More Zombies Coming our Way in the Upcoming MMO, The War Z!!
More zombies are coming later this Fall and they still want your brains!! Geez … these guys need a new gimmick!! But at least we’re not talking about another “found footage” movie … these zombies are coming at us in the form of a new survival horror MMO, THE WAR Z. THE WAR Z will be available this fall for a mere $30, and registration for its closed beta is now in progress:
The game is in development by Hammerpoint Interactive, which is a brand-new developer. “The major difference is that DayZ is a fantastic mod for a hardcore military simulation game,” stated Hammerpoint Interactive Senior Game Designer Eric Nordin. Nordin added, “We are creating a standalone game, with the entire world designed around a zombie apocalypse, so that players feel completely immersed in that environment.”
Features include:
- Big open worlds to explore between 200 to 400 square kilometers
- Two modes of play: Normal and Hardcore
- Combination of first-person and third-person perspectives
- Meld of PvE (player versus environment) and PvP (player versus player)
- Strong Role Playing Elements
- Multiple playable characters with customizable features
- Unique social elements, including bounties, help requests, trap setting, etc.
- Safe settlements where players can purchase, sell and store items as well as post notes for other players
- Dozens of unique skills that can be learned and improved
- Up to 250 players per game server
- New weapons and items become available as players explore the game world
- Full developer support with regularly scheduled, free content updates
- Dedicated public servers as well as private servers that can be completely self-managed in game client
- Single purchase, downloadable client with ability to play full game without subscriptions or requiring in-game transactions
