plants-vs-zombies2PopCap first hinted at a Plants vs. Zombies sequel in March, announcing a summer launch date. The company followed that up by narrowing down the release date to July, and now PopCap has announced that the game's official launch is planned for July 18.

In addition to unveiling a new animated trailer, PopCap has also provided some details on the upcoming game, which is titled Plants vs. Zombies 2: It's About Time. The sequel features the same lane defense gameplay that made the original a hit, but it includes time travel to all new locations.

Designed from the ground up as a live service, the ever-expanding universe of Plants vs. Zombies 2 continues the epic struggle of plants defending your brainz against zombies from your backyard through the vast reaches of time, both past and future. New worlds with new levels, plants, zombies and new ways to play will be released on an ongoing basis. Leveraging the touch interface of Apple's popular mobile devices, Plants vs. Zombies 2 includes all-new touch-screen power-ups that enable players to “break the fourth wall” and interact with zombies directly, as well as via plant defenses.

Also returning for the sequel is Crazy Dave, the addled neighbor who serves as a guide for players and shopkeeper for special plant upgrades and other tools and weapons. New touch-screen power-ups, plant food that supercharges plants, and novel new game mechanics that both help and hinder players' efforts to thwart the zombie hordes will enthrall existing fans and new players alike.


PopCap has also announced that Plants vs. Zombies 2 will be free to play, with in-game items and upgrades available for a fee. The company claims that players will be able to access "the vast majority of the game" without paying money.

PopCap is planning to provide an exclusive look at Plants vs. Zombies 2: It's About Time at E3 next week. The original Plants vs. Zombies game for both the iPhone and the iPad can be downloaded from the App Store for $0.99.

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Top Rated Comments

MaxxTraxx Avatar
156 months ago
Can we just pay for the damn game without worrying about in-game purchases?
Score: 40 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Andy-V Avatar
156 months ago
Free to play, expensive to enjoy.
Score: 34 Votes (Like | Disagree)
spblat Avatar
156 months ago
I'm so bummed. The sequel to my favorite iOS game ever is going to be an EA-style freemium nightmare.
Score: 32 Votes (Like | Disagree)
aziatiklover Avatar
156 months ago
No free plz! I hate in apps purchase. Just charge me $5.
Score: 16 Votes (Like | Disagree)
CylonGlitch Avatar
156 months ago
To all the whiners already complaining, here's an idea: why not reserve judgement until AFTER the game is released? We don't even know how the IAP are going to be implemented yet.

It's EA, look at their track record.
Score: 12 Votes (Like | Disagree)
bushido Avatar
156 months ago
id rather pay than being bothered by ads popping up all the time and in app purchase reminders tbh
Score: 12 Votes (Like | Disagree)

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