Saber Interactive’s third-person action-shooter,World War Z, was first announced in 2019 and released later the same year.World War Z’s multiplayer shooter is defined through the impressive zombie horde onslaughts players must stave off, and many updates and enhancements have been announced concerning whether the game will appear on other systems.

Now, Saber has made an announcement during this weekend’s IGN Expo, which reveals a first look at a new enhancement upgrade andexpansion pack coming toWorld War Z. TheWorld War Zexpansion is a treat for players both new and old, since it will feature upgraded content from previous editions of the game and new content as part of the expansion.

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World War Zhas announcedAftermath, anexpansion that is set to introduce new characters and mechanics alongside a general enhancement upgrade.World War Z:Aftermathwill feature upgraded gameplay on next-generation systems with 4k 60ps, but the upgrade also adds many new features into the game.World War Z:Aftermathwill reportedly feature a new melee combat system, a first-person-perspective mode, andcross-play across consoles and PC.

The melee combat mechanics introduced inWorld War Z: Aftermathappear diverse, utilizing a number of different weapons at the player’s disposal.World War Z: Aftermath’s cinematic trailer also debuts new maps as incoming from transmission feeds. The new maps available inWorld War Z: Aftermathinclude Rome, Vatican City, and Russia’s Kamchatka peninsula. Further, the expansion is set to includestory episode missions forWorld War Z: Aftermathin its new maps.

World War Z: Aftermathprovides new and existing players with bountiful content and new additions that may perhaps revitalize the game’s mechanics, such as offering to let players swap to a first-person-perspective. Moreover,World War Z’s Game of the Year Edition is included in theAftermathexpansion, making it the ultimate edition for fans. With a number of new content additions that perhaps modify or improve the game’s previous feel, fans of the base game that are eager for more may be pleasantly surprised.

Players can experienceWorld War Z: Aftermathin solo games, multiplayer with three others, or AI-based matchmaking.Aftermathis the perfect opportunity for fans new and old to return toWorld War Zthis year, and fans may not have to wait too long to get their hands on the game’s newest expansion update since it is slated to release sometime this year.

World War Z: Aftermathis currently slated to release for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S in 2021.

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