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 Zombie mode, Directed Mode has successfully engaged a larger player base in the overarching storyline.
Since its inception in World at War, the Call of Duty Zombies mode has featured a complex, evolving narrative. Despite a decline in the overall Black Ops 6 player base, the Zombies mode maintains a dedicated community. However, the challenging gameplay often prioritizes survival and weapon upgrades over story completion.
The Season 1 update introduced Directed Mode, designed to improve story engagement. Data from 480 million hours of gameplay reveals a remarkable increase in main quest completion, jumping from 4% to 8.23% since the November 14th launch of Directed Mode. This represents a doubling of completions, exceeding Treyarch's expectations.
While celebrating this success, Treyarch acknowledges that over 90% of players still haven't completed the main quest and are actively exploring further improvements.
Directed Mode: A Key Improvement
Directed Mode, part of the Season 1 update (including three new maps and two game modes), provides structured guidance through the intricate Zombies storyline. This is a significant change from previous installments, which largely left players to navigate the complex narrative independently. The storyline's elements – interdimensional portals, zero-point energy, and time travel – can be challenging for new players.
Directed Mode offers a more accessible path to experiencing the story, potentially leading to even higher completion rates in future updates. Treyarch's continued development of Black Ops 6 and Directed Mode promises further enhancements to player engagement with the main quest.
