World War Z update 1.66 (version 1.029.000) is available to download on PS4, PS5, PC, and Xbox One. According to the World War Z 1.66 patch notes, Extinction Mode gets a major rework with unlock changes and rotating rewards. Community Challenges bring new goals and skins. Apart from this, Today’s World War Z patch 1.66 also adds Fresh skin packs, portrait frames, and mutators.
WWZ Update 1.66 Patch Notes – April 8, 2025
Patch Summary
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Extinction Mode reworked with new unlock conditions, episodes, and weekly skin rewards.
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Community Challenges added with shared goals and unique rewards.
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Two new skin packs introduced: Royal Vengeance & Knight Heavy Weapons.
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Seven new mutators and three reworked for expanded gameplay variety.
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Multiple bug fixes including connection issues and localization errors.
New Content
Reworked: Extinction Mode
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Now unlocks after completing any map on Insane difficulty or higher.
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Features two Episodes; reward granted for fully completing one.
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Weapon skin reward rotates weekly alongside Episode changes.
Added: Community Challenges
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Time-limited events with collective goals for all players.
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Completion grants access to unique cosmetic rewards.
New Rewards & Skin Packs
Royal Vengeance Heavy Weapons Skin Pack
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Reward for completing Community Challenges.
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Includes skins for:
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Machine Gun MAG5
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Payload Rifle BF25
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Heavy Assault Shotgun Taiga-12
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Knight Heavy Weapons Skin Pack
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Reward for completing Extinction Mode.
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Includes skins for:
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MGL Hailstorm MGL
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RPG Launcher RPGL4
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Heavy Assault Shotgun Taiga-12
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New Custom Portrait Frames
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Red Light
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Memento Mori
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To the Top
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Virologist
New Mutators
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Hot Stuff
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Cluster Shells
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Doppelganger
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Fire-resistant
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Acid Spit
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Effective Defense
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Overprice
Reworked Mutators
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Epilogue
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Sell-out
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Taxes
Resolved Issues
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Fixed connection issues in full-party sessions.
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Fixed Blue Coin reward bug in Extinction Mode.
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Removed white stripe under the minimap.
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Corrected MAG5 skin icon display issue.
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Resolved issue unlocking “Waster” portrait frame.
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Fixed Japanese localization for:
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Defensive SMG “G-Force” perk
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Classic Bullpup Rifle “Scorpion Sting” and “Adrenaline” perks
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Previously, WWZ update 1.55 added significant additions including new mutators, weapon perks, and quality-of-life improvements. Unfortunately, since the last major patch, players are still facing various issues with the game. Today’s World War Z version 1.66 will address a few of these issues.
Download free World War Z aftermath update 1.66 on PlayStation 4, PS5, PC, and Xbox consoles.
