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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
− | |cover = World War Z cover. | + | |cover = World War Z cover.png |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Saber Interactive}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Saber Interactive}} | ||
− | |publishers = | + | |publishers = |
− | |||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Swarm Engine|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ON2Ucyvt3gY|title=World War Z - Launch Trailer (video description)|date=April 16, 2019}}</ref>}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Swarm Engine|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ON2Ucyvt3gY|title=World War Z - Launch Trailer (video description)|date=April 16, 2019}}</ref>}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 16, 2019}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 16, 2019}} | ||
− | |steam appid = | + | |reception = |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|world-war-z|70}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Opencritic|7513/world-war-z|71}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|world-war-z|74}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | DLC }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Shooter }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Zombies }} | ||
+ | |steam appid = 699130 | ||
|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
− | |gogcom id = | + | |gogcom id = |
− | |strategywiki = | + | |official site= https://wwzgame.com |
+ | |hltb = 64828 | ||
+ | |strategywiki = World War Z | ||
+ | |mobygames = world-war-z__ | ||
|wikipedia = World War Z (2019 video game) | |wikipedia = World War Z (2019 video game) | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |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> | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [https:// | + | {{mm}} [https://forums.focus-home.com/category/248/world-war-z Official forums] |
{{mm}} [https://discordapp.com/invite/cax5RH9 Official Discord server] | {{mm}} [https://discordapp.com/invite/cax5RH9 Official Discord server] | ||
− | |||
{{mm}} [https://www.reddit.com/r/worldwarzthegame/ Community subreddit] | {{mm}} [https://www.reddit.com/r/worldwarzthegame/ Community subreddit] | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://forums.focus-home.com/topic/38465/world-war-z-technical-faq-pc Technical FAQ] - includes solutions to common issues | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/699130/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | world-war-z | Epic Games Store | | | Windows}} | + | {{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | world-war-z | DRM-free | Aftermath edition. Deluxe Edition is also available. | | Windows}} |
+ | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | world-war-z-aftermath | Steam | Aftermath edition. {{store link|GamersGate|world-war-z-aftermath-deluxe-edition|Deluxe Edition}} is also available. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 5302-1 | Steam | Aftermath edition. {{store link|Gamesplanet|5302-2|Deluxe Edition}} is also available. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GMG | world-war-z-aftermath-pc | Steam | Aftermath edition. {{store link|GMG|world-war-z-aftermath-deluxe-edition-pc|Deluxe Edition}} is also available. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Humble | world-war-z-goty-edition | Epic Games Store | GOTY Edition. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Humble | world-war-z-aftermath | Steam | Aftermath edition. {{store link|Humble|world-war-z-aftermath-deluxe-edition|Deluxe Edition}} is also available. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9n015dfdmvk6 | Microsoft Store | Aftermath edition Included with {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}} {{store link|Microsoft Store|9P2G72S37Z6H/0010|Deluxe Edition}} are also available | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 699130 | Steam | Aftermath edition. Deluxe Edition is also available. | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{DLC| | + | ===Version differences=== |
− | {{DLC/row| Lobo | + | {{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}} '''GOTY Edition''' includes 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. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{DLC|<!-- The list includes all previously available DLC, as some players may still own just some of them without having upgraded to GOTY or Aftermath. --> | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| GOTY Edition Upgrade | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Aftermath Upgrade | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Season Pass | Contains all GOTY Edition content. | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Lobo Weapon Pack | Pre-order bonus.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://twitter.com/wwzthegame/status/1115298302407274496|title=|date=April 15, 2019}}</ref> Contains four weapon variations. | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Marseille Episode | Contains three missions.<br>Ownership is not required for joining friends for private games.