Co-op zombie shooter World War Z's Aftermath expansion arrives in September Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Co-op zombie shooter World War Z's Aftermath expansion arrives in September On PC, Xbox, and PlayStation. News by Matt Wales Reporter Updated on 3 Aug 2021 5 comments World War Z, the smash-hit co-operative zombie shooter from Saber Interactive, will be embarking on adventures in exotic (and undead-infested) new locales starting 21st September, with the arrival of its major Aftermath expansion for Xbox, PlayStation, and PC. Aftermath, which will be available as a paid update for existing World War Z owners and as an all-in standalone release for newcomers, is intended to give the two-year-old zombie shooter a significant shot in the arm. It contains everything previously released as part of World War Z's Game of the Year edition, including all seven of its PvE story episodes, split across 23 maps in New York, Moscow, Jerusalem, Marseilles, and Tokyo. It also brings gameplay enhancements and brand-new content, including new locations, survivors, and more. World War Z: Aftermath - Gameplay Overview Trailer. There's a new story episode set in Rome, for instance, taking up to four survivors across its cobbled streets, catacombs, and even the colosseum, as they attempt to reclaim Vatican City from the undead. Players can also journey to the blizzard-battered Russian peninsula of Kamchatka, navigating an abandoned cruise ship as they search for a nuclear submarine. Additionally, Aftermath introduces the new electric-shield-wielding Vanguard class, bringing World War Z's total number of classes up to eight, and a new enemy type in the form of swarming hordes of hungry rats. There's also cross-platform multiplayer support, a new first-person option to supplement the existing third-person perspective, and a "visceral" new combat system, featuring unique moves, perks, and all-new duel-wielding and two-handed melee weapons, including sickles, cleavers, sledgehammers, fire axes, and more. New daily challenges will introduce special modifiers for bonus rewards, and if you're lucky enough to be playing on either Xbox Series X/S or PlayStation 5, the game supports 4K resolution at 60fps. More elaborate "next-gen enhancements" will arrive in a free update for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S early next year, along with the new Horde Mode XL. The standalone release of World War Z: Aftermath will cost $39.99 USD when it launches for PC, Xbox, and PlayStation on 21st September, and existing players will be able to get the update expansion for half price. And as for Switch owners, they'll be able to play World War Z's Game of the Year edition some time this "autumn". Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 3 Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 13 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090: a new level in graphics performance The Digital Foundry video review - and how the new GPU champion delivers for 4K 120fps gaming. Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 3 Feature Evercore Heroes wants to wind people up the right way "There's less rage at them, because they didn't end your fun." Genshin Impact Path of Gleaming Jade dates, login event rewards Including other anniversary rewards and how to claim them. Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store