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(→‎Availability: Removed the link to the Epic store from the DLC row, as it's also available on Humble. The reader should be free to choose)
 
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|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Saber Interactive}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Saber Interactive}}
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|publishers  =  
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|publishers  =
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Focus Home Interactive}}
 
 
|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>}}
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|official site= https://wwzgame.com
 
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 16, 2019}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 16, 2019}}
 
|reception    =
 
|reception    =
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|world-war-z|70}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|world-war-z|70}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Opencritic|7513/world-war-z|70}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Opencritic|7513/world-war-z|71}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|world-war-z|74}}
 
|taxonomy    =
 
|taxonomy    =
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | cosmetic, unlock }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | DLC }}
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|steam appid  =  
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{{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  =  
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|gogcom id    =  
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|gogcom id    =
 +
|official site= https://wwzgame.com
 
|hltb        = 64828
 
|hltb        = 64828
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|strategywiki =  
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|strategywiki = World War Z
 
|mobygames    = world-war-z__
 
|mobygames    = world-war-z__
 
|wikipedia    = World War Z (2019 video game)
 
|wikipedia    = World War Z (2019 video game)
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}}
 
}}
  
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'''Key points'''
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{{Introduction
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{{++}} 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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|introduction      =
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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>
+
 
 +
|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'''
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{{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://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|
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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 | Aftermath edition. Deluxe Edition is also available. | | Windows}}
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{{Availability/row| Humble | world-war-z | Epic Games Store | | | Windows }}
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{{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 }}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{DLC|
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===Version differences===
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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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{{ii}} '''Aftermath''' edition includes all content of GOTY Edition, the Rome and Kamchatka campaign episodes, and access to the first-person mode.
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{{DLC/row| Biohazard Bundle | | Windows }}
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{{ii}} '''Aftermath - Deluxe Edition''' includes all Aftermath content, Zeke Hunter Weapons Pack, and Explorer Weapons Pack.
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{{DLC/row| Military Bundle | | Windows }}
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{{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.
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{{DLC/row| The Professionals Pack | | Windows }}
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−
{{DLC/row| War Heroes Pack | | Windows }}
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==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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{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|localappdata}}\Saber\WWZ\client\storage\}}
 
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|localappdata}}\Saber\WWZ\client\storage\}}
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{{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}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
−
|discord               =  
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|discord                   =  
−
|discord notes         =  
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|discord notes             =  
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|epic games store       = true
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|epic games launcher       = true
−
|epic games store notes =  
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|epic games launcher notes =  
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|gog galaxy             =  
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|gog galaxy               =  
−
|gog galaxy notes       =  
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|gog galaxy notes         =  
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|origin                 =  
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|origin                   =  
−
|origin notes           =  
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|origin notes             =  
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|steam cloud           =  
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|steam cloud               = true
−
|steam cloud notes     =  
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|steam cloud notes         =  
−
|uplay                  =  
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|ubisoft connect          =  
−
|uplay notes           =  
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|ubisoft connect notes     =  
−
|xbox cloud             =  
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|xbox cloud               = true
−
|xbox cloud notes       =  
+
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Video settings==
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==Video==
−
{{Image|World War Z Video settings.png|Video settings.}}
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{{Image|World War Z Video settings.png|Video settings}}
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{{Image|World War Z HUD settings.png|HUD settings.}}
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{{Image|World War Z HUD settings.png|HUD settings}}
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{{Video settings
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{{Video
−
|wsgf link                  =  
+
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/world-war-z/en
−
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
+
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
−
|multimonitor wsgf award    =  
+
|multimonitor wsgf award    = silver
−
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award =  
+
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = silver
−
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =  
+
|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}}.
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|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                        = true
 
|fov                        = true
−
|fov notes                  = '''FOV Scale''' from 1.00 to 1.30 in increments of 0.05.<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>
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|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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|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing notes        = [[FXAA]], [[TAA]], up to 2x [[SSAA]] through '''Resolution Scale'''.
 
|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.
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|hdr                        = false
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|hdr                        = hackable
−
|hdr notes                  =  
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|hdr notes                  = Hackable via [[Special K]]
 +
|ray tracing                =
 +
|ray tracing notes          =  
 
|color blind                = false
 
|color blind                = false
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Input settings==
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==Input==
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{{Image|World War Z Camera settings.png|Camera settings.}}
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{{Image|World War Z Camera settings.png|Camera settings}}
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{{Image|World War Z Controls settings.png|Controls settings.}}
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{{Image|World War Z Controls settings.png|Controls settings}}
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{{Input settings
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
−
|key remap notes          =  
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|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 =  
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|full controller notes    =  
 
|full controller notes    =  
 
|controller remap          = false
 
|controller remap          = false
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|controller remap notes    = 5 control schemes, bumper and trigger swap options.
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|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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|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|xinput controllers        = limited
 
|xinput controllers        = limited
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|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>{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2019-04-16|comment=In my testing, despite the presence of controller settings, my Razer Xbox 360 controller didn't work at all.}}</ref><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>
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|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              = unknown
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|xbox prompts              = true
−
|xbox prompts notes        =
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|xbox prompts notes        = <ref name="rosexbox"/>
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|impulse triggers          = unknown
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|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              = true
 
|dualshock 4              = true
 
|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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|other button prompts      = unknown
 
|other button prompts      = unknown
 
|other button prompts notes=  
 
|other button prompts notes=  
−
|controller hotplug        = unknown
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|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          = true
 
|haptic feedback          = true
 
|haptic feedback notes    = '''Vibration''' toggle.
 
