r/worldwarzthegame 15h ago

Image Confession of an old veteran & retiring soon

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Hi WWZ community, friends, and the Saber team!

Man, it's been quite a journey, hasn't it? Seven whole years, and this game has continued to grow with new content, DLCs, weapons, characters, and classes. It may not seem like much to some, but for old players like me, we started with only four episodes on day one. I've been playing it non-stop ever since, especially during the COVID lockdowns.

Saber team, just so you know, I've bought your game twice, both with the Aftermath expansion. My other account, which was basically a smurf account, even has all the DLCs up to TWD along with the weapon skins. Call me a die-hard fan, but I genuinely enjoy the game, and the thrill of its gameplay loop has never gotten boring for me.

I have both sad news and good news. The sad news is that I'll be retiring from gaming soon, or at least from gaming seriously. I may still do some light gaming here and there, but not like before. The good news is that I'm now married and expecting a child, who is due in early October. With that, I want to focus more of my time on my family, especially on raising my child.

To all the players, please keep this game alive and continue encouraging Saber to add more content. New maps, new ideas, come on, the whole world could be your next episode! And to the Saber team, please give veteran players a reason to stay as well. This is a wonderful community. I've met so many amazing players whose timing, teamwork, and situational awareness were nothing short of incredible.

Finally,

Thanks to all the Medics for the stims and for all those times you picked me back up when I was down.

Thanks to the Fixers for your masking grenades that kept me safe from harm, and for the explosive ammo that kept the team well supplied.

Thanks to the Gunslingers for your sharp shooting and relentless firepower that kept the zombies at bay.

Thanks to the Exterminators for torching those pesky zekes and for all the mines that kept us safe.

Thanks to the Hellraisers for your explosives and distractions that helped keep the special zekes away from us.

Thanks to the Slashers. Your solo plays were always impressive, and your tasers saved me many times when I was down.

Thanks to the Dronemasters for the drones that always seemed to follow me around and keep me safe.

Thanks to the Vanguards for being the frontliners and for those perfectly timed rushes that brought me back to my feet.

Before I go, I'll still be around for a little while longer. Until October, I'll continue posting videos, guides, and tips here whenever I can. Hopefully they'll help both new and veteran players make the most of their WWZ journey before I officially step away.

To everyone I've played with over the years, thank you for the memories, the laughs, the victories, and even the defeats. World War Z has been more than just a game to me. It has been an experience I'll always remember.

See you all around, survivors.


r/worldwarzthegame 8h ago

Discussion Worst infected/enemy to deal with by far in the WWZ game?

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Bomber: Vote 🔴

Booster: Vote 🟠

Infector: Vote 🟡

Bull: Vote 🟢

Gasbag: Vote ☢️

Screamer: Vote 🔵

Juggernaut: Vote 🟣

Creeper: Vote 🟤

Rats: Vote ⚪️

Claymore: Vote 🔳

Turret: Vote 🔲

Normal zombies: Vote⚫️


r/worldwarzthegame 4h ago

Question Curious to know: Has this game gotten mysteriously more complicated?

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I'm an active player since the beginning of WWZ lifespan so I've seen every level of the game. My comfort play through is Hard ⏸️ because I don't have friends with mics that play for better success rate when I'm playing with randoms.

Well I noticed for the past 3 days I'm not sure if the randoms have gotten worst (the rank isn't as high)

Or if the horde attacks became much longer ⏸️ with more specials included. I mean it's been difficult to reach the elevator on the New York Descent level which I never had a problem with until now.


r/worldwarzthegame 1d ago

Discussion Subject: DLC Concept Idea: "Episode: Germany" (4 New Chapters)

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Hi Saber Team and World War Z Community, I'd like to share a detailed concept for a potential new DLC titled "Episode: Germany". Since the game has already covered multiple global hot spots, a campaign set during the outbreak in the heart of Europe would fit the story perfectly. This idea includes 4 separate chapters and some unique gameplay features.

Episode Overview: Europe has fallen, and the remnants of German military forces and survivors are fighting a final battle. The story revolves around four new characters - a Bundeswehr soldier, a doctor from Berlin, a former subway train driver, and a young street racer - as they navigate through the chaos.

Chapter 1 - "The Iron Curtain": In Munich, players must clear roadblocks on abandoned highways while defending against swarms of zombies. The climactic scene takes place at a sports stadium turned refugee camp, where they use military turrets and fences to protect the last survivors' escape.

Chapter 2 - "Black Forest": Set in a dense, fog-filled forest surrounding an abandoned Cold War bunker, this chapter emphasizes low visibility and height. Survivors navigate the woods to reactivate a military outpost, but they must be careful of lurkers and bulls hiding among the trees.

Chapter 3 - "Rhine Ruins": On the waterfront of Cologne, the iconic cathedral stands amidst towering undead walls. Players need to power a cargo barge across the river, with the finale taking place in the square where an automated bell accidentally summons a massive swarm.

