Steam app 699130 · updated 11 Oct 2026, 18:11 UTC
World War Z is a heart-pounding coop third-person shooter for up to 4 players featuring massive swarms of hundreds of zombies, focused on fast-paced, gruesomely spectacular action.
717 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.
62 months, September 2021 to October 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.
The highest number of people in the game at once, each month. Four, because four is as far back as the source keeps anything finer than one figure a month.
14 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.
31 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.
30 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 343 hourly samples from 16 Sep, which is as far back as the source keeps every hour. Weekends are shaded.
16 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 374 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.
This Game may contain content not appropriate for all ages, or may not be appropriate for viewing at work: Frequent Violence or Gore, General Mature Content
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World War Z - Waves of Lead Trailer
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World War Z - Limitless Strain Update Trailer
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World War Z x The Walking Dead Launch Trailer
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World War Z x The Walking Dead Announcement Trailer
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World War Z - Sin City Apocalypse Update Trailer
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World War Z - Sin City Apocalypse Update
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World War Z: Aftermath - Battle of Arizona
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World War Z: Aftermath - Horde Mode XL Update
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World War Z: Aftermath - Release Trailer
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World War Z: Aftermath - Reveal Trailer
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50 developer announcements, Apr 2025 to Oct 2026 · times in UTC
Hello, Survivors! Today, overcome the sea of Zekes with new free content!Test your limits by experiencing The Walking Dead for the first time in Extinction Mode, and dive into new weapons, mutators, portrait frames, and heavy weapon…
amendesAutumn is nice to witness the leaves, and the Zekes falling down in massive amounts! 🧟🍂 Take a look at our Steam Autumn Sale, which includes discounts to the base game, Aftermath, episode DLCs, and more! 🙌 Lasting until October 8 at 10am…
amendesGet ready to overcome the sea of Zekes with the Waves of Lead update! 🧟🌊 Coming to you on October 5, 2026. Mark it on your calendars and join the Discord! 🗓✅ https://sabr.gg/4olVfk4
amendes🎂 CELEBRATE WWZ: AFTERMATH WITH DOUBLE XP! 🎂 Thank you for surviving with us through another year of crushing the Zeke swarms and amassing continuous victories. 🙏 As a reward, we're celebrating Aftermath's 5th Anniversary with a Bonus…
amendesThe Labor Day Double XP event is here for World War Z! 🧟💪⬆️ There is always work to do when it comes to surviving the apocalypse... Collect 1.5X 🔵 and 🟡 Coins, and 2️⃣XP until September 8 at 8am ET. Fight off the hordes and get those…
amendesTake part in a refreshing pool of creativity: the WWZ Summer Art Activity is back! 🌊🧟Turn up the heat by showing us your best artwork for a chance to get a special Discord role and have your art featured on our channels. 🏆🌐The activity…
amendesHello, Survivors! Today, we are releasing a hotfix to resolve several connection issues in the South Asia and China regions. We are also introducing stability improvements, including fixes for crashes and loading screen freezes. Resolved…
