Activision has confirmed 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. While many players of Black Ops 6 Zombies typically focus on survival, the new Directed mode has shifted the focus for some towards the storyline.

Since its debut in World at War, the Zombies mode has been a staple with a rich narrative that has grown more complex with each new release, a trend that continues with Black Ops 6. Despite a decline in the overall player base since its launch, the Zombies community remains robust, with players often more interested in enhancing their weapons and defenses than following the story. However, the introduction of Zombies Directed mode in the Season 1 update has been a game-changer.

According to a recent Call of Duty blog post, Directed mode has significantly boosted the main quest completion rate from 4% to 8.23%. This statistic is derived from 480 million hours of gameplay data, with a small fraction of that time logged since Directed mode's release on November 14. Treyarch, the developer, aimed to increase player engagement with the main quest through Directed mode, and the doubling of completion rates is seen as a success. However, with just over 90% of players still not completing the main quest, Treyarch is actively seeking further ways to enhance this engagement.

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 brought Zombies' Directed mode along with three new maps, two new game modes, and additional content. Directed mode offers structured guidance to help players navigate the expansive Zombies storyline, which over the years has included elements like interdimensional portals, zero-point energy, time travel, and teleportation. These complex themes can be daunting for new players, but Directed mode helps them follow the narrative more easily. In contrast, previous Zombies modes often left players to figure things out on their own.

With the implementation of Directed mode, more fans of Black Ops 6 Zombies are now able to complete the main quest than ever before. As Treyarch continues to refine and update Black Ops 6, future enhancements to Zombies and Directed mode could further improve the main quest completion rates, making the game's story more accessible and engaging for all players.