|haptic feedback notes    = '''Vibration''' toggle.
−
|simultaneous input        = unknown
+
|simultaneous input        = false
 
|simultaneous input notes  =  
 
|simultaneous input notes  =  
 
|steam input api          = false
 
|steam input api          = false
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}}
 
}}
  
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==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
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{{Image|World War Z Audio settings.png|Audio settings.}}
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{{Image|World War Z Audio settings.png|Audio settings}}
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{{Audio settings
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{{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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}}
 
}}
  
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{{Image|World War Z Game settings.png|Game settings.}}
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{{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=
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}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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|language  = French
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|language  = Simplified Chinese
 
|interface = true
 
|interface = true
 
|audio    = false
 
|audio    = false
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}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
−
|language  = Russian
+
|language  = Traditional Chinese
 
|interface = true
 
|interface = true
 
|audio    = false
 
|audio    = false
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}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
−
|language  = Italian
+
|language  = French
 
|interface = true
 
|interface = true
 
|audio    = false
 
|audio    = false
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}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
−
|language  = Spanish
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|language  = Italian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Polish
 
|interface = true
 
|interface = true
 
|audio    = false
 
|audio    = false
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}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
−
|language  = Polish
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|language  = Russian
 
|interface = true
 
|interface = true
 
|audio    = false
 
|audio    = false
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}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
−
|language  = Traditional Chinese
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|language  = Spanish
 
|interface = true
 
|interface = true
 
|audio    = false
 
|audio    = false
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}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
−
|language  = Simplified Chinese
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|language  = Japanese
 
|interface = true
 
|interface = true
 
|audio    = false
 
|audio    = false
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}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 +
  
 
==Network==
 
==Network==
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
−
|local play          = false
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|local play          = hackable
 
|local play players  =  
 
|local play players  =  
 
|local play modes    =  
 
|local play modes    =  
−
|local play notes    = <ref name="faq">{{Refurl|url=https://forums.focus-home.com/topic/36125/world-war-z-faq/2|title=World War Z - FAQ|date=April 16, 2019}}</ref>
+
|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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|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 & 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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|upnp = unknown
 
|upnp = unknown
 
|ref  = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.focus-home.com/post/121400|title=Server Addresses and Ports?|date=April 30, 2019}}</ref>
 
|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>
 
−
{{ii}} Potentially working solutions are available for Nvidia users.
 
−
{{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=
 
−
#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 the '''Program Settings''' tab.
 
−
#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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#Apply the changes.
 
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}}
 
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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=
 
−
#Download the [https://www.amd.com/en/support/kb/faq/gpu-601 AMD Cleanup Utility].
 
−
#Run the .exe file and follow the instructions.
 
−
}}
 
−
{{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=
 
−
#Download the correct [https://www.guru3d.com/files-details/geforce-391-35-whql-driver-download.html 391.35 drivers] for the running operating system.
 
−
#Run the .exe file and follow the instructions.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===Visual stuttering===
 
===Visual stuttering===
 
{{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=
 
{{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=
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#Go to Settings -> Video.
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#Go to Settings → Video.
 
#Set Graphics API to DirectX11.
 
#Set Graphics API to DirectX11.
 
}}
 
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{{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>
 
{{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=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Disable FidelityFX sharpening|ref=<ref name="sharp"/>|fix=
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# From the main menu, go to Settings -> Video.
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# From the main menu, go to Settings → Video.
 
# Set FidelityFX CAS to OFF.
 
# Set FidelityFX CAS to OFF.
 
}}
 
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|windows 32-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
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|windows arm app        = unknown
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|mac os x powerpc app  =  
 
|mac os x powerpc app  =  
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|reccont  =  
 
|reccont  =  
 
|recother =  
 
|recother =  
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|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

