Activision has reported a significant boost in player engagement with the main quest in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Zombies, thanks to the introduction of Directed mode. This mode, which was introduced with the Season 1 update, has nearly doubled the number of players participating in the Zombies main storyline. While the traditional Zombies mode has always been about surviving waves of increasingly difficult enemies, Directed mode steers players towards the narrative, enhancing the storytelling aspect of the game.
Since its inception in World at War, the Zombies mode has been a fan-favorite, evolving with a rich and expanding storyline across various Call of Duty titles. Black Ops 6 continues this tradition, but despite a decline in the overall player base since its launch, the Zombies community remains robust. The introduction of Directed mode in the Season 1 update has been pivotal in engaging more players with the story, rather than just focusing on survival and upgrading defenses.
According to a recent Call of Duty blog post, Directed mode has increased the main quest completion rate from 4% to 8.23%. This statistic is based on an impressive 480 million hours of gameplay, with a notable portion logged since the November 14 release of Directed mode. Treyarch, the developers, intended for this mode to enhance the main quest participation, and the doubling of completion rates is seen as a clear success. However, with just over 90% of players still not completing the main quest, Treyarch is committed to finding more ways to encourage player engagement.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's Directed Mode Made Major Improvements in One Key Area
The Season 1 update of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 brought not only Directed mode but also three new maps and two additional game modes, enriching the Zombies experience. Directed mode provides a structured path for players, guiding them through the complex narrative that has developed over the years. This storyline, which includes elements like interdimensional portals, zero-point energy, time travel, and teleportation, can be challenging for new players to follow. Directed mode simplifies this journey, making it easier for players to engage with the story.
With the help of Directed mode, more fans of the Zombies mode are now able to complete the main quest than ever before. As Treyarch continues to refine and update Black Ops 6, future enhancements to Zombies and Directed mode could further boost these impressive main quest completion statistics.
