Two of the largest zombie franchises are teaming up as World War Z’s subsequent story marketing campaign DLC will cross over with The Walking Dead. Gamers will be capable of take management of 4 of the long-lasting characters from the show–Rick Grimes, Daryl Dixon, Negan, and Michonne–with The Walking Dead stars Andrew Lincoln and Norman Reedus reprising their roles as Rick and and Daryl, respectively. The first trailer for the crossover ought to look very acquainted to followers of each franchises.
The new episodic marketing campaign will unfold over three tales that revisit places from The Walking Dead, together with Grady Memorial Hospital, the Jail, and the Alexandria Secure Zone. However do not rely on dealing with The Walking Dead’s infamously gradual hordes of walkers. This DLC is pitting the characters in opposition to a brand new incarnation of World War Z’s Zeke swarms.
There’s additionally a contemporary tackle a Zeke referred to as Spiked Walkers. This zombie is impervious to melee assaults except it has been knocked over. Nevertheless, the window of alternative to take it out is brief, and as soon as it is again on its toes, it is now not susceptible.
As seen within the trailer, the signature weapons of every character are intact. Michonne has her katanas, Daryl’s received a crossbow, and Negan’s received “Lucille,” a barbed wire bat that he is used on each the residing and the lifeless. Rick has a revolver, however the entire characters can swap to heavy artillery when the conditions name for it. And they’re going to.
The World War Z x The Walking Dead DLC will debut in January 2026 on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Sequence X|S, Xbox One, and PC.