Summary

  • A new hotfix update for World War Z: Aftermath focuses on Extinction Mode bug fixes.
  • General gameplay fixes were implemented to address player issues and improve gameplay experience.
  • Quality-of-life changes include visual improvement to Community Challenge goal counter.

Saber Interactive has released a new hotfix update for World War Z: Aftermath, addressing several issues that have been affecting gameplay. The update puts a heavy focus on World War Z's Extinction Mode, as well as bringing several general fixes along with a quality of life change.

World War Z, a third-person shooter based on the 2013 movie, came out in 2019. It throws four survivors into crazy, fast fights against huge zombie hordes in places like New York, Tokyo, Moscow, and Jerusalem. Saber Interactive keeps the game fresh with regular content updates, balance changes, and gameplay improvements to maintain player interest. For instance, the Battle for Arizona update for World War Z added a fresh map, gave players more ways to customize characters and weapons, and reworked classes to make fights more strategic.

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The newest update for the popular co-op zombie game World War Z mostly focuses on fixing bugs, with a big chunk of the hotfix targeting Extinction Mode. For example, a reward problem where players missed completion bonuses during episode rotation was fixed. Also, the patch fixed incorrect pop-up messages about chapter availability for players who don’t own the required DLC, and resolved problems that stopped players without Extinction Mode from accepting invites to it. Even the confirmation button in the “mode unavailable” pop-up works correctly now, making co-op play less frustrating.

April World War Z Update Brings General Improvements

Beyond Extinction Mode, the update brings a bunch of general gameplay fixes to World War Z and a small but useful quality-of-life change. In particular, a bug that stopped players from getting the “Memento Mori” frame when joining games in progress got fixed. Other corrections include clearing a soft lock in the Heavy Weapons customization menu, fixing the “Jammer” perk for the Defensive SMG WASP-180, and making the “Drone Army” mutator work to deploy drones properly. Also, navigation problems with empty slots in the collection menu got cleaned up, and a text error for the “Doppelganger” mutator was corrected in English and Russian.

On the quality of life side, the update introduces a visual improvement to the Community Challenge goal counter by separating large numbers for easier readability. While this hotfix doesn’t introduce any new content, the attention to long-standing bugs is equally important in maintaining a smooth and enjoyable gameplay experience. It’s also worth noting that the January update for the game was similarly focused on resolving in-game issues, showing Saber Interactive’s ongoing commitment to refining and stabilizing the core World War Z experience.

World War Z April 2025 Update Path Notes

Extinction Mode:

  • Fixed a bug where the player would not receive a reward after finishing the game during the episode rotation.
  • Fixed the incorrect pop-up text about the chapter unavailability if a party member doesn’t have the DLC unlocked.
  • Fixed an issue that made it impossible for players who didn’t have the Extinction Mode unlocked to accept an invite to this mode.
  • Fixed the confirmation button in the “mode unavailable” pop-up.

General:

  • Fixed a bug where a player would not receive the “Memento Mori” frame after joining or returning to an already started game.
  • Fixed a soft-lock in the Heavy Weapons customization menu.
  • Fixed the activation mechanics of the “Jammer” perk for the Defensive SMG WASP-180.
  • Fixed a bug where the player would not receive a drone when activating the “Drone Army” mutator.
  • Fixed an issue with empty slots in the collection that could interfere with navigation.
  • Fixed the description for the “Doppelganger” mutator in English and Russian.

Quality of Life:

  • Added visual separation of numbers in the goal counter for the Community Challenge.
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April 16, 2019
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M For Mature 17+ // Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language
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Saber Interactive
Publisher(s)
Focus Home Interactive, MadDogs Games
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