The War Z developer Hammerpoint "doesn't mind" comparisons to DayZ

Some may assume that there can be only one premier open-world zombie apocalypse experience, and that Rocket's standalone DayZ and Hammerpoint's The War Z must be battling over its maggot-infested throne. Yet, War Z Executive Producer Sergey Titov feels that gamers hold enough inventory space in their hearts for both games to peacefully co-exist, telling VG247 he "doesn't mind" inevitable comparisons to DayZ in both content and presentation.

Titov added that War Z's development isn't meant "to be better than or displace" Rocket's legacy, saying, "There is definitely room for two great games in the same genre, and we think that the gaming audience will agree."

The War Z's alpha is in full swing for the rest of the month until a planned beta release on Halloween . DayZ's alpha follows in footfall-disguising lockstep in November with a full release "sometime this year."

Omri Petitte is a former PC Gamer associate editor and long-time freelance writer covering news and reviews. If you spot his name, it probably means you're reading about some kind of first-person shooter. Why yes, he would like to talk to you about Battlefield. Do you have a few days?