The old zombie experience is coming to new platforms

Jul 30, 2015 16:24 GMT  ·  By

After many different leaks and rumors, Ubisoft finally confirms that it is, in fact, remastering the old ZombiU title for a PC, PS4, and Xbox One launch in August. The former Wii U exclusive also has a few screenshots and a pretty great video.

ZombiU launched right alongside Nintendo's new Wii U console back in 2012. Ubisoft, alongside the Japanese company, spent plenty of money on marketing the exclusive title, as well as its special features, like the novel use of the GamePad.

Unfortunately for those that did get a Wii U and ZombiU, the title failed to generate great sales and Ubisoft apparently decided to cancel any plans for a sequel.

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However, it seems that the French company is still willing to make something out of the property, as it confirms that Zombi is coming to PC, PS4, and Xbox One next month.

The game boasts optimization for the new platforms, in order to deliver "a new level of horror," but Ubisoft declines to say just what new elements are present in this version of the zombie game, besides better textures or visuals.

Besides these mysterious improvements, the game still brings the same compelling mechanics from the Wii U version, as Zombi features a decent survival horror experience with permanent death and plenty of challenges throughout the infested streets of London.

"Players will experience the original oppressive and intense elements that made ZombiU so innovative. The bug-out bag is a necessary component for survival for each player. With permadeath, players are faced with a death mechanic which puts them in the body of a different survivor each time they die. In order to retain the equipment they previously gathered in their bug-out bag, they are forced to track down their old, infected character," Ubisoft explains.

Zombi is coming on August 18 across PC, PS4, and Xbox One. It will be a digital-only experience, so you won't be able to buy it from stores. Check it out in action in the screenshots and video below.

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