With the official launch of CoD Black Ops 7 Season 5 just two days away, dedicated players have likely already consulted the roadmap to get a preview of the new gameplay features coming to various modes. However, while browsing this new content, you might not have noticed a subtle hint: Endgame mode could be coming to an end this season. This doesn't mean the mode will become unplayable after Season 5, but rather that it is unlikely to receive any further major updates. So, what leads to this conclusion, and should you invest your time and energy into Endgame mode during Season 5? Let's break it down. How does Black Ops 7 Endgame Mode work? As a highly replayable and large-scale PvE mode in Black Ops 7, Endgame features unique mechanics and expands upon the campaign's main storyline. Specifically, Endgame takes you back to Avalon, a city heavily featured in the campaign, and pits you against The Guild, a hostile AI faction, alongside potential zombie threats. You can jump in solo or form a squad of up to four players. The game also allows different squads to team up, with final rewards calculated based on the map's difficulty level and split evenly among participants. Given its roots in the campaign, Black Ops 7 Endgame mode allows for the addition of new storylines via updates, such as Operation King Killer introduced in Season 4. This storyline involves ten objectives; completing them one by one and ultimately destroying The Guild's central command node finishes the mission and grants rewards. Why might Endgame Mode be ending? If you've completed Operation King Killer, you'll realize that, narratively speaking, it marks the conclusion of Endgame mode. After all, The Guild has been defeated, unless, of course, a new hostile faction is introduced. However, introducing a new faction could conflict with existing combat mechanics designed around Avalon and The Guild. It might also come across as a lack of fresh ideas, potentially causing some players to lose interest in Endgame mode altogether. Thus, while tying the mode to the main storyline attracts interested players, it also limits the freedom to develop richer, more diverse sub-modes within Endgame experience. More importantly, it has been announced that free-to-play access to Black Ops 7 Endgame mode will end once Season 05 concludes. Typically, such moves occur for one of two reasons: either a major update is on the horizon, prompting developers to monetize the content by removing free access, or the mode's core update cycle has reached its limit, signaling a time to wind down and discontinue the free offering. Based on the above analysis, the first scenario is highly unlikely, further confirming that CoD BO7 Endgame mode will indeed conclude after Season 5. However, given the wide variety of available modes, the cessation of core content updates for Endgame won't significantly impact the experience for most players. Whether you prefer team play or solo matches, fast-paced combat or survival gameplay, other BO7 modes have you covered. That said, if you have been enjoying Endgame mode for free, now is the time to consider unlocking Black Ops 7 so you can continue fighting alongside your teammates in future seasons. Endgame Mode in Season 05 Regardless of whether updates cease later, Season 05 still brings a few new changes to Endgame mode. Following the launch of Season 5 on July 23, you can play the new Burn Run assignment in Black Ops 7 Endgame mode. This mode plays like a parkour-style mini-game. Set on Avalon map, it requires you and your squad to drive a bomb-laden vehicle to the finish line. You will be guided by thirty flaming arches marking the course; you must reach the finish line before the timer runs out, or the vehicle will explode. To boost your chances of winning and add to the fun, the track features enemies and obstacles that extend your time when run over, as well as special speed-boost power-ups. In fact, Burn Run suggests that major overhauls for Endgame mode are unlikely moving forward, especially considering that Season 05 is bringing significant updates, such as new maps and combat mechanics, to other modes. Additionally, Season 5 introduces new Exotic Ability Boosts to Endgame mode. You can locate these during gameplay and equip them to your Major and Minor Abilities to enhance your combat efficiency. How to get the best Season 5 Endgame experience? CoD: Black Ops 7 Season 5 Endgame experience essentially boils down to two parts: the combat gameplay you already know and the newly introduced Burn Run. To boost your combat efficiency in Season 5 Endgame, start by making full use of the new Exotic Ability Boosts, these typically spawn during the more dangerous Nightmare-level Activities and Assignments. Additionally, Season 5 introduces several new pieces of gear via Battle Pass and various mission rewards; acquiring and upgrading them, then taking them into Avalon Endgame, yields excellent results. Take FG42, for instance, which makes its return from CoD World at War. As an assault rifle renowned for its high damage, superb accuracy, and virtually non-existent horizontal recoil, it was highly anticipated even before its release. Then there is Gremlin, a compact dual-wield SMG that boasts outstanding mobility and firepower, though its effective range is somewhat limited. However, in Endgame, pairing it with Exotic boosts might just unlock some unique playstyles. That covers everything for now. All in all, even if BO7 sees few Endgame updates after Season 5, you certainly won't run out of things to play!

