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:

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

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

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

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

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

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

ACT 1 ENDING CUTSCENE
THE END
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!
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