“World War Z VR” Launches Massive Zombie Hordes on Quest & PC VR This August

Oh man, where do I even start with this? So, Saber Interactive—you know, the folks behind that shooter, World War Z from 2019—yep, they’re diving into VR now. I mean, who saw that coming? Or maybe it was obvious? Anyway, mark your calendars for August 12th, because that’s when you can strap on your Quest or SteamVR headset and get swarmed by zombies. Sounds like a fun Saturday, right?

So, this World War Z VR thing—it’s not just some quick port. Nah, they’re building it all new, just for VR. Like, a fresh spin on the chaos of the original game. But here’s the twist: if you’re used to that third-person multiplayer action, well, switch gears. It’s first-person and single-player only. And you’re globe-trotting—from New York to Tokyo to Marseille. I’m already wondering if I’ll make it past the first level!

Okay, here’s a bit that caught my eye. They say you can face off against “over 200 zombies” at once—I mean, that’s almost like trying to pass through Times Square on a Friday night except, you know, with more groaning and brain-eating. They’re promising seven characters, a load of weapons, and perks. Oh, and three difficulty levels. Perfect. I’ll probably stick it on easy and still lose my mind.

And just when you thought you could predict their moves, these zombies aren’t lazy. Nope, they apparently react to what you’re doing, which makes me think… are they smarter than I am? Plus, they’ve got those special infected types to really mess with your plan—like I have plans.

So yeah, the whole thing’s available for pre-order if you’re into that sort of thing. It’s $20—no discounts, though, sad face. But hey, you get some shiny ‘Golden Skin Pack’ weapon bonus. Honestly, gold weapons? Why not, right?

Anyway, that’s the lowdown. I might just go and see if I can dig up my VR headset from the abyss of my closet. Or maybe I’ll wait until someone tells me how they survived 200 zombies.