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Starbreeze Studios, Skybound Entertainment, and Payday creator Overkill Software today announced a collaboration to develop a new game based on the AMC version of The Walking Dead.

Details are scarce at this time, including platform information as the title won’t release until sometime in 2016, but it is noted that the game will receive both free and paid DLC content after launch.

The game is described as a “co-op first person shooter with elements of action, role-playing, survival horror and stealth, that invites players to explore the hugely popular The Walking Dead universe, where they will play the role of survivors fending for themselves in a post-apocalyptic world dominated by flesh-eating walkers. In 2016 Washington will fall – what will you do?”

Robert Kirkman took to Steam to announce the title. Here’s what he had to say:

Hi,

This is Robert Kirkman from Skybound and I am the creator of The Walking Dead.

I’m a huge fan of what OVERKILL and Starbreeze have been able to do with PAYDAY 2. It’s just an amazing co-operative game and I’m excited to be able to announce that Skybound is partnering with OVERKILL to make a Walking Dead game. I’m happy to say that it’s the co-op game that all of the Walking Dead fans have been waiting for.

And for all the PAYDAY 2 fans out there, this is for you. Lucille, the choice weapon of “The Walking Dead” antagonist Negan, is a barbed wire-wrapped baseball bat that has caused the untimely deaths of many in the long-running comic series.

You can take a look at the reveal trailer for the game below, and we’ll be sure to keep you updated on this one. Payday 2 players, don’t forget to go grab Lucille!

What are your thoughts on the announcement? Will you be looking into this one? Or sticking with the Telltale title?

Cash Out With This Gameplay Trailer For ‘Payday 2’

by Shane O'HareMay 30, 2013

2011 saw the release of Payday: The Heist. A surprise hit from Overkill Software and Sony Entertainment, it puts players in the role of high profile thief’s. Missions range from your normal run of the mill bank robbery to breaking VIP’s out of jail. The game plays a lot like Left 4 Dead (There was even a L4D crossover) but with Police and SWAT instead of zombies. You can get additional points for hand cuffing bank managers and civilizations and destroying video evidence.

The game was surprisingly fun and very difficult. Waiting at key locations for drills and saws to cut through doors added a level of urgency. Recently announced from Sony was the much wanted sequel, dropping “The Heist” from the title, check out the new gameplay trailer for Payday 2

You can get your hands on Payday 2 for Steam, PSN and XBLA this August!