The narrative threads of the main campaign converge in the high-stakes, cooperative mission known as ‘Endgame.’ Set within the stunning but treacherous new locale, Avalon – a remote, technologically advanced facility – this mission serves as the true final test of player skill and teamwork. It’s an epic cooperative epilogue, freely accessible to all players, but one that demands proper preparation. This is not a casual run; success hinges on meeting the specific Combat Rating requirement and coordinating flawless strategies to manage the mission’s escalating World Events.

The Gatekeeper: Combat Rating Requirements

Before even setting foot on Avalon, players must meet a minimum Combat Rating (CR). This rating is an aggregate score reflecting the quality of a player’s equipped gear, weapon level, and perk efficiency.

  • Minimum Entry CR: While the mission can technically be accessed earlier, community data suggests that the mission is tuned to require a minimum CR of 45 for comfortable completion. Attempting ‘Endgame’ below CR 40 will lead to a severely disadvantaged state, with enemies dealing disproportionately high damage and your own weapons feeling significantly weaker.
  • The Recommended CR: For a smooth experience, particularly with random teammates, a CR of 50 or higher is strongly recommended. This level grants players the necessary margin for error and allows for more aggressive, riskier strategies required to complete bonus objectives.

Essential Strategies for Avalon’s World Events

The ‘Endgame’ mission revolves around neutralizing four escalating World Events that occur simultaneously across Avalon, often drawing players to areas of high risk and high reward.

  1. Split Deployment is Key: Unlike previous cooperative missions, attempting to stay as a single four-player unit is inefficient. The sheer distance between the objectives necessitates splitting into two pairs of two. Pair One should focus on the interior, high-tech labs, while Pair Two secures the exterior defense points.
  2. The Overload Event: One core event involves managing an Energy Overload at the central reactor. The mechanism requires two players to simultaneously activate switches while defending against a constant stream of shielded enemies. The strategy here is specialized: one player should run a high-magazine LMG (like the M15 MOD 0) for suppression, while the partner focuses purely on objective activation and using explosives for crowd control.
  3. Prioritize Air Support: The final, toughest World Event introduces massive armored aircraft. Dedicated Anti-Air weapons (specifically the SA-87 Launcher) should be included in at least one loadout per two-person team. Failing to neutralize the aerial threats quickly will result in a rapid team wipe.
  4. Resource Management: Ammo and Armor Plates are severely limited. Players should utilize the few well-hidden Scavenger Caches scattered throughout the perimeter of Avalon. Communication is vital – call out low resources early to allow teammates to cover you during looting.

Successfully completing ‘Endgame’ not only grants a massive payout of XP and exclusive cosmetic rewards but also unlocks the final, chilling cinematic that bridges the current storyline with the next major seasonal expansion. It is the definitive cooperative experience of the season, rewarding only those who come prepared and coordinate perfectly.