Side-scrolling beat ’em up game The Walking Dead: Streets of Survival announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch, and PC
A new *Walking Dead* arcade-style brawler is coming to consoles and PC—reviving the franchise’s action roots.
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📍 How it ended
The announcement of *The Walking Dead: Streets of Survival* as a side-scrolling beat ’em up game was met with coverage highlighting its *Streets of Rage*-inspired arcade combat and multiplatform release. The project quieted without additional developments in the coverage.
Epilogue added 44d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
Trailmark Games has announced *The Walking Dead: Streets of Survival*, a side-scrolling beat-’em-up inspired by classic arcade fighters like *Streets of Rage*. The game is set for release on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, original Switch, and PC, blending the franchise’s zombie lore with fast-paced combat mechanics. Coverage from *Insider Gaming*, *Game Informer*, and *Gematsu* highlights its arcade-style gameplay, positioning it as a return to form for the *Walking Dead* brand after years of narrative-driven titles.
The announcement follows a wave of retro-inspired action games, with comparisons drawn to *TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge* and *Mortal Kombat*’s recent arcade revivals. No release window or further details on gameplay have been confirmed. Watch for developer interviews and gameplay trailers, which could clarify how the game balances *Walking Dead*’s horror elements with arcade combat.
Pre-orders or demo announcements may follow in the coming weeks.
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Quick answers
Who is developing *The Walking Dead: Streets of Survival*?
Trailmark Games, known for titles like *TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge*.
Which platforms will it launch on?
PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, original Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Is this a new IP or a spin-off?
A spin-off set in the *Walking Dead* universe, focusing on arcade-style combat rather than survival horror.
Coverage (6)
- The Walking Dead Arcade Beat-‘Em-Up Revealed by Trailmark Games Insider Gaming · 47d ago
- The Walking Dead: Streets Of Survival Is A Streets Of Rage-Like Arcade Brawler Coming Soon Game Informer · 47d ago
- It's All-Out War in The Walking Dead: Streets of Survival, Coming Soon to PC and Consoles Games Press · 47d ago
- A Walking Dead beat ’em up game is in development GameSpew · 47d ago
- The Walking Dead Officially Returns For Brand-New Adventure ScreenRant · 47d ago
- Side-scrolling beat ’em up game The Walking Dead: Streets of Survival announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch, and PC Gematsu · 47d ago
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