World War Z is a third-person shooter video game developed and published by Saber Interactive. It was released for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One on 16 April 2019, and a Nintendo Switch version was released on 2 November 2021. It was also released for Google Stadia on 5 April 2022. Ports for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S are set to release on 24 January 2023. The game receives a new update today, which focuses on the game’s issues. The patch notes of the World War Z April 8 update are below.
World War Z April 8 Out Now, Patch Notes
New Content
- Reworked Extinction Mode:
- – The mode is now unlocked after completing any map on the Insane difficulty or higher.
- – The mode now includes two Episodes to choose from and the reward is given for fully completing one of them.
- – The weapon skin reward will now change every week together with the Episodes.
- Added Community Challenges: Time-limited challenges with a shared goal for all players.
- Added the Royal Vengeance Heavy Weapons Skin Pack: Skin rewards for the Machine Gun MAG5, Payload Rifle BF25, and Heavy Assault Shotgun Taiga-12 for completing the Community Challenges.
- Added the Knight Heavy Weapons Skin Pack: Skin rewards for the MGL Hailstorm MGL, RPG Launcher RPGL4, and Heavy Assault Shotgun Taiga-12 for completing Extinction Mode.
- Added four new custom portrait frames: Red Light, Memento Mori, To the Top, and Virologist.
- Added seven new mutators: Hot Stuff, Сluster Shells, Doppelganger, Fire-resistant, Acid Spit, Effective Defense, and Overprice.
- Reworked three mutators: Epilogue, Sell-out, and Taxes.
Resolved Issues
- Fixed several connection issues with starting full-party sessions.
- Fixed an issue where the player would not receive Blue Coins in Extinction Mode if the skin reward was already obtained.
- Removed the white stripe from under the minimap.
- Fixed an issue with incorrect skin icons for the MAG5.
- Fixed an issue with unlocking the “Waster” portrait frame.
- Fixed localization for Defensive SMG “G-Force” perk in Japanese.
- Fixed localization for Classic Bullpup Rifle “Scorpion Sting” and “Adrenaline” perks in Japanese.
