Starting Call of Duty DMZ at Level 1 in 2026 (Beginner Solo Experience)

What is Call of Duty's original DMZ actually like in 2026? Today, I’m dropping into Al Mazrah for the very first time on a fresh Level 1 account and having never played the game before. In this video, I take on my first faction missions, explore Al Mazrah as a complete beginner, and test whether Modern Warfare 2’s extraction shooter mode is still playable—or even worth starting—in 2026. If you enjoyed the video, make sure to leave a like and subscribe for more Call of Duty content! [00:00] – Intro & Starting at Level 1 [00:36] – Match 1: Dropping into Al Mazrah (Medium Threat) [03:20] – Tackling Faction Missions & Pinging Enemies [04:17] – First Death: Sniped by a Player [05:03] – Reflections & Expectations for MW4 DMZ [05:50] – Match 2: Securing Nuclear Material Contract [09:55] – Backpack Upgrades & Surviving the AI [12:07] – Calling In the Exfil Chopper [13:05] – Successful Extraction [13:22] – Match 3: Squad Drop & Heading to a Buy Station [14:58] – Accidentally Entering a High Threat Zone [16:43] – Denied Areas & Tripwire Traps [19:48] – Squad Gets Pinned Down & Final Stand [21:12] – Final Verdict: Is OG DMZ Still Worth Playing