World War Z
The crossover with World War Z and The Walking Dead is finally here, and we have a few more heroes to use in World War Z: Aftermath
The crossover that so many have been waiting for is finally here in World War Z: Aftermath. The world of The Walking Dead is shambling in as Saber Interactive offers up new characters, maps, and a zombie horde system that feels like it is deviating from what we've known so far in World War Z. That IP has been known for all of its fast zombies, but this one looks to give us the swarms that move vastly slower than we have seen before. Not only slower, but it also looks like some of the deviations we've seen in the show are also wandering the streets and coming for us. Just as we should expect from the IP that seems as if it will never die. Even on the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, where this DLC is now available for us to add into the mix.
While all of this sounds like fun, here's what we are seeing coming into the world of World War Z from the show. Yes, this is all elements from the show and not much based on the comic book for of things. We are getting the cast of 4 characters with Rick, Negan, Daryl, and Michonne added in as our survivors. Just as we've seen with the other new characters in the release of World War Z, these will also bring the weapons for the world, along with the new maps of Alexandria, The Prison, and Grady Memorial Hospital, as they were shown in the TV show. Something, I'll say, the team brought to life in a great way. Even if it would have been a bit more fitting to use the comics as a reference, since this whole IP is based on a book in the first place. I guess that's just how pop culture is working today, though.
World War Z: Aftermath — The Walking Dead DLC Launch Trailer
Saber Interactive revealed that the next campaign DLC for World War Z: Aftermath, the best-selling co-op zombie shooter based on the blockbuster Paramount Pictures film, will take players to the terrifying world of AMC’s The Walking Dead. Experience a new battle for survival against the relentless undead in three new story chapters featuring some of the most legendary characters and locations from the iconic franchise. World War Z x The Walking Dead DLC will launch in January 2026 on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store.
Undead apocalypses collide like never before in World War Z x The Walking Dead DLC, a new campaign episode featuring three thrilling stories starring characters from AMC’s The Walking Dead – Rick Grimes, Daryl Dixon, Negan, and Michonne – with the voices of Andrew Lincoln and Norman Reedus reprising their fan-favorite characters. From the Prison to the Alexandria Safe Zone and Grady Memorial Hospital, you’ll fight to survive against new versions of World War Z’s infamous Zeke swarms inspired by The Walking Dead’s uniquely slower-moving but no less deadly Walkers.
World War Z x The Walking Dead DLC Features:
- Experience a new story campaign set in the world of AMC’s The Walking Dead
- Take on three new chapters: the Prison, Alexandria Safe Zone, and Grady Memorial Hospital
- Four playable survivors: Rick Grimes, Daryl Dixon, Michonne, and Negan
- Two new melee weapons: Michonne’s Katana and Negan’s Bat “Lucille”
- Two new weapon skins: Rick’s Revolver and Daryl’s Crossbow
- World War Z’s signature Zekes have been transformed into Walkers
- New special Zeke – Spiked Walkers: An even deadlier variant of Walker with tougher defenses that is impervious to melee until it’s been knocked prone. Force them to the ground with enough damage, then go in for a quick melee kill before it rises again!
How do you feel about World War Z having the slower infected roaming about in the game? Do you think that this is a weirdly timed crossover to have with the IP when there are other fast zombie IPs in the zeitgeist? Why do you think we are only getting 2 of the characters voiced by the cast members out there? Will all of these new stories we have follow along with what we saw in the show, or will they deviate in weird ways we never saw coming? Let's have all of that discussion in the comment section down the page. We are always glad to see more for World War Z: Aftermath out there, so expect us to keep it all coming as best we can. Just watch the site and all of our socials to make sure you are up to speed on all of it as we are.
