle.
Prioritizing survival, sticking together as a squad, and having superior positioning goes a long way in DMZ. Hopefully these tips help you claim victory!
The Keys to Al Mazrah – Unlock Its Secrets
While we focused on the Central Sa‘id Apartment key today, there are dozens more scattered across Al Mazrah with valuable rewards behind each locked door. Here are some additional keys worth hunting down:
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Quarry Worker‘s Lost Toolbox Key – Unlocks rare prototype weapons.
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Special Ops Relay Station Key – Grants access to this key military compound.
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Sawah Hotel Room 302 Key – Top floor hotel suite with supply caches.
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Rohan Oil Exec Suite Key – Interior offices with unique weapon blueprints.
I‘ll be publishing more guides soon spotlighting additional must-have keys. See you in the Warzone! Stay frosty out there.
