FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – May 28, 2025 – The swarm is back for more! Today Saber Interactive revealed World War Z VR, a totally-new, first-person, single-player experience based on the blockbuster Paramount Pictures film and Saber’s best-selling game franchise, enjoyed by over 25 million players around the world. Launching August 12, 2025, on Meta Quest and SteamVR, World War Z VR faithfully reimagines the intense action of the original World War Z game to create the most immersive VR zombie experience ever. Take on hordes of over 200 zombies on screen at a time, an astounding technical feat for VR which will put your skills to the ultimate test!
World War Z VR is available to pre-order today on the Meta Store and Steam for $19.99 | £14.99 | €19.99. All pre-orders come with the Golden Skin Pack, featuring four exclusive gold weapon skins.
Announcement Trailer: YouTube
Developed and published by Saber, World War Z VR is designed from the ground up to capture the series’ legendary scale and action for long-time fans and VR enthusiasts alike. Every gameplay mechanic of the original World War Z has been fully reimagined for VR to deliver a gripping sense of realism and excitement with each moment.
Take on hordes of undead across vast environments in three unique locations – New York, Tokyo and Marseille. Customize your challenge to suit your playstyle with a variety of characters, weapons, perks and difficulty settings to choose from.
Key Features
- Battle Hordes of Zombies in VR: Endure overwhelming swarms of more than 200 zombies on screen at a time in the ultimate VR zombie experience!
- Explore Immersive Environments: Navigate massive levels with total immersion across three real-world locations overrun by the undead – New York, Tokyo and Marseille.
- 7 Playable Characters: Select your operative and dive into each mission with your pre-selected AI squad. Equip a wide variety of weapons and perks to give yourself the edge over the most gruesome firefights.
- Survive Epic Challenges: Zombies will adapt to their surroundings and your playstyle to hunt you down, while special infected enemies raise the stakes even higher. Choose from three difficulty modes and overcome all odds to live to fight another day!
Pre-order World War Z VR for Meta Quest 3, Meta Quest 2, Meta Quest Pro, or SteamVR today to secure four exclusive weapon skins when the game debuts on August 12. Steam users can also pre-order a special bundle that includes both the new World War Z VR and the original World War Z featuring a 20% discount.
For the latest World War Z news, visit WWZgame.com, and follow the series on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.
About Saber Interactive
Saber Interactive is a worldwide publisher and developer consisting of 13 studios in the Americas and Europe. Creating games for all major platforms based on original and licensed IPs, Saber’s titles include Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, John Carpenter's Toxic Commando, Jurassic Park: Survival, World War Z, A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead, SnowRunner, and Expeditions: A MudRunner Game. Founded in 2001, Saber is known for two decades of development partnerships with leading developers and publishers, including producing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt for Nintendo Switch, Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Crysis Remastered, and many others. Learn more at https://saber.games.
About Paramount Consumer Products
Paramount Consumer Products oversees all licensing and merchandising for Paramount (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA), a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by a diverse slate of consumer brands, Paramount Consumer Products’ portfolio is based on content from platforms including Paramount+, CBS (including CBS Television Studios and CBS Television Distribution), cable networks (including MTV, Nickelodeon and Showtime), and Paramount Pictures. Additionally, the division operates Paramount Game Studios. With properties spanning animation, live-action, preschool, youth and adult, Paramount Consumer Products is committed to creating the highest quality product for some of the world’s most beloved, iconic franchises. To view our range of consumer products and Paramount branded apparel, visit ParamountShop.com.