BO7 Season 5 Endgame free access gives players free entry to the co-op Avalon mode through the Warzone menu, with no game purchase needed.
Endgame has been available to players without Black Ops 7 since Season 3, while Season 5 is the current free-access window covered in this guide. That access ends when Season 6 launches.
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What Is Endgame Free Access, and What’s the Deadline?
Free players can currently drop into Endgame from the Warzone menu with no purchase required; that access is removed the moment Season 6 goes live.
You do not need to finish the story campaign or buy Black Ops 7 to play. You can jump straight into the mode from the main Call of Duty or Warzone menu.
The cutoff relies on a game update rather than a set calendar date: once Season 6 goes live, free access ends, and Avalon’s co-op mode locks behind full game ownership.
New to Endgame? Check out our full guide to learn how the mode works and how to successfully exfil.
| Feature | Season 3 | Season 5 | Season 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Endgame Free Access | Introduced | Still available | Ends |
| BO7 Ownership | Not required | Not required | Required |
| Burn Run Assignment | — | Available | Ends with the Season 5 window |
| Avalon PvE Content | Free access available | Free access available | Limited to BO7 owners |
Timeline note: Endgame free access began in Season 3. Season 5 continues that free-access period, while the Season 6 update is when full BO7 ownership becomes required.
What Rewards Are Still Up for Grabs
The Burn Run Assignment is the specific limited-time reward tied to this window, on top of the ordinary XP and camo progress every Endgame run already contributes.
If you jump into Endgame before the free window closes, the Burn Run Assignment is the main event reward to focus on. Finishing this assignment grants exclusive event cosmetics and gear before BO7 Season 5 Endgame ends.
Along with the event loot, every match you play in Endgame awards standard account progression:
- Global Player XP: Raises your overall account level across Call of Duty titles.
- Weapon XP: Levels up your weapons and unlocks attachments for both Warzone and Black Ops 7.
- Battle Pass Progress: Earns tier skips and tokens for the Season 5 Battle Pass.
- Camo Challenge Progress: Tracks weapon kill requirements to unlock camos.
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What Actually Carries Forward
Progress earned in Endgame counts toward the same account-wide systems as the rest of Black Ops 7.
While playing Endgame through the Warzone menu, your account earns shared progress. Any Global Player XP, weapon levels, Battle Pass tiers, and weapon camos unlocked during your runs carry over directly to your unified Call of Duty profile and Warzone inventory.
Players who decide not to buy the next Call of Duty game after Black Ops 7 Season 6 will still keep the weapon levels, camos, and other progression they earned in Black Ops 7.
How Progress Risk Works Inside Endgame
Combat Rating (CR) is tracked separately for each Operator. If you fail to exfil, you can lose up to 15 CR, your equipped Skills, and your current loadout.
These losses are a standard part of Black Ops 7 Endgame and are not tied specifically to the free-access period. So, the same risk applies whether you own the full game or are playing during free access.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to own Black Ops 7 to play Endgame right now?
No. Endgame is currently available through the free-access window, so you can play without owning the full game.
Which Operators can free players use in Endgame?
Free players can choose between these four default Operators: Mason, Samuels, 50/50 and Anderson.
Can I still play Endgame after Season 6 launches?
Yes, you can continue playing Endgame after Season 6 launches, but whether you have access depends on whether you own the full game.
If you want the Burn Run Assignment, it is worth finishing before the BO7 Season 5 Endgame free-access window closes. If you have enjoyed Endgame and want permanent access without worrying about the deadline, getting BO7 is the safer option.
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