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://blog.us.playstation.com/2020/05/04/world-war-z-marseilles-dlc-game-of-the-year-edition-shamble-to-ps4-tomorrow/|title=World War Z: Marseilles DLC & Game of the Year Edition Shamble to PS4 Tomorrow|date=2020-05-05|snippet=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}}</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2020-05-05|comment=}}</ref> | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| The Professionals Pack | Contains character skins. | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| War Heroes Pack | Contains character skins. | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Biohazard Weapon Pack | Contains four weapon variations. | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Special Operations Forces Pack | Contains four weapon variations. | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Signature Weapons Pack | Contains four weapon variations. | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Last Aid Pack | Contains four weapon variations. | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Zeke Hunter Weapons Pack | Contains two melee weapon variations. | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Explorer Weapon Skins Pack | Contains four weapon variations. | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Valley of the Zeke Episode | Contains three missions.<br>Ownership is not required for joining friends for private games | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Pre-Apocalypse Character Skins Pack | Contains four Charater variations. | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Burning Skulls Weapons Skin Pack | Contains four weapon variations. | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|localappdata}}\Saber\WWZ\client\}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|localappdata}}\Saber\WWZ\client\storage\}} |
+ | {{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|localappdata}}\Saber\WWZ\client\storage\}} | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|localappdata}}\Saber\WWZ\client\storage\}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|{{P|localappdata}}\Packages\MadDogGamesLLC.WWZBaseGamePC_6wkgvezv94m76\SystemAppData\wgs}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== |
− | {{Image|World War Z Video settings.png|Video settings.}} | + | {{Save game cloud syncing |
− | {{Video | + | |discord = |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |discord notes = |
− | |widescreen wsgf award = | + | |epic games launcher = true |
− | |multimonitor wsgf award = | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | + | |gog galaxy = |
− | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = true | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = true | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Video== | ||
+ | {{Image|World War Z Video settings.png|Video settings}} | ||
+ | {{Image|World War Z HUD settings.png|HUD settings}} | ||
+ | {{Video | ||
+ | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/world-war-z/en | ||
+ | |widescreen wsgf award = gold | ||
+ | |multimonitor wsgf award = silver | ||
+ | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = silver | ||
+ | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = gold | ||
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
|widescreen resolution notes= Cutscenes are {{term|letterboxed}}. | |widescreen resolution notes= Cutscenes are {{term|letterboxed}}. | ||
− | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = true |
− | |multimonitor notes = | + | |multimonitor notes = {{Term|Hor+}} gameplay and cutscenes. {{term|Pillarboxed}} menu and loading screens.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2019-10-29|comment=Tested at a custom 5760x1080 resolution - screenshots taken and compared to 16:9 and 21:9.}}</ref><br>Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1295-world-war-z-ultrawide-mod/ the ultrawide patcher] to remove the menu pillarboxing. |
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = true |
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = {{Term| | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = {{Term|Hor+}} gameplay and cutscenes. {{term|Pillarboxed}} menu and loading screens.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2019-10-29|comment=Tested at the native 2560x1080 resolution and custom 3840x1080 - screenshots taken and compared to 16:9.}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.focus-home.com/topic/42867/the-kill-it-with-fire-update-is-live|title=The Kill It With Fire Update Is LIVE!|date=2019-10-29}}</ref><br> Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1295-world-war-z-ultrawide-mod/ the ultrawide patcher] to remove the menu pillarboxing. |
|4k ultra hd = true | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ib6yM4cvi8s|title=WORLD WAR Z Game - Gameplay Walkthrough Part 1 - New York (4K 60FPS ULTRA)|date=April 16, 2019}}</ref> | |4k ultra hd notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ib6yM4cvi8s|title=WORLD WAR Z Game - Gameplay Walkthrough Part 1 - New York (4K 60FPS ULTRA)|date=April 16, 2019}}</ref> | ||
− | |fov = | + | |fov = true |
− | |fov notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https:// | + | |fov notes = '''FOV Scale''' from 1.00 to 1.30 in increments of 0.05 for the third-person mode.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2019-06-03|comment=}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.focus-home.com/topic/39683/world-war-z-undead-sea-update-patch-notes|title=World War Z - Undead Sea Update Patch Notes|date=2019-06-03}}</ref><br>0.80 to 1.30 for the first-person mode exclusive to the Aftermath edition. |
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
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|anisotropic notes = Labeled '''Texture Filtering'''. Low, Medium, High, Ultra. | |anisotropic notes = Labeled '''Texture Filtering'''. Low, Medium, High, Ultra. | ||
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = [[FXAA]], [[TAA]], | + | |antialiasing notes = [[FXAA]], [[TAA]], up to 2x [[SSAA]] through '''Resolution Scale'''. |
