World War Z: Aftermath Update 1.79 is now live for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. This substantial update introduces the premium Florida episode, adding three new maps to the game’s rotation, alongside a significant overhaul of the Daily Challenge system and the introduction of new weaponry.
The Florida Expansion and New Survivors
The headline addition in Update 1.79 is the Florida episode. To navigate these new environments, the update introduces a team of four new survivors:
- Valentina Flores
- Caesar Ruiz
- Moses Bouchard
- Christopher Williams
New Weapons: Microgun and Dual Kama
Players have access to two new weapons designed for different engagement ranges. The Microgun is a new Heavy weapon characterized by its high fire rate. For close-quarters combat, the Dual Kama has been added as a Light Melee weapon option.
Daily Challenge System Overhaul
Saber Interactive has reworked the Daily Challenge system to improve player progression. The update introduces a new user interface, a visible reset timer, and a reroll system that allows players to swap out challenges.
Gameplay Fixes and Balance Changes
Update 1.79 addresses several technical issues and perk inconsistencies. These changes target specific weapon behaviors and mutator bugs:
- Machine Gun Perk: Fixed an issue where the “Pillbox” perk would not unlock correctly under its intended conditions.
- Mutator Correction: Resolved a bug where the Paralytic Toxin mutator was incorrectly activating during standard melee attacks.
- Sniper Rifle: Restored a missing reload animation for the Sniper Rifle.
Vacation Heat Skin Pack
Alongside the gameplay content, the “Vacation Heat” character skin pack is now available. This cosmetic bundle provides themed outfits for a selection of the survivor roster, specifically including:
- Hiroji Okada
- Eloise Durand
- Angel Flores
- Marine Leblanc
While the update is categorized as version 1.79 on PlayStation 4, players on PC and current-gen consoles may see a different build ID, such as Update 1.043, despite the content being identical across all supported platforms. More details on specific bug reporting can be found at Saber Interactive Support.
