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'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
 
{{++}} Multiple free content and technical updates since 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>
 
{{++}} Multiple free content and technical updates since 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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{{++}} Optional online cross-play between PC and Xbox One.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.focus-home.com/topic/44179/the-crossplay-update-is-live|title=The Crossplay Update is LIVE!|date=2020-03-23}}</ref>
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{{++}} Optional online cross-play between PC and consoles.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.focus-home.com/topic/44179/the-crossplay-update-is-live|title=The Crossplay Update is LIVE!|date=2020-03-23}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.focus-home.com/topic/52326/the-dronemaster-update-is-live|title= The Dronemaster Update is Live!|date=2020-07-22}}</ref>
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
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{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | world-war-z | DRM-free | Playable without the Epic Games Launcher, although multiplayer will be unavailable.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2019-05-05|comment=Closed the Epic Games launcher and renamed its Binaries folder. The game tried to connect to its servers but failed, still allowing to play through the Offline mode.}}</ref>  | | Windows}}
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{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | world-war-z | DRM-free | GOTY Edition.<br>Online modes require Epic Games Launcher.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2019-05-05|comment=Closed the Epic Games launcher and renamed its Binaries folder. The game tried to connect to its servers but failed, still allowing to play through the Offline mode.}}</ref>  | | Windows}}
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{{Availability/row| Humble | world-war-z | Epic Games Store | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Humble | world-war-z-goty-edition | Epic Games Store | GOTY Edition. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9n015dfdmvk6 | Microsoft Store | Included with {{store feature|Xbox Game Pass}}. | | Windows }}
 
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==Monetization==
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC|
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{{DLC/row| Lobo Bundle | Pre-order bonus.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://twitter.com/wwzthegame/status/1115298302407274496|title=|date=April 15, 2019}}</ref> | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| GOTY Edition Upgrade | Includes new missions, weapon packs, and all previously available skins and weapons DLC. | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Biohazard Bundle | | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Season Pass | Includes Marseille Episode, The Professionals Pack, War Heroes Pack, Special Operations Weapon Pack, Biohazard Weapon Pack, Lobo Weapon Pack, Last Aid Weapon Pack, Signature Weapons Pack. | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://www.epicgames.com/store/product/world-war-z/military-bundle Military Bundle] | | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Lobo Weapon Pack | Pre-order bonus.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://twitter.com/wwzthegame/status/1115298302407274496|title=|date=April 15, 2019}}</ref> | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| The Professionals Pack | | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Marseille Episode | Comprised of 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 }}
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{{DLC/row| War Heroes Pack | | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| The Professionals Pack | Character skins. | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| War Heroes Pack | Character skins. | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Biohazard Weapon Pack | | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Special Operations Forces Pack | | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Signature Weapons Pack | | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Last Aid Pack | | Windows }}
 
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{{Image|World War Z Video settings.png|Video settings.}}
 
{{Image|World War Z Video settings.png|Video settings.}}
 
{{Image|World War Z HUD settings.png|HUD settings.}}
 
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|120 fps notes              = 30, 60, 90, 120, or Unlimited.
 
|120 fps notes              = 30, 60, 90, 120, or Unlimited.
 
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|color blind notes          =  
 
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{{Image|World War Z Camera settings.png|Camera settings.}}
 
{{Image|World War Z Camera settings.png|Camera settings.}}
 
{{Image|World War Z Controls settings.png|Controls settings.}}
 
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{{Image|World War Z Audio settings.png|Audio settings.}}
 
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|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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|online play players  = 8
 
|online play players  = 8
 
|online play modes    = Co-op, Versus
 
|online play modes    = Co-op, Versus
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|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 users enabled by default.
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|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 and PlayStation 4 users enabled by default.
 
|asynchronous        = false
 
|asynchronous        = false
 
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|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 unresolved==
 
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===Crashes to desktop at game launch===
 
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{{--}} Multiple users have reported crashes to desktop. The game has received updates attempting to fix the issue.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.focus-home.com/topic/37491/game-crashes-upon-launch|title=Game Crashes upon launch|date=April 16, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.focus-home.com/post/118475|title=World War Z - PC Hotfix April 20th|date=April 20, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.focus-home.com/post/121295|title=World War Z - First Bug Fix Update|date=April 30, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.focus-home.com/topic/39753/my-pc-crashed-while-launching-the-game-now-my-progress-is-gone|title=My PC crashed while launching the game, now my progress is gone|date=2019-06-05}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://twitter.com/wwzthegame/status/1123227625051308034|title=|date=2019-07-29}}</ref>
 
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{{ii}} Potentially working solutions are available for Nvidia users.
 
