World War Z: Aftermath presents the definitive version of the co-op shooter with new missions set in the Vatican City and Russia’s snowy regions in addition to a new optional first-person mode. Not only that it features optimisations for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X so you can enjoy the action in 4K at 60fps via backwards compatibility.

With full cross-play support the game is set to get a true next-gen update next year. Powered by developer Saber Interactive’s Swarm Engine it offers up Left 4 Dead style zombie action at a scale that's definitely impressive. In fact the game is set to get a post-launch update that will increase the number of enemies on screen. Like the game itself World War Z: Aftermath is set to get post-launch support for quite sometime.

World War Z: Aftermath is the ultimate co-op zombie shooter inspired by Paramount Pictures’ blockbuster film, and the next evolution of the original hit World War Z that has now captivated over 15 million players. Turn the tide of the zombie apocalypse on consoles and PC with full cross-play. Join up to three friends or play on your own with AI teammates against hordes of ravenous zombies in intense story episodes across new zombie-ravaged locations around the world.

New Battles from a World at War: Fend for your life and make a stand against the swarm in two thrilling new story episodes — take back Vatican City in an epic confrontation in Rome and join forces with survivors in Russia’s snowbound Kamchatka region.

New Ways to Fight: Decimate the undead with a brutal new melee system featuring two-handed and dual-wield weapons like the sickle, cleaver, fire axe and sledgehammer, and experience the heart-pounding immersion of Aftermath’s optional first-person mode.

Deep Hero Progression: Level up eight unique classes, each with their own perks, including the new Vanguard-class, armed with an electrified shield that can plough through the horde with devastating efficiency. Customise your weapons and conquer new daily missions with special modifiers for bonus rewards.

The Complete World War Z Experience: Aftermath includes all content from World War Z: Game of the Year Edition, including full episodes in New York, Moscow, Marseille, Jerusalem and Tokyo.

Play With Friends Anywhere: Aftermath supports up to four-player co-op with full cross-play between consoles and PC, including the Epic Games Store and Steam.

The Next Generation of Zombie Action: Play in glorious 4K|60 FPS on next-gen systems. Endure hundreds more zombies on screen than ever before possible in the new Horde Mode XL, coming exclusively to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X in a free post-launch update.

Players who own the original World War Z are able to upgrade to Aftermath at a lower price, with the base game also set to launch on Nintendo Switch on November 2.

Here's hoping the online lag is better for Aussies in this version because the game is a lot of fun to play.