+ | |upscaling = true | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = FSR 2.2 | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = Vulkan must be turn on for FSR 2.2 | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
|120 fps notes = 30, 60, 90, 120, or Unlimited. | |120 fps notes = 30, 60, 90, 120, or Unlimited. | ||
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = hackable |
− | |hdr notes = | + | |hdr notes = Hackable via [[Special K]] |
+ | |ray tracing = | ||
+ | |ray tracing notes = | ||
|color blind = false | |color blind = false | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Image|World War Z Camera settings.png| | + | {{Image|World War Z Camera settings.png|Camera settings}} |
− | {{Image|World War Z Controls settings.png| | + | {{Image|World War Z Controls settings.png|Controls settings}} |
− | + | {{Input | |
− | {{Input | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
− | |key remap notes = | + | |key remap notes = {{key|Delete}} cannot be bound to commands. Missile Launcher controls hardcoded to WASD. 'Exchange heavy weapon' hardcoded to E. |
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
|mouse sensitivity = true | |mouse sensitivity = true | ||
− | |mouse sensitivity notes = 1-20 | + | |mouse sensitivity notes = 1-20 in increments of 1. |
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
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|touchscreen = unknown | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
− | |controller support = | + | |controller support = true |
− | |controller support notes = | + | |controller support notes = |
|full controller = unknown | |full controller = unknown | ||
|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. | ||
|invert controller y-axis = true | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = limited |
− | |xinput controllers notes = | + | |xinput controllers notes = Xbox One & 360 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> |
− | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = true |
− | |xbox prompts notes = | + | |xbox prompts notes = <ref name="rosexbox"/> |
− | |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> |
− | |dualshock 4 = | + | |dualshock 4 = true |
− | |dualshock 4 notes = | + | |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 prompts = | + | |dualshock prompts = true |
|dualshock prompts notes = | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
|light bar support = unknown | |light bar support = unknown | ||
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|other button prompts = unknown | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
− | |controller hotplug = | + | |controller hotplug = true |
− | |controller hotplug notes = | + | |controller hotplug notes = <ref name="rosexbox">{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2021-09-29|comment=Tested with an Xbox Wireless Controller.}}</ref> |
− | |haptic feedback = | + | |haptic feedback = true |
|haptic feedback notes = '''Vibration''' toggle. | |haptic feedback notes = '''Vibration''' toggle. | ||
− | |simultaneous input = | + | |simultaneous input = false |
|simultaneous input notes = | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
− | |steam input api = | + | |steam input api = false |
|steam input api notes = | |steam input api notes = | ||
− | |steam hook input = | + | |steam hook input = false |
|steam hook input notes = | |steam hook input notes = | ||
− | |steam input presets = | + | |steam input presets = false |
|steam input presets notes = | |steam input presets notes = | ||
− | |steam controller prompts = | + | |steam controller prompts = false |
|steam controller prompts notes = | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
− | |steam cursor detection = | + | |steam cursor detection = false |
|steam cursor detection notes = | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Image|World War Z Audio settings.png|Audio settings | + | {{Image|World War Z Audio settings.png|Audio settings}} |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Master, music, UI, SFX, dialogue, voice chat. | |separate volume notes = Master, music, UI, SFX, dialogue, voice chat. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | {{Image|World War Z Game settings.png| | + | {{Image|World War Z Game settings.png|Game settings {{note|The first-person mode is available only in the Aftermath edition of the game.}}}} |
+ | |||
{{L10n|content= | {{L10n|content= | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Simplified Chinese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Traditional Chinese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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|language = French | |language = French | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = German |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|language = Italian | |language = Italian | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Polish |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Brazilian Portuguese |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Russian |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Spanish |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Japanese |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
==Network== | ==Network== | ||
{{Network/Multiplayer | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
− | |local play = | + | |local play = hackable |
|local play players = | |local play players = | ||
|local play modes = | |local play modes = | ||