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{{Fixbox|description=Force the game to use the dedicated GPU|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://twitter.com/wwzthegame/status/1118580994032881664|title=|date=April 17, 2019}}</ref>|fix=
 
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#Open the '''NVIDIA Control Panel''' by right-clicking an area on the desktop or by other means.
 
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#Click on '''Manage 3D settings''' on the sidebar.
 
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#Click on '''Add''', select WWZ, or click on '''Browse''' and select <code>{{p|game}}\en_us\client\bin\pc\wwzRetailEgs.exe</code>
 
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#Under ''Select the preferred graphics processor for this program'', choose '''High-performance NVIDIA processor'''.
 
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{{Fixbox|description=Remove AMD components|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.focus-home.com/topic/38045/fixed-start-up-crash-in-amdvlk64-dll-on-nvidia-system|title=FIXED start up crash in amdvlk64.dll on NVIDIA system|date=April 20, 2019}}</ref>|fix=
 
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#Download the [https://www.amd.com/en/support/kb/faq/gpu-601 AMD Cleanup Utility].
 
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#Run the .exe file and follow the instructions.
 
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}}
 
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{{Fixbox|description=Downgrade the Nvidia display drivers to 391.35|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/worldwarzthegame/comments/bdtzzg/my_solution_to_fix_the_crash_at_launch_on_pc/|title=My solution to fix the crash at launch on PC.|date=April 16, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.focus-home.com/post/116494|title=Game does not start and crahsed immediately|date=April 16, 2019}}</ref>|fix=
 
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#Download the correct [https://www.guru3d.com/files-details/geforce-391-35-whql-driver-download.html 391.35 drivers] for the running operating system.
 
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#Run the .exe file and follow the instructions.
 
 
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Revision as of 04:26, 3 September 2020

World War Z
World War Z cover
Developers
Saber Interactive
Publishers
Mad Dog Games
Focus Home Interactive
Engines
Swarm Engine[1]
Release dates
Windows April 16, 2019
Reception
Metacritic 70
OpenCritic 70
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 on HowLongToBeat
World War Z on IGDB
World War Z guide on StrategyWiki
World War Z on MobyGames
World War Z on Wikipedia
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Key points

Multiple free content and technical updates since release.[2]
Optional online cross-play between PC and consoles.[3][4]

General information

Official forums
Official Discord server
Community subreddit
Technical FAQ - includes solutions to common issues

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Epic Games Store
DRM-free after installation through Epic Games Launcher (notes may include more details)
 GOTY Edition.
Online modes require Epic Games Launcher.[5]
Windows
Humble Store
Epic Games Launcher
 GOTY Edition.
Windows
Microsoft Store
Microsoft Store
 Included with Xbox Game Pass for PC.
Windows

Monetization

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
GOTY Edition Upgrade Includes new missions, weapon packs, and all previously available skins and weapons DLC.
Windows
Season Pass Includes Marseille Episode, The Professionals Pack, War Heroes Pack, Special Operations Weapon Pack, Biohazard Weapon Pack, Lobo Weapon Pack, Last Aid Weapon Pack, Signature Weapons Pack.
Windows
Lobo Weapon Pack Pre-order bonus.[6]
Windows
Marseille Episode Comprised of three missions.
Ownership is not required for joining friends for private games.[7][8]
Windows
The Professionals Pack Character skins.
Windows
War Heroes Pack Character skins.
Windows
Biohazard Weapon Pack
Windows
Special Operations Forces Pack
Windows
Signature Weapons Pack
Windows
Last Aid Pack
Windows

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %LOCALAPPDATA%\Saber\WWZ\client\storage\

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %LOCALAPPDATA%\Saber\WWZ\client\storage\

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Epic Games Launcher
Xbox Cloud

Video

Video settings.
Video settings.
HUD settings.
HUD settings.

