SABER INTERACTIVE, PARAMOUNT AND AMC TEAM UP TO BRING THE WALKING DEAD TO WORLD WAR Z'S NEXT STORY CAMPAIGN DLC
The ultimate co-op zombie shooter gets three new chapters featuring characters and locations from AMC's The Walking Dead, coming January 2026 to PC, PlayStation® & Xbox
World War Z celebrates 30 million players worldwide!
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Dec. 18, 2025 – Today Saber Interactive revealed that the next campaign DLC for World War Z, 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.
And now's the perfect time to celebrate – today Saber Interactive also announced that World War Z has officially crossed over 30 million players across all platforms since its original release!
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!
"Saber has built incredible partnerships across the biggest horror universes and properties, so joining forces with The Walking Dead felt like a natural fit for World War Z," said Matthew Karch, CEO and co-founder of Saber Interactive. "Uniting these two worlds is something I've wanted to do for a long time, and it's amazing to finally have it happening."
"In the finest tradition of Reese's and 'two great tastes that taste great together,' we are so excited to be partnering with Paramount and Saber to mash up two iconic zombie franchises, The Walking Dead and World War Z," said Clayton Neuman, VP of Games and Franchise at AMC. "We can't wait for fans of both series to see for themselves how much fun it is when Walker and Zeke worlds collide."
Powered by the next generation of Saber's dynamic Swarm Engine™, World War Z lets you play solo with AI squadmates or in co-op for up to four players with full crossplay between PC and consoles. Take on hordes of ravenous zombies on screen at once in New York, Moscow, Jerusalem, Tokyo, Marseille, Rome/Vatican City, and the Kamchatka peninsula, as well as DLC campaign episodes in Las Vegas, Arizona, and – coming soon – the world of AMC's The Walking Dead!
World War Z is available now on PC, PlayStation® and Xbox. For more World War Z, visit WWZgame.com, and follow the series on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube for the latest news and updates.
About Saber Interactive
Saber Interactive is a worldwide publisher and developer consisting of 15 studios in the Americas and Europe. Creating games for all major platforms based on original and licensed IPs, Saber's titles include Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, John Carpenter's Toxic Commando, Jurassic Park: Survival, Turok: Origins, Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival, Road Kings, World War Z, A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead, SnowRunner, Expeditions: A MudRunner Game and RoadCraft. Founded in 2001, Saber is known for two decades of development partnerships with leading developers and publishers, including producing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt for Nintendo Switch, Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Crysis Remastered, and many others. Learn more at https://saber.games.
About AMC Networks
AMC Networks (Nasdaq: AMCX) is home to many of the greatest stories and characters in TV and film and is the premier destination for passionate and engaged fan communities around the world. The Company creates and curates celebrated series and films across distinct brands and makes them available to audiences everywhere. Its portfolio includes targeted streaming services AMC+, Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now, ALLBLK and HIDIVE; cable networks AMC, BBC AMERICA (which includes U.S. distribution and sales responsibilities for BBC News), IFC, SundanceTV and We TV; and film distribution labels IFC Films and RLJE Films. The Company also operates AMC Studios, its in-house studio, production and distribution operation behind acclaimed and fan-favorite original franchises including The Walking Dead Universe and the Anne Rice Immortal Universe; and AMC Networks International, its international programming business.
About Paramount, a Skydance Corporation
Paramount, a Skydance Corporation (Nasdaq: PSKY) is a leading, next generation global media and entertainment company, comprised of three business segments: Studios, Direct-to-Consumer, and TV Media. The Company's portfolio unites legendary brands, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Television, CBS – America's most-watched broadcast network, CBS News, Nickelodeon, MTV, BET, Comedy Central, Showtime, Paramount+, Pluto TV, and Skydance's Animation, Film, Television, Interactive/Games, and Sports divisions. For more information please visit www.paramount.com.
