When the loot quota isn't met or the team wipes, everything from that run gets completely reset. You'll notice a brief timer kicking in as the lockdown protocol activates, giving survivors a chance to duke it out for that king of the losers title before the full reset happens. The important timing here is watching your quota percentage in the top right, since falling behind means you'll need to rush riskier areas which usually leads to mistakes.

Stay near extraction points once you're at 80% quota, and remember that enemies get more aggressive when theyre cornering you against time limits. Your permanent upgrades stick around between runs which is nice, but anything mission-specific including tools and temporary buffs is gone the moment you fail.

The key to avoiding resets is maintaining a steady pace through each area, keeping track of your teams positioning especially during heavy enemy waves, and being ready to bail on a section if the risk versus quota reward isn't worth it. Tip: the best window for risky plays is actually early in the run when you have less to lose, just watch the patrol patterns and coordinate with teammates before going for high-value targets