The brand new sandbox mode DMZ in Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 drops players into the massive battle royale map Al Mazrah on intense missions to take down enemies, unlock valuable rooms, and extract with exclusive rewards. One of the most coveted locked rooms is the Crane Control Room in Al-Safwa Quarry, which offers high-tier loot. This complete guide will explain everything you need to swiftly locate, access, and dominate the Crane Control Room.
History of DMZ Mode
DMZ takes inspiration from extraction shooter Escape from Tarkov with open world exploration focused on gear acquisition. According to Infinity Ward, early concepts for DMZ began during Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2019 development. After years of refinement, DMZ now brings a fresh survival-looter experience to Warzone 2.0.
Key locations like the Crane Control Room are integral parts of matches. Top streamers advise unlocking rooms early to gain an advantage. However, the Crane Control Room‘s isolated position deep in Al-Safwa Quarry makes it challenging to access.
All About the Al Mazrah Map
At approximately 15 square kilometers, Al Mazrah dwarfs the maps from earlier Warzone iterations like Verdansk (10.1 square km) and Caldera (7.4 square km). It contains over 25 unique points of interest ranging from urban city centers to remote rural villages.
The diverse landscape allows for diverse combat scenarios. Long range shootouts across desert plains. Close quarters battle within marble palaces. Vertical gunfights across rooftops. Mastering the massive map is critical for survival.
How Key Locations Work
There are over 25 locked rooms marked by icons on the tac map. Players must track down room keys that randomly drop from eliminated enemies. Keys will also reward completing contracts. The rooms contain rare loot including cash, armor, killstreaks, and weapon blueprints.
According to stats tracked by WZRanked, the Crane Control Room has an average cache value of $7,400 along with multiple armor satchels, a self-revive kit, and the KILL004 killstreak. However, its remote position makes it a less frequented location.
Step-By-Step Guide to the Crane Control Room
Follow these steps to swiftly navigate to the Crane Control Room:
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Deploy to Al-Safwa Quarry from the match starting plane. Open your chute early to land on high ground.
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Equip a long range AR like the M4 or FTAC Recon to engage enemies first. Check the tac map – the crane icon is north of your position.
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Use the rocky cliffs as cover and clear enemies from the exterior quarry areas first. Listen for flanking attempts through the tunnels.
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Approach the tall yellow crane visible from all directions. You‘ll spot the locked door built into the rock face underneath.
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Breach and clear corners. Eliminate any interior hostiles. The Crane Control Room is a small monitoring station overlooking the quarry.
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Check the desk and shelves for loot. Grab the rewards but don‘t get greedy – load up what you can carry for extraction.
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Use smoke grenades to cover your exit. The vantage point from the control room lets you snipe any remaining enemies.
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Exfiltrate via helicopter, vehicle, or continue exploring more high-risk areas. Just don‘t get eliminated and lose your hard-earned loot!
Recommended Loadouts
The open sight lines of Al-Safwa Quarry call for versatile long to medium range setups:
- Primary: FTAC Recon, M4, Lachmann-556, or RAPP H
- Secondary: P890, X13 Auto, or Basilisk
- Tactical: Stim and Smoke Grenade
- Lethal: Semtex or Thermite
- Perks: Cold-Blooded, Overkill, Amped
This combination of assault rifles, smgs, recoil control, and stealth perks will give you the edge in quarry combat.
Teamwork Tips
Coordinating with teammates multiplies your effectiveness:
- Have a designated scout identify the crane early
- Assign roles like room breacher, loot carrier, helicopter pilot
- Leverage communication to avoid friendly fire in tight spaces
- Draw fire so teammates can access the control room
- Cover all exits when clearing the area
Following this guide, you‘ll be able to swiftly navigate Al-Safwa, eliminate oppositions, unlock the Crane Control Room, and extract like a pro. Now experience DMZ in Warzone 2.0 and dominate this massive new sandbox.
