Ares Interactive and AMC Networks have unveiled “The Walking Dead: Aftermath,” a new free-to-play roguelite set in the world of “The Walking Dead.” The game is slated to launch this summer on iOS and Android, with additional platforms to be announced.
Developed by Ares’ Swift Games studio, known for “Heroes vs Hordes,” the title blends fast-paced roguelite combat with survival mechanics and base-building elements. Players will take control of fan-favorite characters including Rick Grimes, Daryl Dixon and Michonne as they battle walker hordes, hostile enemies and boss encounters.
Campaign missions will revisit familiar locations from the series such as Hershel’s Farm, Woodbury and Alexandria. As players progress, they will gather supplies, upgrade survivors and navigate increasingly dangerous scenarios, with each run emphasizing adaptability and replayability.
“At Ares Interactive, we’re building games with the quality and staying power to earn players’ time and attention,” said company president Mike DeLaet in a statement. “‘The Walking Dead: Aftermath’ combines Swift Games’ strengths in action, progression, and replayability with the intensity and survival drama that has made “The Walking Dead” an enduring franchise. AMC’s trust in our team speaks to the strength of what we’re building at Ares.”
Clayton Neuman, VP of Games & Franchise at AMC, said the project aims to capture both the tension and excitement of the series. “’The Walking Dead: Aftermath’ is easy to pick up, impossible to put down, and we can’t wait for people to play it,” he said.
Additional details, including character reveals and pre-registration timing, are expected in the coming weeks.
See more gaming news from this week in the roundup below.
EVENTS
Limited Run Games is bringing a wave of ’90s nostalgia back to modern consoles with “Rugrats: Retro Rewind,” a new collection of six classic titles based on the beloved Rugrats franchise. The compilation will launch digitally on May 15 for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5, with physical pre-orders opening May 1 through May 31.
The collection bundles six games spanning the late 1990s and early 2000s, including “Rugrats: Search for Reptar,” “The Rugrats Movie,” “Rugrats: Time Travelers,” “Rugrats: Studio Tour,” “Rugrats in Paris: The Movie” and “Rugrats: Castle Capers.” Originally released across platforms like the original PlayStation, Game Boy, Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance, the titles follow Tommy Pickles and the rest of the gang on adventures ranging from puzzle-solving missions to globe-trotting escapades.
“Rugrats: Retro Rewind” updates the classic gameplay experience with a slate of modern quality-of-life features. These include a “save anywhere” function, a rewind mechanic for difficult sections, customizable screen filters designed to replicate CRT televisions and an in-game music player featuring tracks from the original titles.
In addition to the standard digital release, the collection will be available in both standard and deluxe physical editions. The deluxe version includes bonus items such as a retro-inspired game case, soundtrack, collectible keychain and stickers aimed at longtime fans and collectors.
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Games Done Quick and gamescom have announced gamescom GDQ, a new live speedrunning showcase. The event will take place August 28 through 30 at gamescom. Global audiences can tune in via GDQ’s official Twitch and YouTube channels.
The event will showcase a “curated lineup of speedruns performed by top players from around the world, celebrating skill, community and the positive impact of games,” per the company. The event will benefit Gaming for Democracy.
“We’re thrilled to expand Games Done Quick globally and to bring a live event to gamescom in Germany, an opportunity that’s incredibly meaningful to our team,” said Ashley Farkas, owner and business director at Games Done Quick, in a statement. “This partnership not only supports an amazing initiative, but also creates space for more runners to participate, especially those who haven’t previously had the opportunity to travel to the US.”
Runner submissions will open May 4. The full event schedule will be announced soon.
NEW RELEASES
Ahead of the comedy event series, “Netflix is a Joke Festival”, the streaming service has launched a new comedy video game titled “Netflix is a Joke Presents…GIFTED.” The game is now available to Netflix users, inviting them to use their phones as controllers linked to their TV screens.
In “Netflix is a Joke Presents…GIFTED,” groups of three to nine players caption GIFs, competing to make the best jokes and punchlines based on the Internet’s most popular memes. The player with the most votes wins. The game describes itself as: “Imagine ‘Cards Against Humanity,’ but with GIFs.”
“Netflix is a Joke. Fest” will take place in Los Angeles from May 4-10 and host more than 475 shows and 500 artists across over 45 venues.
TRAILERS
A new trailer is here for “Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains,” which will be available to play on June 11 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 1 and 2, GeForce NOW and PC.
The crossover between “Monopoly” and “Star Wars” brings together the best elements of both the classic family board game and “Star Wars” characters like Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader and more. The trailer gives a closer look into new details of the game, including 14 unique character abilities, 22 locations including the Ewok Village, the Sandcrawler, Echo Base and Jedi Temple and more in-game missions and rewards.
“In ‘Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains,’ you’ll play on a custom board featuring iconic ‘Star Wars’ locations, and experience reimagined gameplay with cinematic moments, themed spaces, and dynamic elements,” per the company. “You’ll build teams with your favorite ‘Star Wars’ characters, each of whom boasts a unique ability that can drastically alter the course of the game in your favor. How you construct your team will play a pivotal role in securing victory; and dice battles and new GO events introduce game-altering twists. Team up with your family and friends in 2v2 or 3v3 game modes in couch co-op or online.”
Watch the trailer here.
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