Modern Warfare 4 · DMZ Mode
Everything DMZ on the Hajin Exclusion Zone
Maps with threat levels, extraction intel, mission guides and loadouts — every fact on this site is dated and verified against a named source. No guesswork, no stale wiki text.
See DMZ in motion
The official in-depth look at the mode — gameplay from the Hajin Exclusion Zone, straight from the Infinity Ward team.
From the Ward: DMZ: Addition by Extraction — official Call of Duty video (© Activision). Loads YouTube on click.
Checked against official pre-launch intel · Updated Oct 20, 2026
Start here
- Start here
The deploy–contract–loot–extract loop in five steps.
- Buyer check
Access, editions and Game Pass status — no fluff.
- Most used
Threat levels, fortresses and where to land first.
- Survive
Twin Heli, Fulton balloon, flare — how to get out alive.
Guide coverage — and what's landing next
We publish pages when their facts can be verified, not before. Launch-week pages (marked Launch week) fill in during the October 23–26 verification sprint; Season 1 pages follow the November update.
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FOB, traits & systems
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The Hajin Exclusion Zone at a glance
| Map | Hajin Exclusion Zone — Korean peninsula and Russian border setting |
|---|---|
| Major POIs | 13, plus 18+ named areas and four off-map locations |
| Fortresses | 7, including The Citadel (Critical) — see the Hajin map guide |
| Match size | 20 squads × 3 operators; solo queue matches solos |
| Extraction | Twin Heli, Fulton balloon and flare exfils, plus buy-station options |
| Progression | FOB progression, traits, crafting, three mastery camos (Chiral, Helio and more) |
| Season 1 | Reported November 4, 2026 — new maps, weapons and missions |
Frequently asked questions
Is there a DMZ mode in Modern Warfare 4?
Yes. DMZ returns in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 as one of the game's three modes alongside Campaign and Multiplayer. It is set on the new Hajin Exclusion Zone map and launched with the game on October 23, 2026, with early access opening on October 20.
Is DMZ in MW4 free to play?
No. DMZ requires a copy of Modern Warfare 4 (Standard $69.99 / Vault $99.99). It is not a free-to-play mode and the game is not on Game Pass at launch.
How many players are in a MW4 DMZ match?
Matches run 20 squads of 3 operators on the Hajin Exclusion Zone. You can queue solo — solo players are primarily matched with other solos.
When does MW4 Season 1 start?
Season 1 is reported to begin on November 4, 2026, roughly two weeks after launch. Activision has officially only said "shortly after launch" — we'll update this the moment the date is confirmed.
What can you do in DMZ?
Deploy into the Hajin Exclusion Zone, complete story missions and dynamic operations, fight AI and other squads, loot weapons and valuables, build up your FOB, and extract alive by Twin Heli helicopter, Fulton balloon or flare with whatever you can carry.
* Season 1 date is a media report, pending official confirmation.