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
Cutscenes are letterboxed.
Multi-monitor
Hor+ gameplay and cutscenes. Pillarboxed menu and loading screens.[9]
Use the ultrawide patcher to remove the menu pillarboxing.
Ultra-widescreen
Hor+ gameplay and cutscenes. Pillarboxed menu and loading screens.[10][11]
Use the ultrawide patcher to remove the menu pillarboxing.
4K Ultra HD
[12]
Field of view (FOV)
FOV Scale from 1.00 to 1.30 in increments of 0.05.[13][14]
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.
Camera settings.
Controls 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
5 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,[15] while Xbox 360 ones are not.[16][17][18]
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
[19][20]
PlayStation button prompts
Light bar support
Adaptive trigger support
DualSense haptic feedback support
Connection modes
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Vibration toggle.
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

Audio settings.
Audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Master, music, UI, SFX, dialogue, voice chat.
Surround sound
[21]
Subtitles
Closed captions
[22]
Mute on focus lost
Game settings.
Game settings.

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
[23]
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.
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.[24][25]
Dedicated
Limited to locations in the US, Europe and Korea at launch.[24]
Self-hosting
Direct IP

Ports

Protocol Port(s) and/or port range(s)[26]
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[27]
  1. Go to Settings -> Video.
  2. Set Graphics API to DirectX11.

Stretched menu at wide resolutions

The main menu background including character models may stretch at 21:9 and wider resolutions.[28]
Disable FidelityFX sharpening[28]
  1. From the main menu, go to Settings -> Video.
  2. Set FidelityFX CAS to OFF.
Use the World War Z ultrawide & multimonitor patcher.[28]

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 11
Vulkan
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Physics Havok [29]
Audio FMOD [29]
Cutscenes Bink Video [29]
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.


References

  1. ↑ World War Z - Launch Trailer (video description) - last accessed on April 16, 2019
  2. ↑ World War Z Season 2 Roadmap Revealed, Includes Crossplay Support, New Missions, More - last accessed on 2019-09-19
  3. ↑ The Crossplay Update is LIVE! - last accessed on 2020-03-23
  4. ↑ The Dronemaster Update is Live! - last accessed on 2020-07-22
  5. ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2019-05-05
    Closed the Epic Games launcher and renamed its Binaries folder. The game tried to connect to its servers but failed, still allowing to play through the Offline mode.
  6. ↑ [1] - last accessed on April 15, 2019
  7. ↑ 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"
  8. ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2020-05-05
  9. ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2019-10-29
    Tested at a custom 5760x1080 resolution - screenshots taken and compared to 16:9 and 21:9.
  10. ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2019-10-29
    Tested at the native 2560x1080 resolution and custom 3840x1080 - screenshots taken and compared to 16:9.
  11. ↑ The Kill It With Fire Update Is LIVE! - last accessed on 2019-10-29
  12. ↑ WORLD WAR Z Game - Gameplay Walkthrough Part 1 - New York (4K 60FPS ULTRA) - last accessed on April 16, 2019
  13. ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2019-06-03
  14. ↑ World War Z - Undead Sea Update Patch Notes - last accessed on 2019-06-03
  15. ↑ PC controller support - last accessed on April 23, 2019
  16. ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2019-04-16
    In my testing, despite the presence of controller settings, my Razer Xbox 360 controller didn't work at all.
  17. ↑ Controller not working on PC version? - last accessed on April 16, 2019
  18. ↑ My xbox 360 controller is not detected in PC version - last accessed on April 23, 2019
  19. ↑ /PC/ Third-Party Controller not working with the game - last accessed on April 16, 2019
  20. ↑ Controller Issue. PC version. Help - last accessed on April 16, 2019
  21. ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2019-04-16
    Rear speakers are used by the game.
  22. ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2019-04-16
    Only the voices are captioned.
  23. ↑ World War Z - FAQ - last accessed on April 16, 2019
  24. ↑ 24.0 24.1 There will be both dedicated *and* P2P servers. - last accessed on April 16, 2019
  25. ↑ Official dev responses regarding some of the current issues - last accessed on April 16, 2019
  26. ↑ Server Addresses and Ports? - last accessed on April 30, 2019
  27. ↑ Official dev responses regarding some of the current issues (primarily on PC) - last accessed on April 16, 2019
  28. ↑ 28.0 28.1 28.2 Verified by User:Rose on 2019-10-29
  29. ↑ 29.0 29.1 29.2 Verified by User:Rose on 2019-04-16