World War Z
World War Z cover
Developers
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
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World War Z on HowLongToBeat
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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
DRM-free after installation through Epic Games Launcher (notes may include more details)
 Aftermath edition. Deluxe Edition is also available.
Windows
GamersGate
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 Aftermath edition. Deluxe Edition is also available.
Windows
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 Aftermath edition. Deluxe Edition is also available.
Windows
Green Man Gaming
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 Aftermath edition. Deluxe Edition is also available.
Windows
Humble Store
Epic Games Launcher
 GOTY Edition.
Windows
Humble Store
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 Aftermath edition. Deluxe Edition is also available.
Windows
Microsoft Store
Microsoft Store
 Aftermath edition Included with Xbox Game Pass for PC Deluxe Edition are also available
Windows
Steam
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 Aftermath edition. Deluxe Edition is also available.
Windows

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
GOTY Edition Upgrade
Windows
Aftermath Upgrade
Windows
Season Pass Contains all GOTY Edition content.
Windows
Lobo Weapon Pack Pre-order bonus.[3] Contains four weapon variations.
Windows
Marseille Episode Contains three missions.
Ownership is not required for joining friends for private games.[4][5]
Windows
The Professionals Pack Contains character skins.
Windows
War Heroes Pack Contains character skins.
Windows
Biohazard Weapon Pack Contains four weapon variations.
Windows
Special Operations Forces Pack Contains four weapon variations.
Windows
Signature Weapons Pack Contains four weapon variations.
Windows
Last Aid Pack Contains four weapon variations.
Windows
Zeke Hunter Weapons Pack Contains two melee weapon variations.
Windows
Explorer Weapon Skins Pack Contains four weapon variations.
Windows
Valley of the Zeke Episode Contains three missions.
Ownership is not required for joining friends for private games
Windows
Pre-Apocalypse Character Skins Pack Contains four Charater variations.
Windows
Burning Skulls Weapons Skin Pack Contains four weapon variations.
Windows

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
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
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

Video settings
Video settings
HUD settings
HUD settings

Graphics feature State WSGF 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.
Ultra-widescreen
 
 Hor+ gameplay and cutscenes. Pillarboxed menu and loading screens.[7][8]
Use the ultrawide patcher to remove the menu pillarboxing.
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.
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
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
30, 60, 90, 120, or Unlimited.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
Hackable via Special K

Input

Camera settings
Camera settings
Controls settings
Controls settings

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
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
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox One & 360 controllers are supported,[12]
Xbox button prompts
[13]
Impulse Trigger vibration
[14]
PlayStation controllers
[15][16]
PlayStation button prompts
Light bar support
Adaptive trigger support
DualSense haptic feedback support
Connection modes
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
[13]
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 settings

Audio feature State Notes
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]
Game settings [Note 2]

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
French
German
Italian
Polish
Brazilian Portuguese
Russian
Spanish
Japanese


Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
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
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.[19][20]
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]
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]
  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.[23]
Disable FidelityFX sharpening[23]
  1. From the main menu, go to Settings → Video.
  2. Set FidelityFX CAS to OFF.
Use the World War Z ultrawide & multimonitor patcher.[23]

Other information

API

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

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Physics Havok [24]
Audio FMOD [24]
Cutscenes Bink Video [24]
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
Steam Client will Support only Windows 10 and later after 1 January.


Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
  2. ↑ The first-person mode is available only in the Aftermath edition of the game.

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. ↑ [1] - last accessed on April 15, 2019
  4. ↑ 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"
  5. ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2020-05-05
  6. ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2019-10-29
    Tested at a custom 5760x1080 resolution - screenshots taken and compared to 16:9 and 21:9.
  7. ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2019-10-29
    Tested at the native 2560x1080 resolution and custom 3840x1080 - screenshots taken and compared to 16:9.
  8. ↑ The Kill It With Fire Update Is LIVE! - last accessed on 2019-10-29
  9. ↑ WORLD WAR Z Game - Gameplay Walkthrough Part 1 - New York (4K 60FPS ULTRA) - last accessed on April 16, 2019
  10. ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2019-06-03
  11. ↑ World War Z - Undead Sea Update Patch Notes - last accessed on 2019-06-03
  12. ↑ PC controller support - last accessed on April 23, 2019
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 Verified by User:Rose on 2021-09-29
    Tested with an Xbox Wireless Controller.
  14. ↑ 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.
  15. ↑ /PC/ Third-Party Controller not working with the game - last accessed on April 16, 2019
  16. ↑ Controller Issue. PC version. Help - last accessed on April 16, 2019
  17. ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2019-04-16
    Rear speakers are used by the game.
  18. ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2019-04-16
    Only the voices are captioned.
  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 There will be both dedicated *and* P2P servers. - last accessed on April 16, 2019
  20. ↑ Official dev responses regarding some of the current issues - last accessed on April 16, 2019
  21. ↑ Server Addresses and Ports? - last accessed on April 30, 2019
  22. ↑ Official dev responses regarding some of the current issues (primarily on PC) - last accessed on April 16, 2019
  23. ↑ 23.0 23.1 23.2 Verified by User:Rose on 2019-10-29
  24. ↑ 24.0 24.1 24.2 Verified by User:Rose on 2019-04-16