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Choose a task before buying equipment. Learn how the control zone works, keep a repeatable infantry kit, then plan specialist unlocks and their separate purchase costs.

PlayerTome · Updated 2026-09-23

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Get into a useful first run

Start with the objective and an affordable role. A costly purchase is useful only when you can carry out the job it supports.

Play your first match

Buy a loaded kit, find the objective and contribute with spotting.

Understand the control-zone objective

Learn how team presence scores and how transport, support and combat contribute.

Assemble a budget infantry kit

Use a starter rifle, spotting and nearby team support while keeping recurring costs manageable.

Keep the next deployment affordable

Separate cash earned during play from money already committed to equipment and unlocks.

Understand persistent cash and recurring costs

Plan spending across matches and reserve money for another workable kit.

Calculate your loadout budget

Enter equipment, account for unpaid unlocks and calculate complete repeat purchases.

Choose the next equipment goal

Compare the correct progression track and both cost types before changing roles.

Compare equipment costs and requirements

Read the Season 1 reference for vendor purchases, unlock fees and track levels.

Plan Career and role-track unlocks

Check the level and track attached to specialist equipment.

Review Season 1 changes before upgrading

See which launch economy and progression changes invalidate older beta plans.

Operate between deployments

Rebuy your last loadout

Restore the previous vendor selection and review its cost.

Build and supply a FOB

Plan the kit, hammer, placement and continuing resource deliveries.

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