Gray Zone Warfareis the latest extraction shooter to hit the market, and when you jump into the game for the first time, you’ll be tasked with choosing which of the three factions you want to join.

The island of Lamang is embroiled in a war between the three groups and determines where your base camp is located, and who you can play with. That’s because you can only team up with players in the same faction, so if you’re jumping in with mates, select the same one.

Gray Zone Warfare players running forward on a dirt path, with grass beside it and a house.

AllGray Zone Warfarefactions

The three factions inGray Zone Warfarecome with their own lore, as shared by MADFINGER Games:

Can I change factions inGray Zone Warfare?

No, you can’t change factions inGray Zone Warfare.The only time you can switch is during a server wipe, which will only happen every six months. That means you need to be certain when you join a faction, and make sure to communicate with your friends before you do so.

A screenshot showing Gray Zone Warfare’s three factions, the Lamang Recovery Initiative, Mithras Security Systems, and Crimson Shield International.

The opening area of the Whisper mission, in a small grove.

The Divide in the Cosmodrome, where the Guardian was resurrected.

A holofoil Ribbontail, as seen in collections.

The Phoneutria Fera hand cannon, inspired by the Season of the Haunted armor set. It has a unique, galactic glow.

Three Fuses appear in a match of Apex Legends' Wild Card mode.

Mad Maggie opens a supply bin and an item with a symbol indicating infinite ammo appears.

Legends slide through a zipline in King’s Canyon in Apex Legends.

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