RIFTSTORM Extraction Checklist

Extraction is RIFTSTORM’s tension engine. Confiction Labs designed extraction-lite co-op PvE: you keep loot when extracts succeed, while failures risk Weapon Scarring on weapons you brought in—not a full inventory delete. That middle ground only works if squads decide deliberately when to push optional content versus head to extract. This checklist gives callable tables for trio co-op in PADDOCK Contingency missions, demo Operation 1411 marathons, and high Threat Level farms ahead of the planned August 11, 2026 Steam Early Access launch.

Assign an extract caller

Before deployment gate countdown, pick one extract caller (often Wave Control or Frontline with best map awareness). Only the caller initiates “extract now” votes unless emergency wipe risk overrides. Tie caller choice to Squad Composer role planning.

Pre-mission extract policy

Agree in lobby:

Policy	When to use
Safe	Scarred backups only; extract after primary objective
Standard	One optional room max if timer green
Greedy	High Threat farm; accept scarring on secondaries

Write policy in chat. Greed without consensus causes tilt when Forge Center primaries scar.

Primary objective complete — immediate checklist

When main objective flags complete, caller runs this 30-second scan:

Step	Question	If yes	If no
1	Is squad HP/ammo stable?	Continue scan	Extract now
2	Is extract timer / zone collapse imminent?	Extract now	Continue scan
3	Any downed players or long cooldowns?	Extract now	Continue scan
4	Did we hit agreed loot goal (blueprint, resource quota)?	Extract now	Optional push vote
5	Threat spike incoming (elite wave ping)?	Extract now	Hold position

Majority extract now ends debate—RIFTSTORM always-online sessions punish lengthy hubris.

Push vs extract decision matrix

Signal	Push one optional room	Extract immediately
Primary loot secured	Yes	—
Unknown elite patrol ahead	—	Yes
Two players low on healing	—	Yes
Extra room marked on map pre-run	Yes (if policy Standard)	—
Threat 3+ experimental	Rarely	Usually yes
Demo Operation 1411 late waves	—	Yes before next boss phase
Scarred primary equipped	—	Yes

Co-op callout script

Use short phrases in voice chat:

• “Extract vote” — Caller requests yes/no; two yes = go.
• “Greedy check” — Ask if optional room worth scarring risk.
• “Scar line” — Confirm which weapons are expendable.
• “Rear watch” — Assign Elite Hunter to cover back during channel.
• “Burn window” — Wave Control dumps AoE during extract spawn.

Practice callouts in Steam demo before Early Access stakes rise.

Extract execution checklist

Once extract is called:

Order	Action	Responsible role
1	Confirm extract point location	Caller
2	Clear path to extract—not full map	Wave Control
3	Frontline leads, faces away from team	Frontline
4	Elite Hunter covers priority spawns	Elite Hunter
5	Save dodge for extract telegraphs	Everyone
6	Do not open new side rooms	Everyone

See How to Extract for mechanic-level detail.

Weapon Scarring risk table

Know what you risk on failure:

Gear tier	Bring into risky push?	On failure
Fresh blueprint primary	Only if policy Greedy	Scar or repair cost
Scarred backup	Yes	Salvage candidate
Random green drop	Yes	Low pain
Borrowed squad expectation	No	Social pain + scar

Full scarring philosophy: Weapon Scarring. Repair or salvage at Forge Center after bad nights.

Threat Level extract modifiers

Threat	Extract discipline
1	Forgiving—learn checklist rhythm
2	Default Standard policy
3+	Default Safe policy; caller authority absolute
Rift Exposure Zones hotspots	Extract before environmental collapse timers

Post-extract hub checklist

Success or failure, at hub:

• Bank loot and note blueprint drops for Forge Center
• Inspect scarred weapons; repair or salvage
• Update Periapt spending plan
• Log what triggered late push (for squad review)
• Re-run Squad Composer if roles felt wrong

Demo-specific notes

Demo missions teach extract pacing without full economy—especially Operation 1411 survival-extraction. Use demo to practice caller authority even when scarring differs from EA. Details: Demo Missions.

Printable quick reference

Extract NOW if any: low HP squad, timer red, downed player, scarred primary at risk, experimental Threat, or policy Safe after primary objective.

Push ONLY if all: stable resources, green timer, agreed policy, optional loot marked, and two-of-three yes on greedy vote.

Related pages

• Tools Hub — Squad planning index
• Getting Started — Full mission loop
• Missions Hub — Objective types
• Lobby Invite Codes — Pre-session lobby setup

Extract mechanics and timers may change during the 18–24 month Early Access window. Revalidate checklist against patch notes after major updates.