The Walking Dead: Streets of Survival announced for PS5 and other platforms

A new entry in The Walking Dead franchise has been announced, titled The Walking Dead: Streets of Survival. The game is a retro-style side-scrolling beat 'em up coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC, bringing classic 2D brawler mechanics to the zombie apocalypse setting.

Developed in partnership with Skybound, the title lets players control iconic characters like Rick, Daryl, and Michonne as they fight through waves of walkers and hostile human factions. The game features cooperative multiplayer, combo systems, and environmental interactions reminiscent of classic arcade brawlers like Streets of Rage. The stylistic choice offers a fun departure from the franchise's typical narrative-adventure adaptations.

This announcement represents an interesting expansion of the Walking Dead license into retro action genres. The side-scrolling format provides a satisfying, action-oriented loop that is perfect for casual co-op play. Fans of classic beat 'em ups and zombie fiction will want to keep an eye on this release as developers share gameplay details later this year.

Source: PlayStation LifeStyle - https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2026/06/15/ps5-action-game-the-walking-dead-streets-of-survival/