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 combat, Directed Mode has successfully engaged a larger player base in the game's overarching narrative.

Since its inception in World at War, the Call of Duty Zombies mode has featured a complex, evolving storyline. Despite a decline in the overall Black Ops 6 player base, the Zombies mode maintains a dedicated community. However, the challenging gameplay often prioritizes weapon upgrades and survival over story progression.

Launched in Season 1, Directed Mode has dramatically impacted player engagement with the main quest. Analysis of 480 million hours of gameplay reveals an increase in completion rates from a mere 4% to 8.23%. This doubling of completions, while a success for Treyarch's design goals, still leaves over 90% of players yet to complete the main quest. Further improvements are planned.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's Directed Mode: A Significant Improvement

Included in Black Ops 6's Season 1 update alongside three new maps and two additional game modes, Directed Mode provides structured guidance through the Zombies storyline. The intricate narrative, spanning interdimensional travel, energy manipulation, and time distortions, can be challenging for newcomers. Unlike previous installments, Directed Mode actively supports players in following the plot.

The positive impact of Directed Mode is undeniable, significantly increasing the likelihood of players completing the main quest. Treyarch's continued development of Black Ops 6 and its Zombies mode suggests further optimizations and enhancements to Directed Mode are on the horizon, potentially leading to even higher quest completion rates.