Activision has revealed that the introduction of Directed mode in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has nearly doubled the number of players engaging with the main quest in the Zombies mode. While many players traditionally focus on survival in Zombies, Directed mode has shifted the focus for a significant portion of the player base towards the narrative aspect of the game.
Since its inception in World at War, the Zombies mode has always had a compelling storyline that has grown increasingly complex with each new installment. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 continues this tradition, even as the overall player base for the game has seen a decline. The Zombies mode remains popular, attracting a dedicated community of players. The mode challenges up to four players to fend off waves of increasingly difficult enemies, which often leads players to prioritize upgrading their weapons and defenses over completing the story.
The introduction of Zombies Directed mode in the Season 1 update of Black Ops 6 has been met with enthusiasm from the community. A recent Call of Duty blog post highlighted that Directed mode has boosted the main quest completion rate from 4% to 8.23%. This impressive statistic was derived from analyzing 480 million hours of gameplay, with a small but significant portion of this data collected since the mode's release on November 14. Treyarch, the developer behind the mode, aimed to encourage more players to engage with the main quest, and the doubling of completion rates is viewed as a resounding success. However, with over 90% of players still not completing the main quest, Treyarch is committed to finding new ways to increase this figure.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's Directed Mode Made Major Improvements in One Key Area
Zombies' Directed mode was introduced as part of the Season 1 update for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, which also brought three new maps, two game modes, and additional content. Directed mode provides a structured path for players to follow, making it easier for them to experience the latest chapter in the Zombies storyline. Over the years, the Zombies narrative has delved into complex themes such as interdimensional portals, zero-point energy, time travel, and teleportation, which can be daunting for new players. While previous iterations of Zombies left players to navigate the story on their own, Directed mode offers a more guided approach.
With Directed mode now in play, more Zombies enthusiasts than ever before have the opportunity to complete the main quest. As Treyarch continues to refine Black Ops 6 with ongoing updates, future enhancements to Zombies and Directed mode could further elevate the main quest completion rates, enhancing the overall Zombies experience for the community.
