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🎂 WWZ 7th Anniversary Bonus Event! 🎂
They once said the Zeke swarms were unstoppable... They hadn't met you! 🙌 Today, we are celebrating 7 years of World War Z, where the only thing faster than a Zeke is our reload speed. 🎂 Thank you for being a part of…
🌼🧟 WWZ Steam Spring Sale! 🧟🌼
There is no time to smell the flowers during a zombie fight, but there is time to take a look at our Steam Spring Sale and see if anything discounted can enhance your World War Z experience. 🧟🙌🌸 You have until March…
🌈 St. Patrick's Bonus Event! 🌈
There are coins at the end of the rainbow, and the March Bonus Event is here to help you get them. 🪄✨ Take advantage of this lucky opportunity to harvest 1.5x Blue Coins, 1.5x Yellow Coins, and Double XP by playing WWZ…
March 10, 2026 - Hotfix
Hello, Survivors! Today, we are pushing a hotfix that fixes common crash issues, including the soft lock during the "Protect Mia" objective in The Walking Dead Chapter 3, as well as other issues. To celebrate the releas…
🧟🧨 Lunar New Year Bonus Event! 🧟🧨
🧟🧨 The Lunar New Year Bonus Event is now live! 🧨🧟 Play WWZ and earn 1.5X Blue Coins, 1.5X Yellow Coins, and Double XP to celebrate this special occasion. 🔵🟡⬆️ Enjoy it to the fullest until the event ends on Februa…
February 12, 2026 - Hotfix
Hello, Survivors! Today, we are releasing another hotfix to resolve additional issues in the new The Walking Dead DLC for World War Z. Resolved Issues Fixed issues with documents and document perks for The Walking Dead…
February 10, 2026 - Hotfix
Hello, Survivors! Today, we are releasing a hotfix to resolve some issues in the new The Walking Dead DLC for World War Z. Additionally, we are launching the Lunar New Year Weapon Skin Pack, which is available for purch…
World War Z x The Walking Dead DLC - OUT NOW!
Hello, Survivors! Today, two of the most terrifying apocalypses meet in the new World War Z x The Walking Dead DLC, bringing a new story campaign episode with new locations and characters from AMC’s iconic franchise. Pr…
The Walking Dead DLC - Coming January 29, 2026!
Get ready for three new World War Z chapters, featuring playable characters, locations, and more from AMC’s The Walking Dead! 🧟 Coming January 29, 2026. Save the date and join our official Discord to celebrate the big…
❄️ WWZ Steam Winter Sale! 🧟🎁
❄️ The Steam Winter Sale is here, offering numerous discounts for WWZ! 🧟🎁 ❄️ WWZ is at 67% off ❄️ Aftermath edition is at 63% off ❄️ Majority of DLCs are cheaper! Enjoy the holiday sale until January 5. 🎄☃️🌨
World War Z x The Walking Dead - DLC Reveal Trailer
The dead are rising in Georgia in a new tale of survival featuring iconic heroes from AMC's The Walking Dead in World War Z! 🧟🔐 Play as these legendary characters and use their weapons to battle against numerous Walke…
🎅🧟 HoHoHo Holiday Bonus Event! 🎁☃️
HoHoHo 🎅🧟 The December Holiday Bonus Event has arrived! 🎁☃️ Play WWZ and earn 1.5X Blue Coins, 1.5X Yellow Coins, and Double XP. ⬆️❄️ Enjoy it while it lasts, as this bonus event ends on December 26 at 8am ET. ⏰ Find…
World War Z - New DLC Teaser
A new horde rises... 👀🚨 Get ready and stay tuned for more! 🧟♂️🔒 Check the video teaser here: [dynamiclink href="https://youtu.be/WRJmssntzSE"] Join the World War Z game community: https://discord.gg/wwz
'Zeke Tree' Holiday Community Activity
Explore the freezing, snowy maps of WWZ. Look for ways to create a Zeke pyramid that resembles a holiday tree, and then bring it down in a spectacle of explosions. 🧟🎄💥 Share your best attempt with us for a chance at…
🍂🍁 Thanksgiving Bonus Event! 🍁🍂
🍂🍁 The Thanksgiving Bonus Event is here! 🍁🍂 Thank you for being with us for another year of Zeke's killings. 🧟 To celebrate this occasion, the November Double XP event is now live! 🙌 Earn 1.5X Blue Coins, 1.5X Yel…
Nominate us for the Steam Awards!
Steam Awards voting is now open! We hope you consider us for the "Labor of Love" category at this year’s Steam Awards. 2025 brought another year of content updates, Double XP events, and community activities to World Wa…
🧟🫣 Halloween Bonus Event! 👻🫣
👻 BOO! 🧟 The Halloween Bonus event is jumping into WWZ today! 🫣 No more lurking around, the Halloween Bonus event is now live and lasting until November 4 at 8am ET! 👀 Play WWZ and earn 1.5X Blue Coins, 1.5X Yellow…
🧟 It's time for WWZ Steam Scream sales! 🧟📢
🧟 Do you hear those Zeke noises from a distance? It's time for some screaming sales! 🧟📢 Get the majority of WWZ items with a discount, which includes WWZ at 67%, Aftermath at 63%, Las Vegas DLCs at 20%, and so much m…
🍂 Autumn has arrived, and so have Steam sales! 🍂
🧟 Embrace the spooky season by enjoying the discounts that WWZ has to offer, which include: WWZ - 67% WWZ: Aftermath - 63% Sin City Apocalypse and Vegas Skins - 20% And so much more lasting until October 6, at 10am PT!…
Heavy Ordnance Update - OUT NOW!
Hello, Survivors! Today, we are releasing the free Heavy Ordnance update, which adds new mutators, custom frames, and weapon perks. Heavy weapons are receiving weapon perks for the first time, and two new premium DLC sk…
