- Crossover DLC arrives on PS5 and PS4 in January 2026, developed by Saber Interactive in partnership with AMC.
- Three campaign chapters star Rick, Daryl, Negan and Michonne; Andrew Lincoln and Norman Reedus return to voice roles.
- Gameplay shifts to slower, claustrophobic encounters with new enemy types like the armored Spiked Walker.
- New weapon skins and signature melee weapons (Michonne’s katana, Negan’s “Lucille”) join the World War Z arsenal.
What to expect from the crossover
Saber Interactive and AMC are bringing a surprise crossover to World War Z: a three-chapter DLC that drops on PS5 and PS4 in January 2026. The episode fuses World War Z’s frantic Horde mechanics with the slow, shuffling Walkers from The Walking Dead, creating a tense mix of playstyles that forces players to rethink their usual strategies.
Watch the trailer (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IWRZoKV49Y
New gameplay and enemy design
Maps in this episode are narrower and more claustrophobic than standard World War Z levels. Instead of wide-open flow zones, players face tight corridors and choke points where slow-moving Walkers can overwhelm teams if they don’t coordinate. Classic World War Z specials (Bulls, Bombers, etc.) remain, but Saber has introduced the Spiked Walker — an armored foe with a head plating that inflicts bleeding on contact.
Melee is risky at first: Spiked Walkers should be engaged from range to knock them prone, then finished with a coup de grace. The mix of fast Zekes and slow Walkers makes for unpredictable encounters that reward range control and team positioning.
Playable characters and new gear
The DLC stars four iconic characters from AMC’s The Walking Dead: Rick Grimes, Daryl Dixon, Michonne and Negan. Andrew Lincoln and Norman Reedus have returned to voice their characters, lending authenticity to the crossover. Each character brings cosmetic and functional touches:
- Rick: new Revolver skin
- Daryl: new Crossbow skin
- Michonne: her signature katana as a new melee weapon
- Negan: Lucille, his iconic baseball bat, as a powerful melee option
These additions change how players may approach close-quarters fights, especially in the hospital and prison settings featured in the campaign.
Episode breakdown
Chapter 1 — The Prison: A rescue mission through the correctional facility turns into a desperate fight for survival as Walkers overrun corridors and towers.
Chapter 2 — Alexandria: The survivors return home to find their community burning and swarmed, forcing improvisation and tight defense to hold what’s left.
Chapter 3 — Grady Memorial Hospital: The team must retrieve life-saving medicine in an Atlanta hospital that’s more walker-infested than ever—danger lurks in every ward.
Release details and final notes
World War Z x The Walking Dead DLC launches on PS5 and PS4 in January 2026. Saber Interactive’s crossover aims to prove that fast and slow zombies can share the same battlefield — and that they can do so in chaotic, satisfying ways. For a first look, watch the official trailer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IWRZoKV49Y
Image Referance: https://blog.playstation.com/2025/12/18/world-war-z-x-the-walking-dead-lurches-onto-ps5-ps4-in-january/
