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| + | |release history = The game has received multiple free content and technical updates since its release.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://wccftech.com/world-war-z-season-2-roadmap/|title=World War Z Season 2 Roadmap Revealed, Includes Crossplay Support, New Missions, More|date=2019-09-19}}</ref> | ||
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===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
| − | {{ii}} '''Aftermath''' edition includes all content of GOTY Edition, | + | {{ii}} '''Aftermath''' edition includes all content of GOTY Edition, the Rome and Kamchatka campaign episodes, and access to the first-person mode. |
{{ii}} '''Aftermath - Deluxe Edition''' includes all Aftermath content, Zeke Hunter Weapons Pack, and Explorer Weapons Pack. | {{ii}} '''Aftermath - Deluxe Edition''' includes all Aftermath content, Zeke Hunter Weapons Pack, and Explorer Weapons Pack. | ||
==Monetization== | ==Monetization== | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
| − | {{DLC/row| GOTY Edition Upgrade | Contains Marseille | + | {{DLC/row| GOTY Edition Upgrade | Contains the Marseille episode, The Professionals Pack, War Heroes Pack, Special Operations Weapon Pack, Biohazard Weapon Pack, Lobo Weapon Pack, Last Aid Weapon Pack, and Signature Weapons Pack. | Windows }} |
{{DLC/row| Aftermath Upgrade | | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Aftermath Upgrade | | Windows }} | ||
{{DLC/row| Season Pass | Contains all GOTY Edition content. | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Season Pass | Contains all GOTY Edition content. | Windows }} | ||
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|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
|controller remap = false | |controller remap = false | ||
| − | |controller remap notes = | + | |controller remap notes = Five control schemes; bumper and trigger swap options. |
|controller sensitivity = true | |controller sensitivity = true | ||
|controller sensitivity notes= Separate sliders for the look and aiming sensitivity. 1-20 for the X and Y axis. | |controller sensitivity notes= Separate sliders for the look and aiming sensitivity. 1-20 for the X and Y axis. | ||
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|xinput controllers = limited | |xinput controllers = limited | ||
|xinput controllers notes = Xbox One controllers are supported,<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/worldwarzthegame/comments/bg74by/pc_controller_support/eliuhs8/|title=PC controller support|date=April 23, 2019}}</ref> while Xbox 360 ones are not.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/worldwarzthegame/comments/bdtuoa/controller_not_working_on_pc_version/|title=Controller not working on PC version?|date=April 16, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/worldwarzthegame/comments/be650x/my_xbox_360_controller_is_not_detected_in_pc/|title=My xbox 360 controller is not detected in PC version|date=April 23, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/worldwarzthegame/comments/msmroe/is_there_a_trick_to_making_the_game_recognize/|title=Is there a trick to making the game recognize controllers? (Xbox 360/XBone)|date=2021-08-30}}</ref> | |xinput controllers notes = Xbox One controllers are supported,<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/worldwarzthegame/comments/bg74by/pc_controller_support/eliuhs8/|title=PC controller support|date=April 23, 2019}}</ref> while Xbox 360 ones are not.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/worldwarzthegame/comments/bdtuoa/controller_not_working_on_pc_version/|title=Controller not working on PC version?|date=April 16, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/worldwarzthegame/comments/be650x/my_xbox_360_controller_is_not_detected_in_pc/|title=My xbox 360 controller is not detected in PC version|date=April 23, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/worldwarzthegame/comments/msmroe/is_there_a_trick_to_making_the_game_recognize/|title=Is there a trick to making the game recognize controllers? (Xbox 360/XBone)|date=2021-08-30}}</ref> | ||
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| − | |impulse triggers = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
| − | |impulse triggers notes = | + | |impulse triggers notes = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2021-09-29|comment=In the Epic Games Store version, Process Explorer did not list Windows.Gaming.Input.dll when the game was fully loaded and ran with an Xbox Wireless Controller connected.}}</ref> |
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|dualshock 4 notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.focus-home.com/topic/37501/pc-third-party-controller-not-working-with-the-game|title=/PC/ Third-Party Controller not working with the game|date=April 16, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/worldwarzthegame/comments/bdvjx9/controller_issue_pc_version_help/|title=Controller Issue. PC version. Help|date=April 16, 2019}}</ref> | |dualshock 4 notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.focus-home.com/topic/37501/pc-third-party-controller-not-working-with-the-game|title=/PC/ Third-Party Controller not working with the game|date=April 16, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/worldwarzthegame/comments/bdvjx9/controller_issue_pc_version_help/|title=Controller Issue. PC version. Help|date=April 16, 2019}}</ref> | ||
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|haptic feedback = true | |haptic feedback = true | ||
|haptic feedback notes = '''Vibration''' toggle. | |haptic feedback notes = '''Vibration''' toggle. | ||
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Saber Interactive | |
| Engines | |
| Swarm Engine[1] | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | April 16, 2019 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 70 |
| OpenCritic | 71 |
| IGDB | 75 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | DLC |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Third-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Shooter |
| Art styles | Realistic |
| Themes | Zombies |
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World War Z is a singleplayer and multiplayer third-person shooter game.
