Ashika Island, also known as “Isle of the Sea Lion”, is part of a small archipelago located in an undisclosed location, somewhere in the APAC (Asia Pacific) region. Latest missives indicate the isle is being used as hub for the Ultranationalist Konni Group, including the transportation of chemical and biological weapons. Current intel obtained by [[REDACTED]], suggests noxious weaponry is being shipped from a suspected BioLab facility in Al Mazrah. Originally planned as a resort destination, development on Ashika Island was halted in the mid-1990s due to [[REDACTED]] and the sterling work of [[REDACTED]], but publicly the reasons remain undisclosed. Since this time, travel to and from the island has been heavily restricted. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_Bn8Iw-iJk Recently intercepted communications suggest that elements of Shadow Company, under the leadership of [[REDACTED]], have taken control of the isle, seemingly on the hunt for members of the Konni Group. While the location appears abandoned, there are whispers on the wires of Konni Operators remaining active in this conflict zone. Regardless of where you drop in, extreme caution is advised. [h1]Point of Interest Ōganikku Farms[/h1] [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//42501705/9bf6c02cf5ae52983f815efd3bba1d65f5406ef8.jpg[/img] The majority of the northwestern sector of Ashika Island is composed of mixed agricultural, residential and industrial use, along with old shoreline defenses. [h1]Point of Interest: Town Center[/h1] [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//42501705/e57ef3d5aa9d64dbdd39dfce26232a38ab3f9137.jpg[/img] The western and parts of the southwestern island comprise a bay with impressive sea wall defenses. Northwest of the main submarine canal is a Ferry Terminal and tourist facilities. Cross the canal bridges to reach a hotel and market district, with an additional Gas Station and the semi-circular City Hall structure. [h1]Point of Interest: Beach Club[/h1] [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//42501705/5eb21cfb4d6a56fb55be1ba4e69c2b619dc3a037.jpg[/img] Further southwest of the Town Center and east of the Port is an aquarium and Beach Club and open-air swimming within the southwestern ocean beach. Parts of the area are easily spotted from a parachute drop as the pathways are a vivid aquamarine-blue color. [h1]Point of Interest: Tsuki Castle[/h1] [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//42501705/016eb5983295b816fadd3c2b6d597a05fe973d28.jpg[/img] The higher ground in the center of Ashika Island is dominated by an ancient castle with multiple fortifications and a natural defensive hill along the southwestern side of the structure. This is a large plateau with shallow, stepped battlements, cherry blossoms in bloom, and a scattering of secondary structures throughout the grounds. Look high for combat opportunities, but also look low; there’s an entire underground waterway and submarine base directly under this fortification! [h1]Point of Interest: Port Ashika[/h1] [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//42501705/00a455986fd782971fc16da62eb65e9bbf67cad6.jpg[/img] The southwestern edge is dominated by rocky bluffs, and a port named after the island. There’s steep terrain to the north as you venture to or from the castle, and a variety of industrial warehouses, offices, a comms tower as you venture towards the ocean, as well as a canal entrance to the subterranean submarine base. [h1]Point of Interest: Residential[/h1] [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//42501705/67f16a8f8ffb6402e209d0ebf624587e82c7a2a7.jpg[/img] On the lower ground below the castle battlements to the north and east of the Farms and allotments sits some residential housing between a couple of industrial structures (a Power Plant and Water Treatment Facility). Easily accessed (and surrounded by) tarmac roads, there are plenty of places to discover, both over and underground. [h1]Point of Interest: Shipwreck[/h1] [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//42501705/0f1e704fa6365d73a52e6224f45685321f9f3c2a.jpg[/img] The inclement weather and hazardous shoreline spelled doom for two cargo tankers. Both vessels have run aground here, and the containers they were carrying have been mostly saved and stacked in a pleasing manner. Further northeast are cliffs and the main looping tarmac road, as well as a comms tower and lookout above a gas station. Ashika Island will become the DZ for Resurgence Battle Royale and an additional DMZ infiltration option as part of Season 02 of Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® II and WarzoneTM 2.0, launching February 15 on all platforms. Expect more Season 02 intel in a seasonal announcement blog to be released on February 8. Stay frosty. [i]© 2022-2023 Activision Publishing, Inc. 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