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 Zombies mode, Directed Mode has successfully engaged a larger portion of the player base with the game's 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 wave-based gameplay often incentivizes players to focus on upgrading weapons and defenses rather than story progression.

Introduced in Season 1, Directed Mode has dramatically impacted player engagement with the main quest. Data from 480 million hours of gameplay reveals an increase in completion rates from a mere 4% to 8.23% – effectively doubling the number of players finishing the story. While this is a positive outcome for Treyarch, who designed Directed Mode to enhance story participation, they acknowledge that the vast majority (over 90%) of players still haven't completed the main quest and are exploring further improvements.

Directed Mode: A Key Improvement

Included in Season 1 alongside three new maps and two additional game modes, Directed Mode provides structured guidance for players navigating the intricate Zombies storyline. This is particularly beneficial, considering the storyline's complexity involving interdimensional travel, energy manipulation, and time travel, which can be challenging for new players. Unlike previous installments, which largely left players to decipher the narrative independently, Directed Mode offers a more accessible path to experiencing the story.

The success of Directed Mode suggests a promising future for story-driven engagement in Black Ops 6 Zombies. Treyarch's continued updates and potential future refinements to both the Zombies mode and Directed Mode may further improve main quest completion statistics.