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The War Z

Game Info

Windows
Developer: 
Hammerpoint Interactive
Genre: 
Horror
Release Date: 
Fall 2012
Monthly Fee: 
Subscription Free
NR

The War Z is an open-world sandbox survival game set a zombie apocalypse. The game will be hosted on Hammerpoint Interactive servers with the option to rent and run private servers capable of holding up to 100 players. Players will not only have to contend with the zombie threat, but also the random actions of other players.

Game Features:

* Survival Horror MMO with entire game world build around a Zombie Apocalypse

* Two modes of play: Normal (downed characters can be revived after “cool down” period) and Hardcore (death will be permanent)

* Ability to switch between first-person (FPS) and third-person (TPS) perspectives

* Huge maps ranging between 200 and 400 square kilometers

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

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

* Safe Settlements: safe cities within the world where players can purchase, sell and store items as well as post notes for other players

* Single purchase, downloadable client with ability to play full game without subscriptions or requiring in-game transactions

* Full developer support with regularly scheduled, free content updates

* Dedicated public servers as well as private servers that can be completely self-managed in game client


The War Z will cost a one-time fee to purchase but will include no subscription. There is a Marketplace within the game that sells certain items such as food, medicine and ammo via microtransactions, but according to the official FAQ, the same items can also be purchased for in-game Gold currency instead of microtransactions.

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    The War Z game and forums were taken down after a database breach that has resulted in more compromised user information.

    News, Official Announcements
    Tue, Apr 02, 2013
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    After a forced hiatus with a side order of controversy, The War Z makes its return to Steam.

    News, Official Announcements
    Wed, Feb 27, 2013
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    The War Z is fighting more than zombies this week as a series of DDOS attacks affect the service.

    News, Official Announcements
    Fri, Jan 04, 2013
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    Following an outcry by players earlier this week, The War Z sales have been temporarily shelved on Steam.

    News, Official Announcements
    Wed, Dec 19, 2012
    Martuk
  • The-War-Z-Shootout.jpg

    The War Z shambles its way onto Steam and some players are calling foul on missing features.

    News
    Wed, Dec 19, 2012
    Martuk
  • War-Z-Casualties.jpg

    Hammerpoint Interactive swings the mighty banhammer in The War Z and reportedly eliminates over 2000 hackers.

    News, Official Announcements
    Fri, Dec 14, 2012
    Martuk
  • War-Z-Zombies.jpg

    The War Z marches the zombie horde into its brief alpha testing phase to lead into its beta later this month.

    News, Official Announcements
    Tue, Oct 16, 2012
    Martuk
  • The-War-Z.jpg

    The countdown is on for the start of The War Z closed beta is on and the zombies are coming this Halloween.

    Beta, Press Release, News, Official Announcements
    Thu, Oct 04, 2012
    Martuk
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    The War Z rolls out a new alpha gameplay trailer that shows off item gathering and zombie shooting.

    Video, News
    Tue, Sep 04, 2012
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    Let the zombie apocalypse begin. The War Z launches its official website with new game details and imagery.

    Press Release, News, Official Announcements
    Wed, Aug 01, 2012
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