Deep Rock Galactic Co-op Assignments Explained

Combat Summary

• Assignments are individual: Each Dwarf’s assignment progress is tracked separately, even in a team. Your completed objectives only count for your active assignment step.
• Host’s mission rules: When joining a team, you will only progress an assignment step if the mission type and biome matches your active assignment’s current objective, regardless of the host’s assignment.
• Coordinate for efficiency: For fastest Deep Rock Galactic Progression with friends, all team members should have the same assignment step active, or at least matching mission types for shared progress.

How Assignments Work in Co-op

Many new Greenbeard Miners feel that Co-op slows their Assignments down, and they’re not wrong, but it’s not a punishment—it’s how the system tracks individual progress. When you launch or join a mission, your active assignment objective requires a specific mission type and biome. If you complete that mission, your assignment steps forward.

The key misunderstanding comes when playing with others. If you join a friend’s lobby and they pick a mission that doesn’t align with your current assignment objective, you won’t get progress towards your assignment. You might complete their objective, but yours remains stalled. This is particularly noticeable for new Miners trying to unlock new content quickly.

Optimizing Co-op Assignment Progress

To maximize your shared Progression through Assignments with a team, especially early on:

1. Synchronize: The most effective method is for all Miners in the party to be on the same assignment step, or at least have assignments that require the same mission type and biome. Before diving into the caves, check everyone’s active assignment.
2. Host for Control: If one Dwarf is significantly behind or needs specific biomes/mission types, they should host. This allows them to select the mission that directly advances their assignment.
3. Flexibility for Guests: If you’re a guest and your assignment doesn’t match the host’s mission, treat it as an opportunity for resources, player rank, or season pass progress. You won’t progress your current assignment, but you’re still earning other valuable rewards.
4. Short Assignments First: Prioritize shorter Assignments or those that require common mission types (like Mining Expedition) when playing with a less coordinated group.

Common Misconceptions

The feeling of being “punished” for playing Co-op is a common one, especially for new Greenbeard Miners. However, the system is designed around individual career Progression, not shared quest logs like some other games. While it might slow down unlocking certain things early on, it ensures every Dwarf builds their own path through the ranks of Deep Rock Galactic. Management doesn’t care about your friendships; they care about individual results.

Miner’s Chatter

The community frequently discusses this “issue.” Many Miners echo the frustration, especially early on. Veteran Dwarves often advise new players to either host missions matching their assignment or to accept that some Co-op sessions will be for fun and resources rather than direct assignment progress. The general sentiment acknowledges the design as sometimes inconvenient but also understands it’s a core aspect of personal advancement in the game, encouraging tactical mission selection.