Bend Studio returns to its 2019 PlayStation 4 zombie survival game with a fresh PlayStation 5 and PC release. The remaster upgrades visual elements like lighting, shadows, and environmental details to showcase next-generation capabilities. Creative lead Kevin McAllister highlighted improvements that make the game look more natural, with deeper nighttime scenes and more realistic sky tones.
The new version introduces several gameplay modes that expand player experiences. Horde Assault allows players to battle massive zombie swarms that can reach up to 800 enemies, compared to the original story mode's 500-zombie encounters. Speedrun and permadeath modes offer additional challenges for players seeking intense survival gameplay.
Permadeath mode emerged from community feedback, giving players an ultimate survival challenge with two difficulty settings. Players can choose between restarting the entire game or resuming from the start of a specific act when Deacon St. John dies. McAllister recommends careful resource management and strategic decision-making to survive the unforgiving gameplay mode.
The new version introduces several gameplay modes that expand player experiences. Horde Assault allows players to battle massive zombie swarms that can reach up to 800 enemies, compared to the original story mode's 500-zombie encounters. Speedrun and permadeath modes offer additional challenges for players seeking intense survival gameplay.
Permadeath mode emerged from community feedback, giving players an ultimate survival challenge with two difficulty settings. Players can choose between restarting the entire game or resuming from the start of a specific act when Deacon St. John dies. McAllister recommends careful resource management and strategic decision-making to survive the unforgiving gameplay mode.
