Thezombiegenre has seen some really great releases in the last few years. TheResident Evilremakeshave continued to please both series veterans and newcomers alike,Dying Light 2has received a plethora of updates that have kept the community hooked, and evenDead Island 2managed to come back from the dead and actually hit store shelves.
But this modernzombiegaming renaissance is far from over. While a newResident Evilwasn’t revealed at this year’s Game Awards, zombie fans still have a lot to look forward to next year. From big AAA releases to possible Indie gems, the zombie genre already has a handful of exciting releases waiting in the wings for 2025.
Every Zombie Game That Could Come Out in 2025
Killing Floor 3
Announced at Gamescom Opening Night Live in August 2023,Killing Floor 3is the next installment in the long-running zombie co-op horde shooter series.Killing Floorhas come a long way since its origins of being anUnreal Tournament 2004mod, and its third entry is set to be the biggest and best yet.
Featuring 6-player co-op,Killing Floor 3will have players teaming up as a group of Nightfall rebels looking to overthrow the evil megacorp Horzine and its army of brainwashed Zeds. Just like previous entries, players will carve their way through relentless hordes of monsters with a vast arsenal of weapons, gadgets, and unlockable skills.Killing Floor 3has just been given aMarch 2025 release date.
Dying Light: The Beast
Probably one of the most anticipated zombie game releases of next year,Dying Light: The Beastwill be a shorter standalone adventure that sees players take control oforiginalDying Lightprotagonist Kyle Craneonce more. Set in the rural area of Castor Woods,Dying Light: The Beastwill feature a brand new open-world to explore, complete with an array of new gear and weapons to find and use against the growing horde.
WhileDying Light: The Beastcan be played solo, it supports 4-player co-op, giving players a bit more breathing room when fighting the game’s new abominations.Dying Light: The Beastcurrently has a release window of Summer 2025.
A side-scrolling zombie survival game,Into the Dead: Our Darkest Dayshas the potential to be one of2025’s hidden gems. Set in the 1980s, players must make their way through the remains of Walton City, scavenging as many supplies as they can and taking them back to home base. Along the way, players will find new survivors that they need to house and protect, using the game’s crafting system to satisfy both their physical and psychological needs.
A demo forInto the Dead: Our Darkest Daysis available now, and the full game is set to launch some time in 2025.
God Save Birmingham
Another Indie zombie game that looks promising,God Save Birminghamis set to hitSteam Early Access in 2025. Set in a 14th century version of the titular UK city,God Save Birminghamsees a mysterious plague turn its inhabitants into flesh-eating zombies. In its early access launch, players will be able to explore about a quarter of the medieval town, with the rest being added before its eventual 1.0 release.
State of Decay 3
Announced all the way back in July 2020,State of Decay 3finally resurfaced earlier this year, appearing during Xbox’s packed June Showcase. Soon after its announcement, Windows Central’s Jez Corden mentioned on the Xbox Two podcast that he’d heard Undead Labs were aiming for a 2025 release date forState of Decay 3. This rumor hasn’t been confirmed by Undead Labs, but there’s a chance fans could see it next year.
WHERE TO PLAY
Dying Light: The Beast is a thrilling standalone zombie adventure set in the post-apocalyptic Castor Woods, a once-popular tourist destination. After 13 years of enduring experiments, you escape and hunt down your captors to seek retribution, only to discover there’s far more at stake. While the region is not as populated as it once was, there are still people and factions here, as well as plenty of horrors. Some will ask for your help, others will want to kill you. And that’s not to mention the mysterious creature that’s turned the woods into its personal hunting grounds.BECOME THE LEGENDARY HEROYou are Kyle Crane, the man whose selflessness during the initial virus outbreak saved many from a fate worse than death. After more than a decade in captivity, you find yourself in a world that’s changed, and not for the better. Now, you’ll need to use the survival skills that kept you alive all those years ago to save even more innocent lives.EXPLORE A TIGHTLY-CRAFTED OPEN WORLDWelcome to Castor Woods! This once-bustling tourist destination is home to a diminishing number of survivors and an increasing population of zombies. Featuring natural landmarks, small villages and industrial complexes, the setting offers diverse traversal options, whether it’s using your parkour skills to gain the upper hand on your enemies or hopping into an abandoned 4x4 to outrun the horrors of the night.UNLEASH THE BEAST TO SURVIVEThey caged you like an animal. Years of brutal experimentation took its toll, but the zombie DNA and yours are now intertwined so that you are able to unleash a beast-like power. It flows through your veins. No one can take it from you. Use it. And you’ll discover it’s not just a curse.SAVOR THE DAY, OUTLAST THE NIGHTThe day brings many possibilities to explore the region and make the most of your time while the sun is still out. But after sundown, the laws of nature take their course. Darkness tends to bring out the worst in the horde, leaving you with no other choice but to run, hide, or fight.SURVIVING IS EASIER IN 4-PLAYER CO-OPSometimes it’s best to stick to a group. You never know what you might come across on your adventure. Team up in up to 4-player co-op, or ride solo if you have the guts to take it all on your own.
