All MW3 Act 1 Zombie Missions, Cutscenes, & Rewards | Modern Warfare 3 Zombies

Modern Warfare 3 Zombies is upon us, and with it comes some information about the Act 1 story missions coming to MW3 at launch! The Zombies in Modern Warfare III features a story mode told in 3 Acts. Today, we know what each mission in Act 1 will be in MWIII Zombies! Here’s what you need to know:

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Act 1 seems to be an introductory Act to get you familiar with MW3 Zombies before you jump into the higher tier levels! Here’s everything in Tier 1 of Act 1:

Tier 1 Missions & Rewards

Direct Line

  • [1/3] Ping a Contract in the Tac Map
  • [2/3] Complete a Contract
  • [3/3] Exfil

REWARDS: Jugger-Nog Can Acquisition, 1500 XP

Treasure Hunter

  • Open 25 Loot Caches

REWARDS: Instant Insanity Sticker, 1500 XP

Road Rage

  • [1/2] Kill 30 Zombies by running them over with vehicles
  • [2/2] Repair 1 vehicle tire

REWARDS: Stamin-Up Can Acquisition, 1500 XP

Wall Power

  • [1/2] Purchase a weapon from a Wall Buy
  • [2/2] Kill 50 Zombies with a Wall Buy weapon

REWARDS: Get Smoked Emblem, 1500 XP

Firepower

  • [1/2] Pack-A-Punch a weapon to Level 1
  • [2/2] Kill 50 Zombies with a Level 1 Pack-A-Punch weapon

REWARDS: Uncommon Aether Tool Acquisition, 1500 XP

Take Up Arms

  • [1/2] Purchase a primary weapon from a Mystery Box
  • [2/2] Kill 50 Zombies with a Mystery Box weapon

REWARDS: Cryo Freeze Ammo Mod Acquisition, 1500 XP

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Tier 2 Missions & Rewards

Here’s everything in Tier 2 of Act 1! NOTE: Must Complete Tier 1 to Unlock

Interceptor

NOTE: Mercenary Convoys are found randomly in Tier 1 & Tier 2 Threat Zones (White & Yellow). They are a regular activity, just like Aether Orbs. Just keep driving around to find one.

  • [1/2] Destroy Mercenary Convoy
  • [2/2] Collect Stronghold Keycard dropped by Mercenary Convoy

REWARDS: “Bone Rattle” Weapon Blueprint, 3000 XP

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Tier 3 Missions & Rewards

Here’s everything in Tier 3 of Act 1! NOTE: Must Complete Tier 2 to Unlock

Freezer Burn

  • [1/2] Slow 50 Zombies with Cyro Freeze Ammo Mod
  • [2/2] Slow 10 Hellhounds with Cyro Freeze Ammo Mod

REWARDS: Baseball Fan Calling Card, 1500 XP

Minelayer

  • [1/2] Kill 25 Zombies with the Energy Mine Field Upgrade
  • [2/2] Kill 15 Mercenaries with the Energy Min Field Upgrade

REWARDS: Rare Aether Tool Acquisition, 1500 XP

Pit Stop

  • Fully refuel 3 different vehicles at Gas Stations

REWARDS: Double XP Token Consumable, 1500 XP

Saboteur

  • [1/4] Complete an Aether Extractor Contract
  • [2/4] Kill 15 Mercenaries guarding the Extractor
  • [3/4] Shoot down a reinforcement helicopter
  • [4/4] Exfil with the Uncommon Aether Tool

REWARDS: Hamlet Charm, 1500 XP

Automated Backup

  • Activate 3 Deadbolt Turrets with Ammo Mods

REWARDS: Death Perception Acquisition, 1500 XP

MW3 Zombies Ray Gun Mystery Box

Tier 4 Missions & Rewards

Here’s everything in Tier 4 of Act 1! NOTE: Must Complete Tier 3 to Unlock

Infiltrator

  • [1/3] Obtain a Stronghold Keycard
  • [2/3] Clear a Terminus Outcomes Stronghold
  • [3/3] Retrieve Terminus Outcomes Record from Stronghold

REWARDS: Raw Aetherium Acquisition, 3000 XP

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Tier 5 Missions & Rewards

Here’s everything in Tier 5 of Act 1! NOTE: Must Complete Tier 4 to Unlock

Hands Off

  • [1/3] Kill 20 Zombies with Sentry Guns
  • [2/3] Kill 10 Mercenaries with Sentry Guns
  • [3/3] Acquire Cyphered Tablet

REWARDS: Mayhem on Wheels Calling Card, 1500 XP

Blasted

  • [1/2] Destroy armor on 25 Zombies using Shatter Blast Ammo Mod
  • [2/2] Acquire Cyphered Tablet

REWARDS: Napalm Burst Ammo Mod Acquisition, 1500 XP

Bring ‘Em On

  • [1/3] Kill 50 Zombies with Frenzied Guard Field Upgrade
  • [2/3] Kill a Special or Elite Enemy with Frenzied Guard Field Upgrade
  • [3/3] Acquire a Cyphered Tablet

REWARDS: Double Weapon XP Consumable, 1500 XP

Hostile Takeover

  • [1/2] Loot 3 Safes
  • [2/2] Kill 50 enemies while drilling Safes

REWARDS: Masked Charm, 1500 XP

Chaperone

  • [1/4] Complete an Escort Contract
  • [2/4] Kill 75 Zombies during a single Escort Contract
  • [3/4] Maintain ACV’s health above 50%
  • [4/4] Exfil with Quick Revive Recipe

REWARDS: Rare Aether Tool Acquisition, 1500 XP

Nest Wrecker

  • [1/3] Obtain a Gas Mask
  • [2/3] Destroy an Aether Nest
  • [3/3] Acquire Cyphered Tablet

REWARDS: Shatter Blast Acquisition, 1500 XP

MW3 Pack a Punch

Tier 6 Missions & Rewards

Here’s everything in Tier 6 of Act 1! NOTE: Must Complete Tier 5 to Unlock

Where’s Dr. Jansen?

  • [1/3] Complete an Outlast Contract
  • [2/3] Obtain Dr. Jansen’s Tablet
  • [3/3] Exfil

REWARDS: Ride and Die Calling Card, 3000 XP

Final Story Mission & Rewards

NOTE: Must Complete Tier 5 to Unlock

Extraction

  • [1/2] Deploy to Dr. Jansen’s Coordinates
  • [2/2] Bring Dr. Jansen in for Questioning

REWARDS: Rage and Fire Loading Screen

MW3 Zombies Menu Screen

ACT 1 ENDING CUTSCENE

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Are you ready to complete Act I of Modern Warfare Zombies? Remember to check back for guides on how to easily complete these Act Story Missions and breakdowns of any story related content!

For an in depth breakdown of how all the MW3 Zombies missions work, checkout this video:

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