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{{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>}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|world-war-z|70}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|world-war-z|70}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Opencritic|7513/world-war-z|70}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Opencritic|7513/world-war-z|70}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|world-war-z|75}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/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 }} | ||
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+ | |official site= https://wwzgame.com | ||
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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> | ||
− | {{++}} Optional online cross-play between PC and | + | {{++}} 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| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | world-war-z | DRM-free | | + | {{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}} |
− | {{Availability/row| Humble | world-war-z | Epic Games Store | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Humble | world-war-z-goty-edition | Epic Games Store | GOTY Edition. | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9n015dfdmvk6 | Microsoft Store | Included with {{store feature|Xbox Game Pass}}. | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
− | {{DLC/row| Lobo | + | {{DLC/row| GOTY Edition Upgrade | Includes new missions, weapon packs, and all previously available skins and weapons DLC. | Windows }} |
− | {{DLC/row| Biohazard | + | {{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 }} |
− | {{DLC/row| | + | {{DLC/row| Lobo Weapon Pack | Pre-order bonus.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://twitter.com/wwzthegame/status/1115298302407274496|title=|date=April 15, 2019}}</ref> | Windows }} |
− | {{DLC/row| | + | {{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 }} |
− | {{DLC/row| | + | {{DLC/row| The Professionals Pack | Character skins. | Windows }} |
+ | {{DLC/row| War Heroes Pack | Character skins. | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Biohazard Weapon Pack | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Special Operations Forces Pack | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Signature Weapons Pack | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Last Aid Pack | | Windows }} | ||
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|uplay notes = | |uplay notes = | ||
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− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{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.}} | {{Image|World War Z HUD settings.png|HUD settings.}} | ||
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|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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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.}} | {{Image|World War Z Controls settings.png|Controls settings.}} | ||
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{{Image|World War Z Audio settings.png|Audio settings.}} | {{Image|World War Z Audio settings.png|Audio settings.}} | ||
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|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 | ||
− | |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. | + | |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. |
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Revision as of 04:26, 3 September 2020
Developers | |
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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 |
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 |
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Epic Games Store | GOTY Edition. Online modes require Epic Games Launcher.[5] |
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Humble Store | GOTY Edition. | |||
Microsoft Store | Included with Xbox Game Pass for PC. |
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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GOTY Edition Upgrade | Includes new missions, weapon packs, and all previously available skins and weapons DLC. | |
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. | |
Lobo Weapon Pack | Pre-order bonus.[6] | |
Marseille Episode | Comprised of three missions. Ownership is not required for joining friends for private games.[7][8] |
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The Professionals Pack | Character skins. | |
War Heroes Pack | Character skins. | |
Biohazard Weapon Pack | ||
Special Operations Forces Pack | ||
Signature Weapons Pack | ||
Last Aid Pack |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Saber\WWZ\client\storage\ |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Saber\WWZ\client\storage\ |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Epic Games Launcher | ||
Xbox Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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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. |
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Ultra-widescreen | Hor+ gameplay and cutscenes. Pillarboxed menu and loading screens.[10][11] Use the ultrawide patcher to remove the menu pillarboxing. |
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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
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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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 |
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XInput-compatible controllers | Xbox One controllers are supported,[15] while Xbox 360 ones are not.[16][17][18] | |
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | [19][20] | |
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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 | ||
Haptic feedback | Vibration toggle. | |
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Master, music, UI, SFX, dialogue, voice chat. | |
Surround sound | [21] | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | [22] | |
Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
Russian | ||||
Italian | ||||
German | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Polish | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
Simplified Chinese |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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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. |
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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.[24][25] |
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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] |
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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[27] |
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- The main menu background including character models may stretch at 21:9 and wider resolutions.[28]
Disable FidelityFX sharpening[28] |
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Use the World War Z ultrawide & multimonitor patcher.[28] |
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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 | [29] |
Audio | FMOD | [29] |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | [29] |
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 |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
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
- ↑ The Crossplay Update is LIVE! - last accessed on 2020-03-23
- ↑ The Dronemaster Update is Live! - last accessed on 2020-07-22
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ [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
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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
- ↑ /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
- ↑ 24.0 24.1 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
- ↑ 28.0 28.1 28.2 Verified by User:Rose on 2019-10-29
- ↑ 29.0 29.1 29.2 Verified by User:Rose on 2019-04-16