Patch notesThe Steam Summer sale for World War Z is live with some hot deals! 🧟🏷🔥Get World War with a 75% discount, the Aftermath Edition at 63% off, and the Deluxe Edition at 58% off. 🔫😎☀️The majority of DLCs are also discounted by 20% to 40%…
amendesTo celebrate the release of the Limitless Strain Update, we bring you a special Double XP event! 🧟🧬 Play WWZ and earn 1.5X Blue Coins, 1.5X Yellow Coins, and Double XP. 🔵🟡⏫ This bonus event will end on June 24 at 8am ET. 👀 Bring your…
amendesHello, Survivors! Today, get ready to push your skills to the limit with new free content, including weapon perks, daily challenges, mutators, custom frames, and more! This update also brings two premium Chibi Weapon Skin packs based on the…
amendesThe battle against the Zekes continues to new heights... 🧟🔥 June 18, 2026 Fight against the massive hordes with new content that is coming with the Limitless Strain Update! Save the date and join our Discord server for the release! 🗓🌐…
amendesThe May Bonus Event has arrived to World War Z! 🧟⏫🙌 Earn 1.5X Blue Coins, 1.5X Yellow Coins, and Double XP. 🔵🟡⬆️ Be sure to jump in before it ends May 26 at 8am ET. Join our Discord to find people to play with! https://discord.gg/wwz
amendesThey once said the Zeke swarms were unstoppable... They hadn't met you! 🙌 Today, we are celebrating 7 years of World War Z, where the only thing faster than a Zeke is our reload speed. 🎂 Thank you for being a part of our journey and for…
amendesThere is no time to smell the flowers during a zombie fight, but there is time to take a look at our Steam Spring Sale and see if anything discounted can enhance your World War Z experience. 🧟🙌🌸 You have until March 26 at 10am PT to check…
amendesThere are coins at the end of the rainbow, and the March Bonus Event is here to help you get them. 🪄✨ Take advantage of this lucky opportunity to harvest 1.5x Blue Coins, 1.5x Yellow Coins, and Double XP by playing WWZ. 🍀🪙☘️ 🌟 The event is…
amendesHello, Survivors! Today, we are pushing a hotfix that fixes common crash issues, including the soft lock during the "Protect Mia" objective in The Walking Dead Chapter 3, as well as other issues. To celebrate the release of John Carpenter’s…
Patch notes🧟🧨 The Lunar New Year Bonus Event is now live! 🧨🧟 Play WWZ and earn 1.5X Blue Coins, 1.5X Yellow Coins, and Double XP to celebrate this special occasion. 🔵🟡⬆️ Enjoy it to the fullest until the event ends on February 21 at 8am ET. 🌒 🎆 Find…
amendesHello, Survivors! Today, we are releasing another hotfix to resolve additional issues in the new The Walking Dead DLC for World War Z. Resolved Issues Fixed issues with documents and document perks for The Walking Dead episode.Fixed a…
Patch notesHello, Survivors! Today, we are releasing a hotfix to resolve some issues in the new The Walking Dead DLC for World War Z. Additionally, we are launching the Lunar New Year Weapon Skin Pack, which is available for purchase in the store. New…
Patch notesHello, Survivors! Today, two of the most terrifying apocalypses meet in the new World War Z x The Walking Dead DLC, bringing a new story campaign episode with new locations and characters from AMC’s iconic franchise. Prepare to face a new…
amendesGet ready for three new World War Z chapters, featuring playable characters, locations, and more from AMC’s The Walking Dead! 🧟 Coming January 29, 2026. Save the date and join our official Discord to celebrate the big release! ☠️…
amendes❄️ The Steam Winter Sale is here, offering numerous discounts for WWZ! 🧟🎁 ❄️ WWZ is at 67% off❄️ Aftermath edition is at 63% off❄️ Majority of DLCs are cheaper! Enjoy the holiday sale until January 5. 🎄☃️🌨
amendesThe dead are rising in Georgia in a new tale of survival featuring iconic heroes from AMC's The Walking Dead in World War Z! 🧟🔐 Play as these legendary characters and use their weapons to battle against numerous Walkers. 🏹💀 Take a stand for…
