Charge into the undead apocalypse in World War Z, Saber Interactive’s 2019 co-op third-person shooter that stormed PS4, Xbox One, and PC on April 16, 2019, expanded with Aftermath in 2021, and still swarms strong in 2025 with over 25 million players captivated. This isn’t just a zombie game—it’s a heart-pounding frenzy where you team up with up to 3 friends to mow down massive hordes across Jerusalem, New York, Moscow, and Tokyo, now freshly added to Xbox Game Pass Essential on December 3, 2025.

Blast walkers with shotguns, frag heavies with grenades, or fortify barricades in Swarm mode’s escalating waves, powered by Swarm Engine’s AI for 500+ zombie rushes, hitting 4K/60 FPS on PS5/Xbox Series X|S (Steam peaks ~2,570 24-hour, 828 live). Customize classes (Gunslinger, Slasher), grind perks, and tackle First-Person Horde or Versus—Aftermath adds Tokyo/Tel Aviv, new weapons, and story missions for 20-40 hours solo/co-op.

The vibe? Swarm panic meets cinematic gore—think tidal zombie waves, chopper rescues, and a tense OST that amps the frenzy. Critics averaged 78 on Metacritic, fans on X praise its co-op rush amid regular updates. Free via Game Pass or slashed 67% on Steam—World War Z dares you to outlast the horde. Gear up and swarm the dead!