World War Z Switch release date confirmed for November

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The Aftermath expansion is due out later this month

More than a year after its reveal, the World War Z Switch port finally has a release date, and it's just a few weeks away.

The Switch version of World War Z was first announced back in April 2020 alongside the Game of the Year Edition. At the time, Saber Interactive CEO Matt Karch told IGN that porting World War Z to Switch was "the hardest thing that we have had to do," which might explain why it took so long to confirm a release date.

World War Z first launched in April 2019, and it's available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S. The game's first expansion, titled World War Z: Aftermath, is due to launch on September 19 for $39.99 or $19.99 if you already own the base game. The DLC adds new maps, weapons, monsters, a first-person mode, and a brand new melee system. Better yet, the new-gen versions of World War Z: Aftermath support 4K and 60FPS, offering a premium alternative to the convenience of the mobile Switch port.

While crossplay is supported on other platforms, a Saber Interactive spokesperson confirmed to GamesRadar+ that World War Z on Switch will not support crossplay.

Looking for something new to play with friends? We've got plenty of great options on our list of the best co-op games to play in 2021.

Jordan Gerblick
Jordan Gerblick
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