Black Ops 7’s Best Mode Is Finally Unlocking Soon
▼ Summary
– Call of Duty: Black Ops 7’s campaign received negative reviews for being an incomprehensible mess and not fun to play.
– The game’s new co-op mode, Endgame, was initially locked behind completing the poorly received campaign.
– Treyarch will remove the campaign completion requirement for Endgame on November 21, making it available to all players.
– Endgame is an extraction-shooter mode where players start with nothing, complete missions to gain power, and must extract before time runs out.
– Players who completed the campaign before the change will receive bonus XP boosters and Gobblegum packs as a reward.
For players of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, the wait for its most anticipated feature is nearly over. Developer Treyarch has confirmed that Endgame, a highly praised co-op mode blending RPG elements with extraction-shooter mechanics, will soon become available to everyone, removing the requirement to complete the widely criticized campaign first.
The newest installment in Activision’s blockbuster first-person shooter series arrived earlier this week, receiving a mixed reception from players and reviewers alike. While the game’s impressive visuals and popular zombies mode earned praise, its multiplayer offerings felt repetitive, and the single-player story was widely panned as a confusing and disappointing experience. Making matters worse, Treyarch initially locked the Endgame mode behind a full playthrough of that underwhelming campaign.
Until now, gaining access to Endgame meant either finishing the story yourself or joining a friend who had already done so. This design choice frustrated many in the community, who felt discouraged from trying what many are calling the game’s standout experience. Treyarch appears to have acknowledged the misstep, announcing that the restriction will be lifted on November 21.
In a recent social media post, the studio stated, “We’ve seen an awesome response to Endgame from players who’ve already been dropping in. So we’re making it available to everyone in Black Ops 7.”
Endgame takes place on the same expansive open-world island featured in the campaign. Players begin each session with no equipment, then must tackle a variety of missions, quests, and dynamic events scattered across the landscape, either solo or in a squad. By defeating enemies, discovering gear, and finishing objectives, your character grows stronger, unlocking access to more dangerous regions of the map. The ultimate goal is to confront the toughest foes, secure high-tier loot, and successfully extract before the session timer expires. Succeed, and you keep everything you found. Fail to escape, and you lose it all.
This fresh take on Black Ops 7’s fluid combat transplants it into a format reminiscent of extraction shooters like Arc Raiders, but with a more forgiving and approachable feel. It’s a compelling loop that encourages replayability and teamwork.
As a thank you to those who already completed the campaign and accessed Endgame under the old rules, Treyarch is distributing bonus XP boosters and Gobblegum packs. It’s a nice gesture for players who endured the less-than-stellar story. With the barrier to entry gone, many more fans will soon discover the exciting challenges and rewards waiting on the island.
(Source: Kotaku)
