New World War Z Update: Extinction Mode Reworked, Loads of New Content!

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In 2019, Saber Interactive debuted the third-person shooter game titled “World War Z” for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. Later on, it was adapted for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, making its thrilling zombie mayhem accessible to the most recent gaming consoles. Since its debut, the developers have been consistently updating the game, adding fresh content and enhancements that players have eagerly requested. Today’s update for “World War Z” is focused on providing just that, as it revamps one of its modes and introduces new elements to keep the zombie apocalypse feeling exciting and dynamic.

One significant aspect of the recent update for World War Z is the revamped Extinction Mode. This mode becomes accessible once you’ve conquered any map on Insane difficulty or higher. Notably, it presents two Episodes to select from, with a reward earned upon finishing merely one of them. Furthermore, it offers a weekly rotation for weapon skin rewards, encouraging players to return to the game every seven days. To sweeten the deal, Saber Interactive has incorporated time-limited Community Challenges that bestow prizes such as the Royal Vengeance Heavy Weapons Skin Pack.

As a gamer, I’m pumped about the latest update for World War Z! They’re rolling out seven new Mutators: Hot Stuff, Cluster Shells, Doppelganger, Fire-resistant, Acid Spit, Effective Defense, and Overprice. While they didn’t provide a description, the names give us a hint about what each might do in-game. On top of that, Saber Interactive has also revamped three existing Mutators – Epilogue, Sell-out, and Taxes, so I can’t wait to see how these changes affect my gameplay!

This post outlines all the exciting features that have been introduced in the latest update for “World War Z,” as disclosed by developers and publishers, Saber Interactive.

World War Z Update Patch Notes (April 8, 2025)

New Content

  • Reworked Extinction Mode:
    • – The mode is now unlocked after completing any map on the Insane difficulty or higher.
    • – The mode now includes two Episodes to choose from and the reward is given for fully completing one of them.
    • – The weapon skin reward will now change every week together with the Episodes.
  • Added Community Challenges: Time-limited challenges with a shared goal for all players.
  • Added the Royal Vengeance Heavy Weapons Skin Pack: Skin rewards for the Machine Gun MAG5, Payload Rifle BF25, and Heavy Assault Shotgun Taiga-12 for completing the Community Challenges.
  • Added the Knight Heavy Weapons Skin Pack: Skin rewards for the MGL Hailstorm MGL, RPG Launcher RPGL4, and Heavy Assault Shotgun Taiga-12 for completing Extinction Mode.
  • Added four new custom portrait frames: Red Light, Memento Mori, To the Top, and Virologist.
  • Added seven new mutators: Hot Stuff, Сluster Shells, Doppelganger, Fire-resistant, Acid Spit, Effective Defense, and Overprice.
  • Reworked three mutators: Epilogue, Sell-out, and Taxes.

Resolved Issues

  • Fixed several connection issues with starting full-party sessions.
  • Fixed an issue where the player would not receive Blue Coins in Extinction Mode if the skin reward was already obtained.
  • Removed the white stripe from under the minimap.
  • Fixed an issue with incorrect skin icons for the MAG5.
  • Fixed an issue with unlocking the “Waster” portrait frame.
  • Fixed localization for Defensive SMG “G-Force” perk in Japanese.
  • Fixed localization for Classic Bullpup Rifle “Scorpion Sting” and “Adrenaline” perks in Japanese.

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2025-04-08 18:16