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A new series is in development for The Walking Dead, reuniting key characters like Rick, Daryl, Michonne, Maggie, and Negan.
A crossover between The Walking Dead and World War Z is happening, with a new DLC campaign featuring Rick, Daryl, Michonne, and Negan in World War Z.
This World War Z DLC includes three story chapters set in locations from The Walking Dead series, such as the Prison, Alexandria Safe Zone, and Grady Memorial Hospital.
Players can use signature weapons for each character (e.g., Ricks magnum, Michonnes katana, Daryls crossbow, Negans Lucille) in the new World War Z DLC, which launches in January 2026 on multiple platforms including PC, PlayStation, and Xbox.

The Walking Dead and World War Z Crossover: New DLC Reunites Rick, Daryl, Michonne, and Negan

While The Walking Dead universe was thought to be concluding with the final season of Daryl Dixon’s storyline, a new series is reportedly in development that will reunite Daryl, Rick, Michonne, Maggie, and Negan to weave together their individual arcs. In addition to this potential series, another surprise has gained attention online: a crossover between The Walking Dead and World War Z. Saber Interactive (developer of Space Marine 2) has announced a new campaign for World War Z, their Left 4 Dead-like game released in 2019, that will crossover with the iconic AMC zombie series. This new World War Z downloadable content (DLC) campaign features Rick Grimes, Daryl Dixon, Michonne, and Negan. Andrew Lincoln and Norman Reedus reprise their roles to provide voice work. The expansion includes three story chapters set in locations from The Walking Dead series, including the Prison, Alexandria Safe Zone, and Grady Memorial Hospital. It is scheduled to launch next month, in January 2026, on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store.

World War Z X The Walking Dead DLC: Rick, Michonne, Daryl, Negan Unite Against New Walker Threats

Players can embody Rick Grimes (with his signature magnum), Michonne (with her katana), Daryl Dixon (with his crossbow), and Negan (with his baseball bat Lucille) as they navigate these new locations. The DLC also introduces two new melee weapons—Michonne’s Katana and Negan’s Bat Lucille—and two new weapon skins—Rick’s Revolver and Daryl’s Crossbow. Furthermore, the signature Zekes in World War Z have been transformed into Walkers, and a new type of Zeke, the Spiked Walker, has been introduced. Players can only damage Spiked Walkers when they are knocked down. A trailer detailing the World War Z x The Walking Dead campaign, set to release in January 2026 for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox, is available on the World War Z Game YouTube channel. With over 30 million players globally, World War Z is a massive hit, and fans can now wishlist the DLC on Steam to learn more about its features.

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