World War Z arrived last November on Switch, standing up as an impressive technical feat; we weren't overly enamoured with the actual game in our review, though. Nevertheless, it's the sort of game where arranging to play with friends can elevate it to a new level as you team up to mow down a whole lot of zombies.
In terms of content the Switch doesn't have the 'Aftermath' version found on other systems, but it has now caught up with some older free DLC and added some welcome features.
Saber Interactive has added Horde Mode Z and Marseille in terms of content, and in a notable addition you can now enjoy campaign co-op on a local wireless connection, too. That local wireless play can't be used in other modes, though, but could be useful if you're on the road and want to play with a buddy that also owns the game.
The trailer is extremely short and age-gated, but the patch notes are below.
- Defy the undead in the Marseille episode
- Added Horde Mode Z game mode
- New local hotspot multiplayer mode
- Added 'Message of the Day' banners
- General gameplay and graphical fixes
- Improved overall performance
The patch should have rolled out by now, so let us if you'll be jumping back into World War Z on Switch.
[source youtube.com]
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I really like this game, and it runs and looks extremely well on switch although I would like crossplay so I can play with my son who's on xbox
'Added Marseille' is a very funny patch note without any prior context.
You had me with the local wireless play update! I wondered why this game didn't have local wireless play features at launch. I'll definitely have to pick up another copy soon! Now give me gyro aiming controls please!
Well, that means I have 3 places to be tonight, and 2 of them have a zombie problem,:
Giddy Park in Neighborville,
Martinaise in Revachol (lots of problems there, but so far no zombies... And SOMEONE prophesied 'Something beautiful is going to happen'),
and Marseille, where zombies are probably piling up... Literally.
@DTfeartheBEARD gyro has already been patched in earlier, works pretty well.
@DTfeartheBEARD let me know if it’s good. I’ll check back here. There’s already splatoon 3 and zombie army 4 local wireless play supported games coming out. I have interest though.
@Shambo Oh, I didn't know that. I haven't played it in a few months. Thanks for the info.
@sixrings Let you know if the local wireless play support is good? Have you had problems with local wireless before? I'm definitely looking forward to Zombie Army 4! Mario Strikers will also support local wireless play!
It's on my list of must own games but I'm currently busy with Red Faction Guerilla, Dragon's Dogma, and Dying Light 😬
@DTfeartheBEARD I meant the game and the mode
I have had local wireless problems in sonic and Mario at the olympics and overcooked 2. Some reason those games often lag.
I've never played the Switch version but I do know this game is awesome. I'll check this out when it comes down to the right price.
World war Z has an all new meaning as of late
Pretty good game, specially now, with all that's been included!
Talking about good updates, others you could mention are the patches for Dying Light, Disco Elysium and Apex Legends. They all run very stable now, finally!
Doesn't seem to be anyone playing multiplayer anymore.
Love this game so much, Saber Interactive had done a great job with this port.
Loved this on PS4 and even on Switch while on the go. Will give this another go after Kirby.
Local Wireless co op !?
im buying it
It's still on my wishlist at the moment. The updates I have read since the games release have made me more interested in the game, to be fair.
@SearchingS I loving seeing more and more people on here supporting local wireless play
@sixrings is amazing features
Does anyone think there will be an update allowing switch players to play world war z with Xbox players?
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