Activision has reported a significant increase in player engagement with the main quest of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Zombies thanks to the introduction of Directed mode. While many players typically focus on survival within the Zombies mode, Directed mode has shifted the attention of many towards the storyline, enhancing their gaming experience.
Since its inception with Call of Duty: World at War, the Zombies mode has always included a narrative that has grown more complex with each new release. This trend continues with Black Ops 6, despite a general decline in the game's overall player base. The Zombies mode remains popular, attracting a dedicated community of players who engage with its wave-based challenges, where they face increasingly difficult enemies. Traditionally, the focus has been on enhancing weapons and defenses rather than following the story. However, the introduction of Zombies Directed mode in the Season 1 update has changed this dynamic, proving to be a major hit among players.
According to a recent Call of Duty blog post, Directed mode has significantly boosted the main quest completion rate in Black Ops 6 Zombies, rising from 4% to 8.23%. This impressive increase is based on data from 480 million hours of gameplay, with a notable portion recorded since the mode's launch on November 14. Treyarch, the developers, aimed to encourage more players to engage with the main quest through Directed mode, and the doubling of completion rates is seen as a clear success. Despite this, over 90% of players still do not complete the main quest, prompting ongoing efforts by Treyarch to further increase this figure.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's Directed Mode Made Major Improvements in One Key Area
The Season 1 update for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 introduced Zombies Directed mode alongside three new maps, two new game modes, and other enhancements. Directed mode provides structured guidance for players, helping them navigate through the complex Zombies storyline, which has evolved to include elements like interdimensional portals, zero-point energy, time travel, and teleportation. This complexity can be daunting for new players, but Directed mode makes the narrative more accessible and engaging.
With the implementation of Directed mode, more Zombies enthusiasts are now completing the main quest than ever before. As Treyarch continues to refine Black Ops 6, future updates to Zombies and Directed mode are expected to further enhance the main quest completion rates, ensuring a richer and more immersive experience for all players.