As Monopoly Go The Simpsons season enters its final week, player excitement has reached a fever pitch. With the season officially ending on July 29, the goal of completing the current sticker album is now a pressing priority. Fortunately, a new Golden Blitz event is just around the corner, offering a crucial opportunity for all Tycoons to make a final push to complete The Simpsons album. If you want to seize this last chance to trade for gold stickers and fill those missing slots, you won't want to miss this guide! Gold Sticker Voting Results If you've been keeping up with the official Discord, you likely already know that the community vote has determined the featured stickers for this event: Monopoly Go Set 17-Shutdown & Set 18-Lenny Leonard. As usual, the community vote featured four sticker candidates, with the following results: Set 17 - Shutdown: 22,331 votes (15%) Set 18 - Lenny Leonard: 22,378 votes (15%) Set 20 - Hank Scorpio: 14,642 votes (10%) Set 21 - Mr. Sparkle: 16,232 votes (11%) Unlike previous votes that saw tight races, Shutdown and Lenny Leonard pulled far ahead with over 20,000 votes each, securing their spots as the stars of this Golden Blitz event. Focus Stickers: Shutdown and Lenny Leonard As every player knows, gold stickers are the biggest hurdle to completing any album during standard gameplay. Since they cannot be traded during normal play, players must rely on luck when opening sticker packs or on the rare Wild Sticker. However, Golden Blitz event temporarily lifts these restrictions, allowing players to trade up to five times for the two specific featured gold stickers, separate from their standard daily limit of five sticker trades. As previously mentioned, the trading targets for the upcoming event are confirmed: Shutdown from Set 17 and Lenny Leonard from Set 18. While the exact timing of this Golden Blitz hasn't been confirmed yet, the fact that The Simpsons season ends in eight days suggests this likely won't be the final Golden Blitz event. We anticipate the event will launch around July 23–24, allowing time for a final push to collect gold cards before the season concludes. For players missing either of these two cards, this Golden Blitz is a game-changer. Instead of relying on luck with the abysmal drop rates of high-star packs, you can coordinate directly with friends or community members to acquire Shutdown and Lenny Leonard through simple trades. Even if you already own these cards, you can use your duplicates to trade for high-star stickers you are missing, as duplicate gold cards hold immense value in the player trading market. Knowing how to leverage this trading window effectively could be the deciding factor in whether you successfully complete The Simpsons album or miss out on the grand prize of 15,000 dice. Why should you take advantage of this Golden Blitz? The strategic benefits of acquiring Monopoly Go gold cards through direct trading go far beyond simply filling two empty slots in your album. One major advantage is the ability to save your precious Wild Stickers. As the season draws to a close, mini-games like Dig Event or Finale Partners often reward players with Wild Stickers. If you secure Shutdown and Lenny Leonard during the Golden Blitz, you can reserve your Wild Stickers for rare gold cards that are hard to find, untradeable, and not featured in community votes. Additionally, managing duplicate gold stickers wisely is crucial for unlocking the ultimate Star Vault. In Monopoly Go Vault system, duplicate gold cards are worth double the star value of standard cards. Exchanging duplicates for stars allows you to open the highest-tier Vault before the season ends, maximizing your chances of collecting the remaining missing cards. Even if you already possess the two featured gold cards, you can use your duplicates to trade - either 1-for-1 or 1-for-many - with community members for the missing standard 5-star cards or other high-tier cards you need, thereby maximizing your album completion progress.  Win Ultimate Rewards and Gear Up for Farm Fortunes Season Completing The Simpsons album yields generous in-game rewards, including up to 15,000 dice rolls, an exclusive Homer Simpson token, and a substantial amount of in-game cash. Finishing the main album early also unlocks Prestige sets, giving veteran players the chance to rack up even more rewards. Looking ahead, these rewards are crucial for setting the stage for success in future seasons. While all remaining stickers will reset when Monopoly Go The Simpsons event ends on July 29, making way for the brand-new Farm Fortunes album, any dice rolls you have accumulated will be fully preserved. So, seize the opportunity: using Golden Blitz to complete your current album can help you rapidly build a massive stockpile of dice in the final stretch. This gives you a competitive edge in tournaments, banner events, and Quick Wins tasks right from the start of Farm Fortunes season. Get Ready for Successful Trades! Preparation is key to making the most of the upcoming Monopoly Go Golden Blitz. Since the event is time-limited (usually lasting 24 hours), you should actively engage with trading communities and arrange your swaps before the event countdown begins. Securing trading partners for Shutdown and Lenny Leonard stickers early not only ensures a smooth transaction but also leaves plenty of time to handle other sticker trades, maximizing your efficiency! By acquiring these key cards, saving your Wild Sticker, and redeeming remaining duplicates, you can confidently complete The Simpsons album and enter Farm Fortunes season in peak form, ready to chase victory. Good luck!