Zombies, Run! is officially back from the dead
Zombies, Run! has made a comeback after being revived by its co-creator Naomi Alderman, who bought back the app following its decline under new ownership. Fans will soon be able to access a new eight-part story, marking the start of a new era for the fitness app. The revival emphasizes sustainability and community, with plans to reintroduce features like smartwatch support.
- ▪Zombies, Run! is launching a new eight-part story after being revived by co-creator Naomi Alderman.
- ▪The app was previously acquired by OliveX, a company known for crypto and NFT products, before being bought back by Alderman.
- ▪Alderman used funds from her work as a novelist and a bank loan to repurchase the app, citing a contractual clause that allowed her to buy it back.
- ▪The new episodes will feature original characters and voice actors, aiming to be accessible to new players while honoring long-time fans.
- ▪Future updates include smartwatch support for audio playback, based on user feedback.
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