AMC crossover brings iconic survivors and new threats to consoles
Summary
– World War Z launches a The Walking Dead crossover on PS5 and PS4 in January
– Rick Grimes, Daryl Dixon, Michonne, and Negan headline a three chapter campaign
– New Walker types and tighter maps reshape the gameplay experience
World War Z is set to expand its zombie apocalypse with a major crossover featuring AMC’s The Walking Dead. The new content arrives on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 in January, blending two distinct visions of the undead into a unified experience.
The crossover reworks traditional World War Z gameplay by introducing Walkers alongside the fast-moving Zekes players are used to facing. While map sizes remain similar, routes have been redesigned to feel tighter and more claustrophobic. Players will be pressured by slower but more dangerous herds that can quickly overwhelm if not managed carefully.
Special infected from World War Z, including Bulls and Bombers, remain part of the threat. A brand new enemy, the Spiked Walker, has also been introduced. This Walker features an armored head and causes bleeding damage at close range, making melee combat risky. Players are encouraged to weaken it from a distance before finishing it off while it is down.
Beyond gameplay changes, the crossover adds a full campaign episode told across three chapters. The story stars Rick Grimes, Daryl Dixon, Michonne, and Negan, with Andrew Lincoln and Norman Reedus reprising their roles as the characters. Each chapter focuses on familiar locations and survival driven storytelling tied closely to The Walking Dead universe.
Chapter one takes place at the Prison, where what begins as a rescue effort turns into a desperate fight for survival. Chapter two shifts to Alexandria, which is discovered in flames and overrun by Walkers, forcing players to adapt under mounting pressure. The final chapter moves to Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, where the group searches for vital medical supplies amid heavy Walker presence.
The characters arrive with signature gear that reflects their on screen identities. Rick carries a new Revolver skin, Daryl brings his Crossbow, while Michonne and Negan introduce new melee weapons featuring her Katana and his iconic bat Lucille.
By merging fast paced action with slow burning tension, the crossover aims to offer something fresh for fans of both franchises. The World War Z and The Walking Dead partnership brings familiar faces, new enemies, and reimagined combat to consoles early next year.