The game has received multiple free content and technical updates since its release.[2]
General information
- Official forums
- Official Discord server
- Community subreddit
- Technical FAQ - includes solutions to common issues
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epic Games Store | |
Aftermath edition. Deluxe Edition is also available. | |
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| GamersGate | |
Aftermath edition. Deluxe Edition is also available. | |
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Aftermath edition. Deluxe Edition is also available. | |
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| Green Man Gaming | |
Aftermath edition. Deluxe Edition is also available. | |
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| Humble Store | |
GOTY Edition. | |
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| Humble Store | |
Aftermath edition. Deluxe Edition is also available. | |
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| Microsoft Store | |
Included with Xbox Game Pass for PC. Aftermath edition and Deluxe Edition are also available. |
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| Steam | |
Aftermath edition. Deluxe Edition is also available. | |
Version differences
- Aftermath edition includes all content of GOTY Edition, the Rome and Kamchatka campaign episodes, and access to the first-person mode.
- Aftermath - Deluxe Edition includes all Aftermath content, Zeke Hunter Weapons Pack, and Explorer Weapons Pack.
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| GOTY Edition Upgrade | Contains the Marseille episode, The Professionals Pack, War Heroes Pack, Special Operations Weapon Pack, Biohazard Weapon Pack, Lobo Weapon Pack, Last Aid Weapon Pack, and Signature Weapons Pack. | |
| Aftermath Upgrade | |
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| Season Pass | Contains all GOTY Edition content. | |
| Lobo Weapon Pack | Pre-order bonus.[3] Contains four weapon variations. | |
| Marseille Episode | Contains three missions. Ownership is not required for joining friends for private games.[4][5] |
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| The Professionals Pack | Contains character skins. | |
| War Heroes Pack | Contains character skins. | |
| Biohazard Weapon Pack | Contains four weapon variations. | |
| Special Operations Forces Pack | Contains four weapon variations. | |
| Signature Weapons Pack | Contains four weapon variations. | |
| Last Aid Pack | Contains four weapon variations. | |
| Zeke Hunter Weapons Pack | Contains two melee weapon variations. | |
| Explorer Weapon Skins Pack | Contains four weapon variations. | |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Saber\WWZ\client\storage\ |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/699130/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Saber\WWZ\client\storage\ |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/699130/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Epic Games Launcher | ||
| Steam Cloud | ||
| Xbox Cloud |
Video
Video settings
HUD settings
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | Cutscenes are letterboxed. | ||
| Multi-monitor | Hor+ gameplay and cutscenes. Pillarboxed menu and loading screens.[6] Use the ultrawide patcher to remove the menu pillarboxing. |
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| Ultra-widescreen | Hor+ gameplay and cutscenes. Pillarboxed menu and loading screens.[7][8] Use the ultrawide patcher to remove the menu pillarboxing. |
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| 4K Ultra HD | [9] | ||
| Field of view (FOV) | FOV Scale from 1.00 to 1.30 in increments of 0.05 for the third-person mode.[10][11] 0.80 to 1.30 for the first-person mode exclusive to the Aftermath edition. |
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| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Labeled Texture Filtering. Low, Medium, High, Ultra. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | FXAA, TAA, up to 2x SSAA through Resolution Scale. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | 30, 60, 90, 120, or Unlimited. | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Input
Camera settings
Controls settings
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | 1-20 in increments of 1. | |
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | Five control schemes; bumper and trigger swap options. | |
| Controller sensitivity | Separate sliders for the look and aiming sensitivity. 1-20 for the X and Y axis. | |
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers | Xbox One controllers are supported,[12] while Xbox 360 ones are not.[13][14][15] | |
|---|---|---|
| Xbox button prompts | [16] | |
| Impulse Trigger vibration | [17] |
| PlayStation controllers | [18][19] | |
|---|---|---|
| PlayStation button prompts | ||
| Light bar support | ||
| Adaptive trigger support | ||
| DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
| Connection modes | ||
| Generic/other controllers |
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| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | [16] | |
| Haptic feedback | Vibration toggle. | |
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
| Steam Input | ||
|---|---|---|
| Steam Input API support | ||
| Hook input (legacy mode) | ||
| Steam Controller button prompts |
Audio
Audio settings
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Master, music, UI, SFX, dialogue, voice chat. | |
| Surround sound | [20] | |
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | [21] | |