amendesHoHoHo 🎅🧟 The December Holiday Bonus Event has arrived! 🎁☃️ Play WWZ and earn 1.5X Blue Coins, 1.5X Yellow Coins, and Double XP. ⬆️❄️ Enjoy it while it lasts, as this bonus event ends on December 26 at 8am ET. ⏰ Find someone to play with to…
amendesA new horde rises... 👀🚨 Get ready and stay tuned for more! 🧟♂️🔒Check the video teaser here: Join the World War Z game community: https://discord.gg/wwz
amendesExplore the freezing, snowy maps of WWZ. Look for ways to create a Zeke pyramid that resembles a holiday tree, and then bring it down in a spectacle of explosions. 🧟🎄💥 Share your best attempt with us for a chance at a custom Discord role…
amendes🍂🍁 The Thanksgiving Bonus Event is here! 🍁🍂Thank you for being with us for another year of Zeke's killings. 🧟To celebrate this occasion, the November Double XP event is now live! 🙌 Earn 1.5X Blue Coins, 1.5X Yellow Coins, and Double XP.…
amendesSteam Awards voting is now open! We hope you consider us for the "Labor of Love" category at this year’s Steam Awards. 2025 brought another year of content updates, Double XP events, and community activities to World War Z. Since its…
amendes👻 BOO! 🧟 The Halloween Bonus event is jumping into WWZ today! 🫣 No more lurking around, the Halloween Bonus event is now live and lasting until November 4 at 8am ET!👀 Play WWZ and earn 1.5X Blue Coins, 1.5X Yellow Coins, and Double XP. 🎃⬆️…
amendes🧟 Do you hear those Zeke noises from a distance? It's time for some screaming sales! 🧟📢Get the majority of WWZ items with a discount, which includes WWZ at 67%, Aftermath at 63%, Las Vegas DLCs at 20%, and so much more! 🙌 Tell your friends…
amendes🧟 Embrace the spooky season by enjoying the discounts that WWZ has to offer, which include:WWZ - 67%WWZ: Aftermath - 63%Sin City Apocalypse and Vegas Skins - 20%And so much more lasting until October 6, at 10am PT! 🎃🍁
amendesHello, Survivors! Today, we are releasing the free Heavy Ordnance update, which adds new mutators, custom frames, and weapon perks.Heavy weapons are receiving weapon perks for the first time, and two new premium DLC skin packs are being…
amendes🎁🧟 4 Years of World War Z: Aftermath requires a surprise Double XP event! 🧟🎁 Adding to the Heavy Ordnance update announcement, we are excited to give you a Bonus event to celebrate Aftermath's 4th Anniversary. 🎊🙌 Play WWZ and earn 1.5X Blue…
amendesThe Heavy Ordnance update is coming in full strength on September 25! 🗓🦾 Join our Discord server and stay tuned for news in the following days:https://discord.gg/wwz
amendes🧟☀️ Our summer Double XP Event is here and ready to heat up! 🧟☀️ Play WWZ and earn 1.5X Blue Coins, 1.5X Yellow Coins, and Double XP. 🔵🟡⬆️ You have until September 1 at 8am ET to warm up quickly and get the most out of this event. 💪🔥 ⛱ Find…
amendesAim, shoot, and set your target on these discounts while this offer lasts until September 1 at 10am PT:🎯 WWZ - 67%🎯 Aftermath Edition - 63%🎯 Majority of the DLCs are cheaper!Take a look and see if there is anything for you!
amendesThe Zeke swarms are taking over VR, World War Z VR is OUT NOW! 🧟🥽☣️ Battle Hundreds of Zombies at a time🏙 Explore 3 Immersive Environments🙌 Play as 7 Survivor Characters📈 Overcome 3 Difficulty ModesCheck the Launch trailer here: World War Z…
amendesHello, Survivors! The new “Chibi Rush” update for World War Z is releasing today.A free quality-of-life update that introduces a new primary weapon, character portraits, and custom frames for all players.Prepare to slay the Zekes in style…
amendesWorld War Z is receiving some anime love with the Chibi Rush update coming on July 24! (っ'ヮ'c)Ever wondered what the survivors would look like in Chibi style? Stay tuned in the following days for more reveals! 👀A new weapon - the Universal…
amendesThe swarms are approaching… Challenge the odds by facing hundreds of zombies on screen at a time! 🧟📈Choose your tactics to defeat special infected and explore TEN maps across three episodes in full VR locomotion mode. 🥽🌐World War Z VR is…
