Free Battle of Arizona update for World War Z: Aftermath available today

Saber Interactive has announced that the free Battle of Arizona update for World War Z: Aftermath has arrived today. The update adds a brand new map for Horde Mode XL (playable on PC, Xbox Series S|X, and PlayStation 5), while the team has also released the new Desert Defenders Weapon Pack.

The press release states: “Set in an abandoned military museum in Phoenix, this latest map takes the war against the Swarms to new, challenging extremes. Do you have what it takes to hold the line against impossible odds?”

Check out the trailer below:

Back to the Desert Defenders Pack: This is a “premium pack that includes the new Kukri melee weapon that slices AND dices, as well as four new military-grade desert-themed weapon skins designed specifically for the DE50 Pistol, 1877 SBL Rifle, TMP5 Submachine Gun, and M500 Shotgun. The Desert Defenders Weapons Pack is available for €4.99 | £3.99”.

In addition, there is a free update for owners of the original game and Aftermath with:

• New Power-Up – Enhancement Bags: Discover brand new Enhancement Bag Power-Ups on PvE and Horde Mode maps that will give you the edge in the heat of battle! Equip yourself with a variety of bonuses, including a unique strike boost, increased ammo capacity, and an additional equipment slot.
• Class swapping in Horde Mode and Horde Mode XL: Players can now change their class once during each preparation wave, giving you the opportunity to adapt your tactics in an emergency!
• Custom Player Portrait Frames: Showcase your achievements with new customizable player portrait frames displayed in lobbies and on the scoreboard.

In case you didn’t know, World War Z: Aftermath is now fully cross-platform playable between PC and consoles. This new Arizona campaign episode joins the other episodes set in New York, Moscow, Tokyo, Jerusalem, Rome, and other cities.

World War Z: Aftermath is now available for PC and consoles.