While contracts are integral to the core gameplay loop, mastering them and understanding their nuances can be considered a 'side activity' that significantly boosts your chances of winning and earning rewards. Beyond simply completing them for cash, contracts offer strategic depth.
- Bounty Hunting Tactics: Instead of blindly chasing a bounty, use it as intel. If the bounty is far away, it tells you where enemies aren't. If they're close, prepare for a fight. Sometimes, letting another team eliminate your bounty target still grants you a portion of the reward.
- Recon Tower Dominance: Securing Recon contracts not only reveals the next circle but also marks the area as a potential hotspot. Use this knowledge to set up ambushes or avoid conflict. In the late game, knowing future circles is an unparalleled advantage.
- Scavenger Efficiency: Plan your Scavenger routes to minimize exposure. Often, the three boxes are in a linear path. Use vehicles to quickly move between them. These are great for early game cash and finding self-revives.
- Supply Run Rush: Supply Runs are low-risk, high-reward. They're excellent for getting discounted items at a Buy Station, especially if you need to buy back a teammate or grab a crucial killstreak. Coordinate with your team to ensure someone is ready to make the purchase.
- Most Wanted Gamble: This contract is a high-stakes play. Only take it if you're confident in your ability to survive or if you desperately need to bring back your entire squad. Find a defensible position, stay mobile, and be prepared for multiple pushes.
Reward: Cash, XP, Weapon XP, and tactical advantages (future circle knowledge, enemy locations).