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 gameplay, Directed Mode has successfully engaged a larger segment of the player base with the game's narrative.

Since its inception in World at War, the Call of Duty Zombies mode has featured an evolving storyline, significantly expanding across numerous iterations. Despite a general decline in Black Ops 6's overall player base, the Zombies mode retains a dedicated following. However, the focus on wave-based survival often overshadows the story for many players.

The Season 1 update introduced Directed Mode, designed to improve story engagement. Data reveals a substantial increase in main quest completion, jumping from 4% to 8.23% based on 480 million hours of gameplay. While this represents a doubling of completions, Treyarch acknowledges that over 90% of players still haven't finished the main quest and are exploring further improvements.

Directed Mode's Impact:

The Season 1 update, including Directed Mode, three new maps, and two new game modes, has positively impacted the Zombies experience. Directed Mode provides structured guidance, assisting players in navigating the complex, multi-dimensional storyline involving portals, energy manipulation, and time travel – elements that can be challenging for new players to comprehend. Previous installments largely left players to decipher the narrative independently.

The success of Directed Mode suggests a promising avenue for enhancing player engagement with the Zombies storyline. Treyarch's continued updates to Black Ops 6 and Directed Mode may further increase main quest completion rates in the future.