The Walking Dead: Aftermath Adds Rivals PvP Mode in October 23 Update
The free-to-play mobile action roguelite now lets players build three-survivor teams and fight rival camps, according to Screen Rant.
The Walking Dead: Aftermath received an update on October 23 that added a new PvP mode called Rivals, according to Screen Rant. In the mode, players assemble three-survivor teams and pit them against rival camps.
The game is a free-to-play mobile action roguelite in which Rick Grimes and Daryl Dixon are both playable survivors. It launched worldwide on July 16, 2026, and is available free on Google Play and the App Store with optional in-game purchases.
On Google Play, Aftermath holds a 4.6/5 rating and has passed 1 million downloads.
The game is developed by Swift Games and published by Ares Interactive, based on the AMC series. The Walking Dead ran for 11 seasons.
Quick answers
What is the Rivals mode in The Walking Dead: Aftermath?
It is a PvP mode added in the October 23 update in which players assemble three-survivor teams to fight rival camps.
Is The Walking Dead: Aftermath free to play?
Yes. It is free on Google Play and the App Store, with optional in-game purchases.
When did The Walking Dead: Aftermath launch?
It launched worldwide on July 16, 2026.