Act 1 Middle East Walkthrough: Every Route, Codec Tip, and Ambush
A mission-by-mission Act 1 route with safe lanes, enemy camps, militia encounters, and the best early weapon pickups.
Urban Ruins: follow the conflict
Stay low behind the first collapsed wall and let the militia push forward. The front line creates moving cover and opens a quieter side street.
- Search the first alley for ammo before following the militia.
- Use corners to break the Gekko camera sweep.
- Do not rush the first checkpoint; the patrols reshuffle after the radio call.
Militia Safehouse
The safehouse is a resupply anchor. Explore side rooms before the story advances, then use the underground route to bypass the densest firefight.
Approaching the first boss set piece
Carry a suppressed rifle and save rations. The final approach rewards patience: tag positions, remove isolated threats, and keep the center lane clear for the escape.
Briefing FAQ
Is this guide spoiler-free?
Each guide labels its spoiler level. The walkthroughs keep major story reveals behind clear section headings so you can stop before spoilers.
Which difficulty should I start with?
Solid Normal is the best first run for learning patrol routes, Drebin prices, and the game's stealth systems without turning every alert into a reset.