Gray Zone Warfare: Which Faction Should You Choose?

Choosing between the factions of the newPCextraction game, is a part of the game’s character creation, and as such, the choice does, unsurprisingly, have an impact on subsequent gameplay. Although in Early Access, the competitor to is gaining popularity, with increasing numbers looking to weigh up their options before heading into battle. Its approach to in-game factions is just one part of this, but one that has already had something of an impact.

The factions in are a trio of Private Military Companies stationed on Lamang Island: Lamang Recovery Initiative, Mithras Security Systems, and Crimson Shield International. Each PMC comes with its own lore explaining its methodology, from the ostensibly philanthropic LRI to the deadly elite of CSI, and all are in deadly competition with their rivals. Naturally, the faction which somebody joins does has an effect on the game itself, although it must be said that the differences are currently not as severe as they could be.

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In truth, there are relatively few consequences for choosing any given faction in. The game has some impressive features, including a health system that focuses on injured body parts rather than a simple health bar. Likewise, the factions are able to utilize an impressive array of weaponry, with an emphasis on customization to suit an individual playstyle. However, perhaps to facilitate this, there are currently no weapons or parts exclusive to one faction. Everybody, regardless of their allegiance, has equal access to the full potential of the game’s arsenal.

On the other hand, it is worth noting that each PMC has its own base camp on Lamang Island. Lamang Recovery Initiative is based near the Northeastern town of Pha Lang, Mithras Security Systems, the Southern Nam Thaven, and Crimson Shield International, which is near the northwestern Kiu Vongsa. When