The alarm blared as the survivor’s bag slid across the scanner, its contents displayed in stark detail. A glint of steel caught your eye—not listed on any manifest, not allowed within the Zone. In that heartbeat, you knew: this wasn’t just about following protocol; it was about survival.
Contraband is a serious issue in Quarantine Zone: The Last Check. Some survivors, desperate or devious, try to smuggle in items that could compromise the safety of the entire settlement.
The Contraband system activates a few days into the game. Keep an eye out for survivors carrying bulky bags. When you inspect these bags, the contents are displayed on a nearby table, ready for your analysis. Your job is to sort through these items, deciding what to confiscate and what to allow through.
The stakes are high: Deciding which items to seize in Quarantine Zone: The Last Check
Every morning, you see the lines forming outside the gate, each survivor hoping for a new beginning. But some arrivals harbor dark secrets, and it’s your duty to expose them. Whenever you spot something that could be used as a weapon, seize it immediately. Here’s a breakdown of items you should always confiscate:
- Guns
- Bullets
- Modified weapons
- Melee weapons like knives and sticks
Anything that could be used to inflict harm on another survivor needs to be confiscated. It’s a simple rule, but your vigilance is the only thing standing between order and chaos. You also need to be wary of survivors carrying infected body parts. Any survivor carrying infected organs should be treated as infected themselves, no exceptions.
Typically, visible symptoms are the primary indicator of infection. But a survivor concealing infected organs is just as dangerous. These individuals are ticking time bombs, waiting to turn the settlement into a breeding ground for the virus.
What happens if you accidentally let infected items through in Quarantine Zone?
A lapse in judgment can have dire repercussions. If infected materials slip past your inspection, the infection rate within the quarantine zone will spike. Morale will plummet, and you might even face a revolt. The entire ecosystem of the camp, balanced on a knife’s edge, could collapse if you make a mistake.
Not everything is a threat: Safe items in Quarantine Zone: The Last Check
A worn book, a child’s toy, a faded photograph—these are the fragments of lives shattered by the outbreak. Each survivor clings to these mementos, hoping to preserve a piece of their past. Knowing which items pose no threat is just as important as identifying contraband. Here’s a list of everyday items you’ll find that are completely safe:
- Books
- Food items (though you can’t use them in your outpost)
- Soft toys
- Memorabilia
- Occasional rare and personal items
- Gardening items
These items are safe to allow through, and you shouldn’t confiscate them. Each mistake will cost you $100 (€92). Since you can’t return what you pick, accumulating penalties will quickly drain your resources.
How does contraband affect the overall storyline in Quarantine Zone?
The presence of contraband introduces a layer of moral ambiguity. Are survivors justified in smuggling weapons for self-defense? Or does any breach of the rules threaten the fragile order you’re trying to maintain? The choices you make about contraband influence your relationships with different factions within the quarantine zone, potentially leading to alliances or conflicts that reshape the story.
Your decisions define more than just the safety of the Zone; they define the kind of leader you become. Will you be a ruthless enforcer, or a compassionate guardian willing to bend the rules for the greater good? What line are you willing to cross to ensure survival?