LIMITED TERRITORY TESTING FOR PVZ 3!

Welcome back to the Lawn!

It’s been a season since we last saw you! Matt Townsend here, head botanist of the Plants vs. Zombies™ 3 team, excited to announce that PvZ 3 is entering limited testing in select territories focusing on gameplay and early progression.  

We can't wait to see you in Neighborville again, but before we get into the action, let's take a minute to talk about what's happened since you last visited. As you defend lawns across Neighborville, you’ll meet the townsfolk and new plants, many of whom will need your help in the neverending battle against Dr. Zomboss. Never to be outwitted, Zomboss has diversified, putting new strategies and challenges on the Lawn! Dave’s also bringing some new tricks to help you push back the zombie horde farther than ever before.

We hope you enjoy the new adventures on the Lawn with improved gameplay, greater reward moments, challenging puzzles, improved boosters, and early looks at our character systems.  This is still an early step in building a new and improved Neighborville in PvZ 3, but we couldn’t wait to get it into your hands. Thanks for joining us on this journey to make the most exciting and engaging Plants vs. Zombies so far!

If you’ve got questions, we’ve got answers! Our Q&A below should address some of the questions you may have about this new Neighborville we’re building.
 

Q: What is PvZ 3 all about?

A: While we’ve still got a lot of Neighborville to build and explore, at its core, PvZ 3 is all about taking you back to the Lawn where it all began. Your favorite characters are there with some new exciting twists for you to discover and you’ll meet new Neighbors along the way! You’ll defend Neighborville and restore it to its pre-Zomboss glory in classic lane-based tower defense gameplay while encountering new areas, new tricks, and new plants along the way. Make sure to keep up in our Garden events to ensure you’re Dave’s #1 helper!
 

Q: What characters and gameplay changes should I expect compared to previous PvZ games?

A: PvZ 3–even in this early stage–is all about capturing that classic feel we all know and love and bringing it to the modern mobile platforms. We want old fans to revel in the experience and strategy, meet up with old friends, and help Dave all over Town. We also want to bring in a whole new generation to help defend against the ever looming threat of Dr. Zomboss. As such, we’ve gone back to the basics and brought back things that made the original game great! Sunflower is back to help you plant and the lawnmowers will keep you safe (at least until it runs out of power). We’ve blended the strategy of past PvZ games with fun puzzles built around your plant team and the Lawn, making every battle unique and exciting!
 

Q: Will Popcap still be making new content for PvZ 2?

A: Of Course! PvZ 2 continues to thrill fans globally and we hope you enjoy all the time travel zaniness as they continue to create new adventures!
 

Q: Why is PvZ 3 going into testing so early?

A: Plants vs. Zombies is a well-loved series with fans from all over the world. We want to make sure we bring the best experience to its fans, and as such we want to make sure we test early and often. We look forward to building this adventure together with our fans from the earliest stages of the Garden, starting with gameplay!
 

Q: How can I participate in early testing?

A: We are currently releasing the game on the Google Play store in Australia, Philippines, and the Netherlands for a short period of time. If the game is available in your country, head to Google Play’s Open Beta store and search for “Plants vs. Zombies 3.” In order to participate in the Open Beta for PvZ 3, you’ll need to have an Android Galaxy S6 tier device with Android 7 or higher and at least 2GB of RAM.
 

Q: When will PvZ 3 officially launch?

A: We are far from a set date for PvZ 3’s official launch. This is just the beginning of us building towards an awesome future, but don't worry! We’ll be checking in often with new things to test and new areas to explore. We’re just starting to grow our Garden, but Dave is always excited to see new friends on the Lawn, so be on the lookout for more experiences we’ll be testing in the near future!