Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Directed Mode Has Been Huge for Zombies

Activision confirms that Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's Directed mode has significantly boosted main quest completion rates. While many players prioritize survival in the popular Zombies mode, Directed mode has successfully engaged a larger segment of the player base in the narrative.

The Call of Duty Zombies storyline, spanning back to World at War, has grown increasingly complex over time. Despite a decline in the overall Black Ops 6 player base, the Zombies mode retains a dedicated community. However, the wave-based gameplay often encourages players to focus on upgrading weaponry and defenses rather than completing the story. Introduced in Season 1, Directed mode has proven highly effective.

A recent blog post reveals that Directed mode doubled the main quest completion rate, from 4% to 8.23%. This data is based on a staggering 480 million hours of gameplay, with a small portion post-Directed mode's November 14th launch. Treyarch considers this a success, though they acknowledge that over 90% of players still haven't completed the main quest and are actively exploring further improvements.

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

Directed mode, part of Black Ops 6's Season 1 update (which also included three new maps and two game modes), provides structured guidance through the Zombies storyline. This is particularly beneficial given the storyline's intricate elements, including interdimensional travel and manipulation of time and energy. Previous installments offered less narrative direction, leaving many players to navigate the story independently.

Directed mode has demonstrably increased main quest completion rates, and Treyarch's ongoing updates to Black Ops 6 and the mode itself suggest further improvements are likely.