− | |local play notes = | + | |local play notes = Use [https://github.com/SplitScreen-Me/splitscreenme-nucleus/releases Nucleus Co-op]. |
|lan play = false | |lan play = false | ||
|lan play players = | |lan play players = | ||
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|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
|online play = true | |online play = true | ||
− | |online play players = | + | |online play players = 8 |
− | |online play modes = Co-op | + | |online play modes = Co-op, Versus |
− | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = Up to 4 players in the campaign co-op mode, up to 8 in the PvP modes.<br>Optional co-op cross-play with Xbox One & Series S/X and PlayStation 4 & 5 users enabled by default. Horde Mode XXL can crossplay with PC, PS5 & Xbox Series S/X |
|asynchronous = false | |asynchronous = false | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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|matchmaking = true | |matchmaking = true | ||
|matchmaking notes = | |matchmaking notes = | ||
− | |p2p = | + | |p2p = limited |
− | |p2p notes = The game resorts to P2P when the dedicated servers are unavailable.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/worldwarzthegame/comments/b0z5tn/there_will_be_both_dedicated_and_p2p_servers/|title=There will be both dedicated *and* P2P servers.|date=April 16, 2019}}</ref> | + | |p2p notes = The game resorts to P2P when the dedicated servers are unavailable.<br>Manual P2P hosting is not possible.<ref name="p2p">{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/worldwarzthegame/comments/b0z5tn/there_will_be_both_dedicated_and_p2p_servers/|title=There will be both dedicated *and* P2P servers.|date=April 16, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/worldwarzthegame/comments/bdrud8/official_dev_responses_regarding_some_of_the/|title=Official dev responses regarding some of the current issues|date=April 16, 2019}}</ref> |
|dedicated = true | |dedicated = true | ||
− | |dedicated notes = <ref | + | |dedicated notes = Limited to locations in the US, Europe and Korea at launch.<ref name="p2p"/> |
|self-hosting = false | |self-hosting = false | ||
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
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|direct ip notes = | |direct ip notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Ports | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
− | |tcp = | + | |tcp = 11700-11710 |
− | |udp = | + | |udp = 48800–49000 |
− | |upnp = | + | |upnp = unknown |
− | + | |ref = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.focus-home.com/post/121400|title=Server Addresses and Ports?|date=April 30, 2019}}</ref> | |
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Visual stuttering=== | ===Visual stuttering=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Switch from Vulkan to | + | {{Fixbox|description=Switch from Vulkan to DirectX 11|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/worldwarzthegame/comments/bdrud8/official_dev_responses_regarding_some_of_the/|title=Official dev responses regarding some of the current issues (primarily on PC)|date=April 16, 2019}}</ref>|fix= |
− | #Go to Settings | + | #Go to Settings → Video. |
#Set Graphics API to DirectX11. | #Set Graphics API to DirectX11. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Stretched menu at wide resolutions=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The main menu background including character models may stretch at 21:9 and wider resolutions.<ref name="sharp">{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2019-10-29|comment=}}</ref> | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Disable FidelityFX sharpening|ref=<ref name="sharp"/>|fix= | ||
+ | # From the main menu, go to Settings → Video. | ||
+ | # Set FidelityFX CAS to OFF. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1295-world-war-z-ultrawide-multimonitor-mod/ World War Z ultrawide & multimonitor patcher].|ref=<ref name="sharp"/>|fix= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|metal support = | |metal support = | ||
|metal support notes = | |metal support notes = | ||
− | |vulkan versions = | + | |vulkan versions = true |
|vulkan notes = | |vulkan notes = | ||
|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = false |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = true |
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
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{{Middleware | {{Middleware | ||
|physics = Havok | |physics = Havok | ||
− | |physics notes = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2019-04-16|comment=}}</ref> | + | |physics notes = <ref name="Rose">{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2019-04-16|comment=}}</ref> |
|audio = FMOD | |audio = FMOD | ||
− | |audio notes = <ref | + | |audio notes = <ref name="Rose"/> |
|interface = | |interface = | ||
|interface notes = | |interface notes = | ||
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|input notes = | |input notes = | ||
|cutscenes = Bink Video | |cutscenes = Bink Video | ||
− | |cutscenes notes = <ref | + | |cutscenes notes = <ref name="Rose"/> |
− | |multiplayer = | + | |multiplayer = Epic Online Services |
|multiplayer notes= | |multiplayer notes= | ||
|anticheat = | |anticheat = | ||
|anticheat notes = | |anticheat notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|recother = | |recother = | ||
+ | |notes = {{ii}} Steam Client will Support only Windows 10 and later after 1 January. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 06:15, 28 February 2024
Developers | |
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Saber Interactive | |
Engines | |
