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January 31 2023 Hotfix

General
  • Fixed when some players experience the error “save data is invalid” after the save transfer.
  • Fixed a bug where stealth gameplay would break after players fired guns with silencers equipped.
  • Fixed an issue unlocking the ACW-20 unique skin.

Horde Mode XL is OUT NOW!

🧟 Horde Mode XL is OUT NOW on PC!

🎮 Join over 20 million survivors and experience more zombies than you could ever imagine.

🔫 New Premium Raven Pack Skins!

📢 All platforms get the following for FREE!

🪓 Revamped Weapons Progression System

🗡️ New Sai Knives and Tri-Barrel Shotgun Weapons!

✨ New Weapon Skins!

New Features
  • Added Support for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
  • New Horde Mode XL with a new map for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
  • New Weapons Progression System.
  • PlayStation 4 to PlayStation 5 save files converter.


New Content
  • Added Sai Knives.
  • Added Multi-Barreled Shotgun.
  • Added a New Challenge Mode for Horde Mode.

April 4th Patch Notes Now Live!

📢 Today's update includes several fixes and optimizations to improve stability

STABILITY
  • Fixed issue with the character getting stuck in item pickup animation
  • Fixed issue with character not being able to open item crates in some cases
  • Fixed issue with perk selection getting reset after installing the latest update
  • Fixed issue with being able to change level in challenges lobby
  • Fixed issue with unique ACW and Sword getting unlocked only after game restart
  • Fixed issue with prestige perks not working and overriding class perks in some cases
  • Fixed issue with weapons not leveling up in Horde mode
  • Various fixes and improvements
  • Fixed gameplay crashes

World War Z: Aftermath - FREE Cut and Mend Update

The FREE Cut and Mend update is now available

Earn unlockable weapons like the new 🗡️ Sword and 🔫 Advanced Combat Weapon variant

Plus new Class Perk Loadouts, Adrenaline Boost, Bandage Kits, Trinkets and more!



NEW CONTENT

  • Added new melee weapon Sword, rewarded after collecting all documents for any level
  • Added new unique Advanced Combat Weapon variant, rewarded after collecting all documents for any episode
  • Added new trinkets
  • Added new healing item Bandage Kit
  • Placeable object that can be used by teammates to restore health
  • Added new healing item Adrenaline
  • Can be used to pick yourself up when incapacitated and gain unlimited stamina for a short time


QUALITY OF LIFE
  • Added Classes Perk Loadouts
  • Horde Mode rewards are now given out for each wave, and won’t be lost if a player disconnects
  • Improved Vanguard shield responsiveness
  • Added 1st person mode toggle button


STABILITY
  • Fix for freezing on next-gen consoles
  • Fixes for gameplay crashes
  • Various stability improvements


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Dec 7 Patch is Now Live!

Today's update includes more optimizations and fixes plus audio cues for characters/enemies, challenges and more. See below for patch notes.

Be sure to join in on the discussion and WWZ community on Discord, and if you're experiencing issues after today's patch, please let us know on Discord in the #bug-reports channel. https://discord.com/invite/wwz


CHALLENGES
  • Players can now reroll a daily challenge (such as “Kill X zombies”) once a day
  • Removed several invalid mutator combinations for daily challenges
  • Fixed issue with daily challenge maps not activating any mutators
  • Fixed issue with wrong display of mutators in daily challenges
  • Fixed issue with displaying weekly challenge complete status in UI

MISC
  • Fixed friendly fire with Chainsaw
  • Fixed several issues with character voice overs not working properly
  • Special enemies will no longer play incorrect voiceovers when spawned
  • Various fixes and improvements

STABILITY
  • Fixed several gameplay crashes
  • Fixed some gameplay bugs that were causing inability to progress in levels