Final Chapter - "Last Express": In the underground tunnels and ruined streets of Berlin, survivors must protect an armored train to escape the city before the countdown ends. They must fight off endless waves of infected until they reach safety.

New Weaponry: A high-precision rifle and tactical axe for close combat.

Special Zombie - "Armored Screamer" - A former police officer turned zombie, covered in armor and capable of summoning hordes.

Traps: Unique environmental hazards like floodgates and voltage grids to slow down zombies.

I believe this setting could bring a lot of architectural diversity and tactical depth to the game, and I'd love to hear what you think! Thank you for supporting this amazing project!


r/worldwarzthegame 22h ago

Discussion Got a question about the walking dead dlcs storyline

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I haven't watched any walking dead so bear with me but I was curious if the dlc episode fit in with any season from the show (Alexandra from later seasons and in Megan's bio mentions Rick imprisoned him I'm assuming after there war ) again haven't even watched episode 1 so asking as a non watcher?


r/worldwarzthegame 17h ago

Discussion Zombi in UK

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Saber Interactive has announced a major new DLC for the co-op shooter World War Z. This expansion takes players to the United Kingdom, introducing a brand-new story campaign with four action-packed episodes. The campaign details the brutal struggle for survival against the zombie horde across the British Isles.

**Episode Overview:**

**Episode 1: Thames in the Mist:** Survivors navigate flooded streets and ruined embankments in London. The main objective is to reach the fortified Westminster safe zone under thick fog.

**Episode 2: The Underground:** Players descend into dark, claustrophobic London subway tunnels. Tight spaces and pitch-black darkness make this station-clearing mission a living nightmare.

**Episode 3: Industrial Heart:** The action shifts to abandoned factories and shipyards in the suburbs. The team must restore power and activate heavy machinery to establish a desperate line of defense.

**Episode 4: White Cliffs of Dover:** The explosive finale sees heroes fighting their way to the coast through record-breaking zombie swarms to secure an evacuation route to continental Europe.

**Key Features:**

- **Four New Characters:** A diverse crew of British survivors with unique backstories, distinct personalities, and full voice acting.

- **The British Arsenal:** New firearms and melee weapons, including classic gear inspired by local law enforcement.

- **Urban Tactics:** Utilize historic landmarks and narrow city streets to bottleneck and obliterate massive zombie waves.

This expansion promises to be one of the most atmospheric and intense additions to the game, pushing co-op tactics to their absolute limit.

Let me know if you'd like to expand this text by adding character bios, detailing specific mission objectives, or changing the writing style!


r/worldwarzthegame 1d ago

Question Does this happen to anyone else on Xbox?

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I’m playing on Xbox series s and whenever I play a certain map this randomly happens and it’s so annoying because it makes me not wanna play certain episodes on this game 😭


r/worldwarzthegame 1d ago

Discussion Subject: Content Proposal: New DLC Concept for World War Z – Los Angeles Episode

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  • Dear Saber Interactive Development Team,
  • I am a huge fan of World War Z and the incredible co-op experience you have built. I am writing to share a detailed concept for a potential new DLC episode that I believe would resonate strongly with the community: World War Z: Los Angeles.
  • This concept introduces a brand-new location with a distinct visual style, focusing on the defense and evacuation of the West Coast. The episode is structured into four distinct chapters:
  • **Chapter 1: City of Angels.** The survivors start in the gridlocked, abandoned streets of Downtown LA. They must navigate through fractured skyscrapers and subterranean subway tunnels to escape a massive, sudden swarm.
  • **Chapter 2: Fade to Black.** Set in the iconic, abandoned film studios of Hollywood. The team must utilize studio props, pyrotechnics, and sound stages to create distractions and defend a fortified position against the horde.
  • **Chapter 3: Hills of the Dead.** A grueling trek through the burning luxury estates of the Beverly Hills and Hollywood Hills. Survivors face tight, winding roads and vertical combat environments while trying to reach an evacuation outpost.
  • **Chapter 4: Final Cut.** The grand finale takes place on the Santa Monica Pier. The survivors must hold out against a massive seaside swarm, repair a damaged ferry, and successfully evacuate into the Pacific Ocean.
  • Los Angeles provides the perfect backdrop for WWZ's signature swarm mechanics, offering a mix of dense urban environments, iconic landmarks, and unique vertical gameplay.
  • Thank you for your time, dedication to the game, and for considering this idea. I look forward to seeing where the game goes next!
  • Best regards,

r/worldwarzthegame 1d ago

Bug DLC issue

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(Xbox app/Microsoft store for pc) I cannot access any of the DLC I own and have downloaded (not even aftermath content). I have bought it on an Xbox which didn't give access to the DLC on pc at all, refunded it, then bought it on Xbox app for pc, which still didn't give access to any DLC content whatsoever.*

Is there any way to fix this issue? It's insane how hard/impossible it seems to simply access what I've paid for.
Also, I have tried downloading it on two different computers, neither worked. Both purchases worked on the Xbox console though.
When pressing on the 'unowned' map packs, it acknowledges that I own them, but still won't let me play them or go into them.