| Mute on focus lost |
![Game settings [Note 2]](/wiki/File:World_War_Z_Game_settings.png)
Game settings [Note 2]
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| Russian | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| German | ||||
| Spanish | ||||
| Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
| Polish | ||||
| Traditional Chinese | ||||
| Simplified Chinese |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | [22] | |||
| LAN play | ||||
| Online play | 8 | Co-op, Versus Up to 4 players in the campaign co-op mode, up to 8 in the PvP modes. Optional co-op cross-play with Xbox One and PlayStation 4 users enabled by default.[23][24] |
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| Asynchronous multiplayer | ||||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | The game resorts to P2P when the dedicated servers are unavailable. Manual P2P hosting is not possible.[25][26] |
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| Dedicated | Limited to locations in the US, Europe and Korea at launch.[25] | |
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
Ports
| Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s)[27] |
|---|---|
| TCP | 11700-11710 |
| UDP | 48800–49000 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
Visual stuttering
| Switch from Vulkan to DirectX 11[28] |
|---|
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- The main menu background including character models may stretch at 21:9 and wider resolutions.[29]
| Disable FidelityFX sharpening[29] |
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| Use the World War Z ultrawide & multimonitor patcher.[29] |
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 11 | |
| Vulkan |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | Havok | [30] |
| Audio | FMOD | [30] |
| Cutscenes | Bink Video | [30] |
| Multiplayer | Epic Online Services |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 7 | 10 |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i3-3220 AMD A10-5700 |
Intel Core i7-3970 3.5 GHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 35 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 Ti Intel HD Graphics 630 ATI Radeon HD 5870 | Nvidia GeForce GTX 960 AMD Radeon R9 280 DirectX 11 compatible |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/699130/. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (699130) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
- ↑ The first-person mode is available only in the Aftermath edition of the game.
References
- ↑ World War Z - Launch Trailer (video description) - last accessed on April 16, 2019
- ↑ World War Z Season 2 Roadmap Revealed, Includes Crossplay Support, New Missions, More - last accessed on 2019-09-19
- ↑ [1] - last accessed on April 15, 2019
- ↑ World War Z: Marseilles DLC & Game of the Year Edition Shamble to PS4 Tomorrow - last accessed on 2020-05-05
- "if you are playing in a private lobby, only the host needs to have the Marseille DLC. That means that only one of your friends needs to have the Marseille DLC for you to play together"
- ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2020-05-05
- ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2019-10-29
- Tested at a custom 5760x1080 resolution - screenshots taken and compared to 16:9 and 21:9.
- ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2019-10-29
- Tested at the native 2560x1080 resolution and custom 3840x1080 - screenshots taken and compared to 16:9.
- ↑ The Kill It With Fire Update Is LIVE! - last accessed on 2019-10-29
- ↑ WORLD WAR Z Game - Gameplay Walkthrough Part 1 - New York (4K 60FPS ULTRA) - last accessed on April 16, 2019
- ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2019-06-03
- ↑ World War Z - Undead Sea Update Patch Notes - last accessed on 2019-06-03
- ↑ PC controller support - last accessed on April 23, 2019
- ↑ Controller not working on PC version? - last accessed on April 16, 2019
- ↑ My xbox 360 controller is not detected in PC version - last accessed on April 23, 2019
- ↑ Is there a trick to making the game recognize controllers? (Xbox 360/XBone) - last accessed on 2021-08-30
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 Verified by User:Rose on 2021-09-29
- Tested with an Xbox Wireless Controller.
- ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2021-09-29
- In the Epic Games Store version, Process Explorer did not list Windows.Gaming.Input.dll when the game was fully loaded and ran with an Xbox Wireless Controller connected.
- ↑ /PC/ Third-Party Controller not working with the game - last accessed on April 16, 2019
- ↑ Controller Issue. PC version. Help - last accessed on April 16, 2019
- ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2019-04-16
- Rear speakers are used by the game.
- ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2019-04-16
- Only the voices are captioned.
- ↑ World War Z - FAQ - last accessed on April 16, 2019
- ↑ The Crossplay Update is LIVE! - last accessed on 2020-03-23
- ↑ The Dronemaster Update is Live! - last accessed on 2020-07-22
- ↑ 25.0 25.1 There will be both dedicated *and* P2P servers. - last accessed on April 16, 2019
- ↑ Official dev responses regarding some of the current issues - last accessed on April 16, 2019
- ↑ Server Addresses and Ports? - last accessed on April 30, 2019
- ↑ Official dev responses regarding some of the current issues (primarily on PC) - last accessed on April 16, 2019
- ↑ 29.0 29.1 29.2 Verified by User:Rose on 2019-10-29
- ↑ 30.0 30.1 30.2 Verified by User:Rose on 2019-04-16