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Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 (MW3)

How to Complete Outlast Contracts

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Outlast is a contract available in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (MW3) Zombies Mode. Read on to learn about how to complete Outlast, the enemies you will encounter in Outlast, and Outlast rewards.

How to Complete Outlast

Outlast Contract Guide


Activate an Outlast Contract

Modern Warfare 3 - Outlast Accept the Contract
First, you need to find an Outlast Contract. Contracts are represented by blue icons on your map. However, you need to look for a specific icon to determine the type of contract. In this case, search for a satellite icon.

How to Complete Contracts

Go to the PND Location

Modern Warfare 3 - Outlast Go to the Location
After receiving the contract, go to the target location and interact with the device inside the building to start the analysis process.

Defend the Perimeter

Modern Warfare 3 - Secure the Perimeter
Once you activate the device, you need to stay in the area and survive all the waves of enemies that will come while waiting for the analysis progress to complete.

Obtain Dr. Jansen's Tablet

Modern Warfare 3 - Dr Jansen
If you are doing the Tier 6 Story Mission: Where is Dr. Jansen?, there will be a tablet that spawns near the device after completing the contract. Successfully exfiltrate with this tablet to complete the story mission. If you fail to exfiltrate and die, you have to redo the everything from the first step.

Zombies Acts and Mission Rewards

Outlast Contract Locations

Contracts with the Satelite Icon

You can find the location of the Outlast Contract by looking for a contract icon with a satellite symbol on your Tac Map. These contracts have a pool of spawn locations, but only a few will be available and they are chosen randomly at the start of each match.

Zombies Interactive Map

Outlast Enemies Encountered

All Outlast Enemies

Enemies Threat Zone
Normal Zombies All Threat Zones
Hellhounds
Special Zombies Medium and High Threat Zones

Zombies Challenges and Enemy Types

Outlast Rewards

Common Outlast Rewards

Rewards Threat Zones
Uncommon Aether Tool Low and Medium Threat Zones
Rare Aether Tool Medium Threat Zone

Note that the rewards you can obtain from Outlast are not limited to the ones listed above. These rewards are simply the most common ones that can be acquired, as per our testing.

Outlast Contract Tips

Prepare Armor Plates

Modern Warfare 3 - Armor Plates
Since you have to stay and protect the area, you won't be able to move as much compared to when doing other contracts. It's best to have a couple of armor plates ready to replenish your armor if you are overwhelmed.

How to Get 3-Plate Armor Vests

Ask Your Squad for Help

MW3 Zombies - Joining a Squad
Although it is not necessary to have a full squad while doing this contract, it is recommended, as having more players in the area can help you secure entry points, and you can cover each other from the horde.

Zombies Squad Size and Squads Explained

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (MW3) Related Guides

Modern Warfare 3 - Zombies Game Mode

Zombies Mode Walkthrough and Guide

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Zombies Missions Zombies Season 2
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Zombies Perks Zombies Ammo Mods
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All Zombies Contracts

All Zombies Contracts
Outlast Aether Extractors
Eliminate the Bounty Deliver Cargo
Raid Weapon Stash Escort
Defend Ground Station Spore Control

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