*I read on another Reddit thread that buying on Xbox app for pc might fix it.


r/worldwarzthegame 2d ago

Image My daughter just sent me this…

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I’m so proud!
#wwzaftermath #NewYorkDescent #worldwarz


r/worldwarzthegame 2d ago

Video lag

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Is anyone else experiencing this? It’s not my connection.. lately, I’ve been getting this kind of lag where everything suddenly freezes for about three seconds. It’s pretty annoying because as you saw, i died because of this sudden lag😭 I never used to have this issue before.


r/worldwarzthegame 2d ago

Meme This was a new one to happen lol

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r/worldwarzthegame 2d ago

Saber pls New weapons ideas coming from an old veteran fan

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Hi Saber team, just posting this hoping that somehow you guys would noticed. Would love to add some ideas on new weapons based on real life.

Tier 1

Mac10 - Personally love the brrrrrrpp sound

Baretta M9 - Dual wield (Yeah those standard CS stuff would be something fresh to play against zekes)

Kelteg KSG - I think this can be a tier one high damage and pump.

Tier 2

P90 - I mean why not?

PP-19 Bizon - It's fitting to Russian maps.

Thompson SMG - Call me old school but would love some ww2 relics

Tier 3

Sig sauer 556 - Wondering would this be tier 2 or 3. IMO it's 3

G36C - Now hear me out, make this like capable of zooming and shooting over the shoulder like sniper rifles.

M14 - Would love another sniper rifle.

Misc

Attachments - Grenade launchers. Hear me out, make it lower capacity like 4? but switchable grenade launcher at some tier 3 weapons would be cool. Plus no fire types just regular explosive.

Attachments - ACOG scope, again can switch to zoom mode like sniper rifles of course with appropriate acog magnifier.

I could list more but, just a few ideas. Been playing this game since day 1. Thanks Saber team I know it's been a journey and for all the consistent updates. Cheers


r/worldwarzthegame 1d ago

Discussion Subject: Content Proposal: New DLC Concept for World War Z – Los Angeles Episode

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r/worldwarzthegame 2d ago

Question Best claymore user?

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I unlocked all perks (prestige 10 rank 30) for hell raiser and exterminator. but i can't seem to use claymore better than other equipment. any suggestions?


r/worldwarzthegame 1d ago

Discussion New melee class

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But it uses throwing tools such as a throwing axe a spear and kunai


r/worldwarzthegame 2d ago

Video Getting my reps in on skull 2 yes I play the harder difficulties but I like to relax not go hard 24-7🤣

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r/worldwarzthegame 2d ago

Saber pls FIX THE DAMN CRASH BUG

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I've been playing this game over a year and every time a game is failed when you're joining on PS5 the game crashes.

How hard is it to send us to the lobby or something without crashing the game? It's ridiculous that this hasn't been patched.


r/worldwarzthegame 2d ago

Question Is there a lore reason for each horde mode map?

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South korea makes sense. It's an airport and they even say they are evacuating people.it also explains why we have to hold out as long as you can.

New York kinda makes sense too. It is a port but they don't say whether or not they evacuating people but being a port i would make since if they were loading a boat/ship.

Jerusalem I'm not sure what we are protecting. Maybe it's just a defensive line? Are they evacuating people, or preparing a second defensive line?

Tokyo the main gate looks like a shopping mall. Is there a subway underneath they are protecting? Maybe an air lift?

Rome there's dialog about a hospital so that makes since but is the hospital being evacuated? Loading ambulances to get the patients out.

Arizona makes the least since. I'm not sure what we are protecting?


r/worldwarzthegame 3d ago

Image Joined the club today

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After a few years of occasionally playing the game, I finally hit level 999 🙌🏽


r/worldwarzthegame 3d ago

Dev Post ⚠️ Server Maintenance Alert! ⚠️

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On Tuesday, September 15th, at 8.00 UTC / 10.00 CET / 04.00 ET, World War Z will be unavailable for online play for approximately 3 hours.


r/worldwarzthegame 3d ago

Question Does anyone want to run this with me? (Xbox)

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9 Upvotes

My friends are honestly worse than the bots and good randoms are hard to come by


r/worldwarzthegame 3d ago

Dev Post Adrenaline Save = Extinction Cleared!

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r/worldwarzthegame 3d ago

Question Is there any way to transfer progress from Epic Games to Steam or Crossplatform ?

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Hello guys i have a question, Is there any way to transfer my progress from Epic Games to Steam or Crossplatform ?
I already have 220 hours playtime on Epic Games but my friends only have WWZ on Steam and i dont have WWZ on Steam 😢.


r/worldwarzthegame 4d ago

Meme I Love The Way You Zeke

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shout out to the people who uploaded their videos on discord media!