Infestation: The New Z is a free-to-play zombie survival shooter from the Swedish studio Fredaikis AB. It reached Steam in November 2016 as a reboot of the Infestation series, once called The War Z.
The game is split into modes. Open World is loot-heavy and revolves around clan fights, missions and territory control. Survival is closer to the old games: scavenging, crafting, zombies and tense run-ins with other survivors. There is also a ranked five-versus-five mode. You can shoot in first or third person, trade loot in dedicated lounges, and the studio runs its own anti-cheat.
It suits players who enjoy PvP survival and can live with losing their gear. Newcomers will struggle, since open-world fights are usually against veterans, and the series still carries The War Z's reputation for cheaters and pay-to-win.
