FTS: "The Walking Dead: Streets of Survival" Reveals Negan as Playable Character, Coming Sept. 18 (Consoles, PC)

 

HERE’S NEGAN! THE WALKING DEAD’S BIGGEST BAD GUY ANNOUNCED AS PLAYABLE CHARACTER IN THE WALKING DEAD: STREETS OF SURVIVAL

Worshipped by some. Feared by many. The legendary Savior is ready to obey your commands this fall on PC and consoles

Watch the side-scrolling beat 'em up's new gameplay trailer, revealed at the Future Games Show gamescom 2026 Showcase

MINNEAPOLIS – Aug. 26, 2026 – Today at the Future Games Show gamescom 2026 Showcase, TRAILMARK Games and AMC Global Media announced that Negan, the ruthless leader of the Saviors, will be a playable character in The Walking Dead: Streets of Survival, the new beat 'em up set in the gripping world of AMC's The Walking Dead. Armed with Lucille, his infamous barbed wire-wrapped baseball bat, Negan is coming to deliver brutal swings and killer combos against his enemies on PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on September 18. Pre-order now!

Inspired by the All-Out War storyline from AMC's The Walking Dead, The Walking Dead: Streets of Survival delivers an action-packed, no-holds-barred, single-player campaign pitting Rick and his allies against the merciless Saviors and the relentless hordes of the undead. Play as iconic survivors like Rick Grimes, Daryl Dixon, Michonne – or the vicious Negan – as you battle foes living and dead across classic environments like the Sanctuary, Hilltop, Alexandria and more, featuring devastating combos and finishers, dynamic set pieces, retro pixel-art visuals, and intense, story-driven moments.

 KEY FEATURES

• Hard-Hitting Beat-’em-up Combat: Survive the apocalypse with responsive and satisfying fighting gameplay. Use brutal melee combos, crowd-clearing ranged attacks, or a mix of the two in fast-paced brawls.
• Face Overwhelming Walker Swarms & Ruthless Enemies: Battle through creeping armies of the undead and dangerous gangs of Saviors that force you to fight for every inch of ground and adapt as new threats emerge.
• Fight Iconic Bosses: Take on powerful, fan-favorite walkers like Winslow, the Well Walker, and more while throwing down against Negan, Simon, and the Saviors in intense, multi-phase boss battles that test your skill, strategy, and killer instincts.
• Replayable Arcade Challenge: Master each character’s moveset and tackle multiple difficulty levels in an experience built for repeat runs and escalating challenges. Or jump in with an optional Easy Mode for casual play.

Pre-orders for both the Standard and Deluxe Editions of The Walking Dead: Streets of Survival are available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 and, as of today, Steam! Players who pre-order either edition of the game will receive the bonus Golden Survival Pack, featuring seven golden weapon skins, at launch on September 18.

Fight the dead today with The Walking Dead: Streets of Survival’s free demo on Steam! For more information and the latest game updates, visit trailmarkgames.com.

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PIONER: A Post-Apocalyptic Adventure That Feels Like S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Meets Fallout

During the recent Future Games Show Spring Showcase, GFA Games unveiled an exciting new gameplay trailer for their highly anticipated MMO shooter, PIONER. Set on the mysterious Soviet-era island of Tartarus, this post-apocalyptic game has drawn comparisons to iconic titles like S.T.A.L.K.E.R. and Fallout, and for good reason.

A Dark and Immersive World

PIONER's gameplay trailer showcased its atmospheric environments, blending eerie Soviet-era aesthetics with a haunting post-apocalyptic setting. The game's open world spans over 50 square kilometers, offering players a vast and dynamic landscape to explore. The attention to detail in the environments, combined with the game's dark tone, evokes the immersive world-building seen in S.T.A.L.K.E.R.

Intense Combat and Survival Mechanics

The game features a mix of PvE and PvP combat, with high-risk zones like the "Shadowlands" pushing players to their limits. Realism takes center stage, as traditional health bars and levels are replaced with immersive mechanics that demand strategic thinking. This focus on survival and resource management is reminiscent of Fallout's gameplay, where every decision can mean the difference between life and death.

Player-Driven Storytelling

PIONER also emphasizes player-driven storytelling, with faction missions, hidden dungeons, and dynamic events shaping the narrative. This approach allows players to carve their own path in the game's anomaly-ridden world, much like the freedom offered in Fallout's branching storylines.

While PIONER draws inspiration from S.T.A.L.K.E.R. and Fallout, it carves out its own identity with its Soviet-era setting and innovative gameplay mechanics. The game's developers, GFA Games, have promised a challenging and immersive experience that will keep players on the edge of their seats.

PIONER is set to launch on PC later in 2025, with console releases planned for a future date. Fans of post-apocalyptic adventures can wishlist the game on Steam to stay updated on its progress.

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