Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Directed Mode Has Been Huge for Zombies

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's Directed Mode Doubles Main Quest Completion Rate

Activision reports a significant boost in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Zombies main quest completion rates thanks to the introduction of Directed Mode. While many players prioritize survival in the wave-based gameplay, Directed Mode has successfully engaged a larger segment of the player base in the overarching storyline.

Since its inception in World at War, the Call of Duty Zombies mode has featured a progressively complex narrative. Despite a decline in the overall Black Ops 6 player base, the Zombies mode maintains a dedicated community. However, the focus on upgrading weapons and defenses often overshadows story completion.

The Season 1 update's addition of Directed Mode has proven highly effective. Data from 480 million hours of gameplay reveals an increase in main quest completion from a mere 4% to 8.23% – effectively doubling the completion rate. While this is a positive outcome for Treyarch, who designed Directed Mode to improve story engagement, it also highlights that the vast majority (over 90%) of players still haven't completed the main quest. Further improvements are planned.

Directed Mode: A Stepping Stone to Story Engagement

Included in the Season 1 update alongside three new maps and two additional game modes, Directed Mode provides structured guidance through the intricate Zombies storyline. This is particularly beneficial given the complex narrative involving interdimensional travel, energy manipulation, and time travel, which can be challenging for newcomers to follow. Unlike previous installments, where players were largely left to navigate the story independently, Directed Mode offers a more accessible experience.

The success of Directed Mode suggests a promising future for story engagement in Black Ops 6 Zombies. Treyarch's ongoing updates and potential future refinements to both the Zombies mode and Directed Mode itself could further enhance main quest completion rates.