Activision has confirmed that the Directed mode in *Call of Duty: Black Ops 6* has significantly boosted player engagement with the main quest, nearly doubling the number of participants. While many players in the *Call of Duty: Black Ops 6* Zombies mode typically focus on survival, the introduction of Directed mode has shifted a notable portion of the community's attention toward the story.
Since its inception in *World at War*, the Zombies mode has always included a narrative that has grown increasingly complex with each new installment. This trend continues with *Black Ops 6*, despite a decline in the overall player base since its release. The Zombies mode remains a favorite among fans, offering a wave-based challenge where players fend off increasingly difficult enemies. However, this often leads players to prioritize upgrading their weapons and defenses over delving into the storyline. The introduction of Zombies Directed mode in the Season 1 update has proven to be a game-changer, quickly gaining popularity within the community.
According to a recent *Call of Duty* blog post, Directed mode has successfully increased the main quest completion rate from 4% to 8.23%. This impressive statistic is derived from 480 million hours of gameplay data, a small fraction of which was recorded since the November 14 release of Directed mode. Treyarch, the developers behind the mode, aimed to encourage more players to engage with the Zombies main quest, and the doubling of completion rates signifies a successful implementation. Despite this progress, Treyarch acknowledges that over 90% of players still do not complete the main quest, and they are actively seeking ways to further boost this number.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's Directed Mode Made Major Improvements in One Key Area
Zombies' Directed mode, introduced in the *Call of Duty: Black Ops 6* Season 1 update, came alongside three new maps, two game modes, and additional content. This mode provides a structured path for players, guiding them through the latest chapter of the Zombies storyline. Over the years, the Zombies narrative has explored complex themes like interdimensional portals, zero-point energy, time travel, and teleportation, which can be overwhelming for new players. Directed mode simplifies the experience, helping *Black Ops 6* players to follow the story more easily, unlike earlier versions where players were mostly left to navigate the narrative on their own.
With Directed mode, more Zombies enthusiasts than ever before are completing the main quest. As Treyarch continues to refine *Black Ops 6*, future updates to Zombies and Directed mode are expected to further enhance the main quest completion statistics, making the rich storyline more accessible and engaging for all players.
