The War Z Aims to Unleash a New Zombie Survival Adventure

Steve Barton |

Jul 19, 2012

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Zombies are on their way, and yet again they want your brains! The War Z is a survival horror MMO that will put players into a post-apocalyptic world infested with the undead. The War Z will be available this fall for a mere $30, and registration for its closed beta is now in progress!

The game is in development by Hammerpoint Interactive, which is a brand-new developer. “The major difference is that DayZ is a fantastic mod for a hardcore military simulation game,” stated Hammerpoint Interactive Senior Game Designer Eric Nordin. Nordin added, “We are creating a standalone game, with the entire world designed around a zombie apocalypse, so that players feel completely immersed in that environment.”

Features include:

Big open worlds to explore between 200 to 400 square kilometers

Two modes of play: Normal and Hardcore

Combination of first-person and third-person perspectives

Meld of PvE (player versus environment) and PvP (player versus player)

Strong Role Playing Elements

Multiple playable characters with customizable features

Unique social elements, including bounties, help requests, trap setting, etc.

Safe settlements where players can purchase, sell and store items as well as post notes for other players

Dozens of unique skills that can be learned and improved

Up to 250 players per game server

New weapons and items become available as players explore the game world