amendes🎆🎊 Earn Double XP and more Coins today by playing WWZ! 🎆🎊 Appreciate the fireworks and the Zeke explosions while getting 1.5X Blue Coins, 1.5X Yellow Coins, and Double XP. ⬆️ Make sure to stick around and enjoy the Event to the fullest…
amendesTo give a warm welcome to Summer, we are happy to announce that WWZ is taking part in the Steam Summer Sale! 🏖🧟 Enjoy the offers with WWZ 67% discounted, the Aftermath Edition at 63%, and all the DLCs, including the Vegas ones, available at…
amendesGet ready to make some artistic blood waves with the Summer Art Community Activity! 🌊🩸🎨 It's time yet again for the Survivors and the Zekes to take a break from the apocalypse and go enjoy a trip... this time on a cruise! 🧟🛳 How would you…
amendesThe swarms are back for more in World War Z VR! Coming to Steam VR on August 12.🧟🥽 Feel the gore and immersive chaos like never before with: 🧟 Zombies Hordes: Endure overwhelming swarms of more than 200 zombies on screen at a time in the…
amendesGet WWZ at 67% off, the Aftermath Edition at 63%, and all DLCs at a reduced price. 🩸 This offer will end June 2 at 10 am PT. Enjoy it while the dead are rising and share it everywhere! ⏳🌕…
amendes⚔️🩸 The May Bonus Event is now live - Earn Double XP and more Coins today! ⚔️🩸 Play WWZ and get 1.5X Blue Coins, 1.5X Yellow Coins, and Double XP. 🙌 Take the most out of this bonus event, which will end on May 26 at 8am ET. ⏰ 💣 Search for…
amendesResolved Issues 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…
Patch notes🎂 The Anniversary Double XP Event is here! WWZ is turning 6 years today! 🎂 Celebrate the anniversary of WWZ’s launch by earning 1.5X Blue Coins, 1.5X Yellow Coins, and Double XP. 🥳🎉 Be sure to enjoy this surprise event until it ends on…
amendesHello, Survivors! Today, we are releasing the free Community Challenge update which features new community challenges, mutators, rewards, portrait frames, and more! New challenges are awaiting you... prove your skills and fight against the…
amendes📣 The FREE Community Challenge update is arriving next week! 🙌 7 new mutators are charging their way to Challenge Horde Mode, including: 👥 Dopelganger 💥 Сluster Shells 🔥 Hot Stuff 🧯 Fire-resistant 🩸 Acid Spit ... Join the Discord server and…
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What Steam runs, and with what. Straight from the app configuration.
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| Retail | en_us\client\bin\pc\wwzRetail.exe | windows 64 | ||
| Release | en_us\client\bin\pc\wwzRelease.exe | windows 64 | branch aftermath_review, beta_branch, beta_for_mrktng, bg_steam, fh_branch, gd_playtests, gd_playtests_2, h2_branch, handheld, hm2_playtest, hmxl_preview, kochprostest, ld_playtest, new_features_playtest, references, release_branch, romexl_preview, sbr_qa_main, sbr_qa_stable, trailerteam_test | |
| Profile | en_us\client\bin\pc\wwzProfile.exe | windows 64 | branch aftermath_review, beta_branch, beta_for_mrktng, bg_steam, fh_branch, gd_playtests, gd_playtests_2, h2_branch, handheld, hm2_playtest, hmxl_preview, kochprostest, ld_playtest, new_features_playtest, references, release_branch, romexl_preview, sbr_qa_main, sbr_qa_stable, trailerteam_test | |
| Retail | en_us\client\bin\pc\wwzRetail.exe | windows 64 | branch aftermath_review, beta_branch, beta_for_mrktng, bg_steam, fh_branch, gd_playtests, gd_playtests_2, h2_branch, handheld, hm2_playtest, hmxl_preview, kochprostest, ld_playtest, new_features_playtest, references, release_branch, romexl_preview, sbr_qa_main, sbr_qa_stable, trailerteam_test |
The folders Steam Cloud syncs. The root is a token Steam uses for a location on your own machine, not a path this page can know.
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gameinstall | SavesDir | *.sav |
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