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Our Verdict
If you're a Zombicide 1st Edition veteran looking to supercharge your 2nd Edition experience, this kit is a must-have!
Highlights
- Updates your entire old collection
- New art and mechanics
- More enemy variety
- Seamless 2nd Edition integration
- Reuses your miniatures
Keep in mind
- Requires 2nd Edition core game
- Needs 1st Edition expansions
- It's only a card kit
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Hey Zombicide crew! If you're an old-school fan with a massive 1st Edition collection but want to dive headfirst into the 2nd Edition without leaving your beloved zombies and companions behind, the Zombies & Companions Upgrade Kit is your apocalyptic passport to the future! Just imagine: all those awesome miniatures you already own, now with brand-new cards, fully compatible with the 2nd Edition rules and aesthetic. It's the perfect way to give your collection a new lease on life (or should we say 'afterlife'?) by seamlessly integrating it into the latest system.
This kit brings an arsenal of 135 cards, updating everything you need to bring 1st Edition special zombies and companions into the 2nd Edition universe. The cards have been redesigned with optimized organization, more zombie spawns per card, and of course, those scattered Zombie Rushes to keep the adrenaline pumping. With card backs identical to 2nd Edition, just shuffle them in and get to zombie hunting! You'll find cards for Special Abominations (A-Bomb, Berzerker, Toxic), Toxic Zombies, Berserker Zombies, Skinner Zombies, Seeker Zombies, Dogz, Crowz, V.I.P. Zombies, Lost Zombivors, and a host of Human and Dog Companions. It's like a 'firmware upgrade' for your undead collection, ensuring your missions are even more varied and challenging. Get ready for turbocharged zombie chaos!
This kit brings an arsenal of 135 cards, updating everything you need to bring 1st Edition special zombies and companions into the 2nd Edition universe. The cards have been redesigned with optimized organization, more zombie spawns per card, and of course, those scattered Zombie Rushes to keep the adrenaline pumping. With card backs identical to 2nd Edition, just shuffle them in and get to zombie hunting! You'll find cards for Special Abominations (A-Bomb, Berzerker, Toxic), Toxic Zombies, Berserker Zombies, Skinner Zombies, Seeker Zombies, Dogz, Crowz, V.I.P. Zombies, Lost Zombivors, and a host of Human and Dog Companions. It's like a 'firmware upgrade' for your undead collection, ensuring your missions are even more varied and challenging. Get ready for turbocharged zombie chaos!
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Publisher
CMON Global Limited, Guillotine Games, Galápagos Jogos, Hobby World
Designer
Jean-Baptiste Lullien, Nicolas Raoult, Raphaël Guiton
Artist
Édouard Guiton
What exactly does this upgrade kit do?
It updates the cards for special zombies and companions from various 1st Edition Zombicide expansions to be fully compatible with the rules and aesthetics of the 2nd Edition.
Do I need the Zombicide 2nd Edition core game to use this kit?
Yes, this is an expansion and conversion kit. It requires the Zombicide 2nd Edition core game to be played.
Which 1st Edition expansions are compatible with this kit?
The kit covers zombies and companions from expansions like Toxic City Mall, Prison Outbreak, Rue Morgue, Angry Neighbors, Zombie Dogz, Dog Companions, Lost Zombivors, Murder of Crowz, and the V.I.P.s.
Does this kit come with miniatures?
No, this kit only contains the updated cards. It's designed for you to use the miniatures you already own from the 1st Edition expansions.
What is the main advantage of getting this kit?
The main advantage is being able to integrate and give new life to your 1st Edition miniatures and content into the improved 2nd Edition system, increasing the variety of enemies and challenges in your games.
Does the game's complexity change with this kit?
The kit itself doesn't alter the basic complexity of 2nd Edition, but by adding more types of zombies and companions with varied abilities, it can increase the tactical depth and variety of game situations.
Is it necessary to own all the mentioned 1st Edition expansions to make full use of the kit?
Not necessarily. You will utilize the cards corresponding to the miniatures you already own from the 1st Edition expansions. The more expansions you have, the more content from the kit will be useful.