Swarm Engine[1] | |
Release dates | |
Windows | April 16, 2019 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 70 |
OpenCritic | 71 |
IGDB | 74 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | DLC |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Shooter |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Zombies |
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. | |||
GamersGate | Aftermath edition. Deluxe Edition is also available. | |||
Aftermath edition. Deluxe Edition is also available. | ||||
Green Man Gaming | Aftermath edition. Deluxe Edition is also available. | |||
Humble Store | GOTY Edition. | |||
Humble Store | Aftermath edition. Deluxe Edition is also available. | |||
Microsoft Store | Aftermath edition Included with Xbox Game Pass for PC Deluxe Edition are also available | |||
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.
- GOTY Edition includes 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.
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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GOTY Edition Upgrade | ||
Aftermath Upgrade | ||
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. | |
Valley of the Zeke Episode | Contains three missions. Ownership is not required for joining friends for private games |
|
Pre-Apocalypse Character Skins Pack | Contains four Charater variations. | |
Burning Skulls Weapons Skin Pack | Contains four weapon variations. |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Saber\WWZ\client\storage\ |
Microsoft Store | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/699130/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Saber\WWZ\client\storage\ |
Microsoft Store | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\MadDogGamesLLC.WWZBaseGamePC_6wkgvezv94m76\SystemAppData\wgs |
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
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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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. | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | FSR 2.2 Vulkan must be turn on for FSR 2.2 |
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Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | 30, 60, 90, 120, or Unlimited. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | Hackable via Special K |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | Delete cannot be bound to commands. Missile Launcher controls hardcoded to WASD. 'Exchange heavy weapon' hardcoded to E. | |
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 |
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XInput-compatible controllers | Xbox One & 360 controllers are supported,[12] | |
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Xbox button prompts | [13] | |
Impulse Trigger vibration | [14] |
PlayStation controllers | [15][16] | |
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PlayStation button prompts | ||
Light bar support | ||
Adaptive trigger support | ||
DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
Connection modes |
Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | [13] | |
Haptic feedback | Vibration toggle. | |
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Steam Input | ||
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Steam Input API support | ||
Hook input (legacy mode) | ||
Steam Controller button prompts |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Master, music, UI, SFX, dialogue, voice chat. | |
Surround sound | [17] | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | [18] | |
Mute on focus lost |
Game settings [Note 2]
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Japanese |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | Use Nucleus Co-op. | |||
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 & Series S/X and PlayStation 4 & 5 users enabled by default. Horde Mode XXL can crossplay with PC, PS5 & Xbox Series S/X |
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Asynchronous multiplayer |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | The game resorts to P2P when the dedicated servers are unavailable. Manual P2P hosting is not possible.[19][20] |
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Dedicated | Limited to locations in the US, Europe and Korea at launch.[19] | |
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s)[21] |
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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[22] |
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- The main menu background including character models may stretch at 21:9 and wider resolutions.[23]
Disable FidelityFX sharpening[23] |
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Use the World War Z ultrawide & multimonitor patcher.[23] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 11 | |
Vulkan |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | Havok | [24] |
Audio | FMOD | [24] |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | [24] |
Multiplayer | Epic Online Services |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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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 |
- Steam Client will Support only Windows 10 and later after 1 January.
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
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 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.
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 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
- ↑ 23.0 23.1 23.2 Verified by User:Rose on 2019-10-29
- ↑ 24.0 24.1 24.2 Verified by User:Rose on 2019-04-16