Whether you're slashing through demons or dodging the undead, the post-apocalypse has never been more active. Here is a look at the latest updates for two titans of the genre: the hack-and-slash world of and the gritty survival landscape of . DayZ: The Road to 1.29 and "Badlands"

Via the In this "new" hybrid, your character can "die" three times before being wiped.

: Players can tackle the game solo or via 2-player local split-screen.

We found the first Angel on the bridge. Not one of Heaven's radiant host—this one was chained in black iron, its wings snapped, a pale rider carved into its chest plate. The sigil was unmistakable: a horse rearing over a broken scale.

While previous games focused on War, Death, and Fury, the new title is rumored to finally put players in control of Strife or allow for a choice of Horsemen.

Longtime fans of apocalyptic hack-and-slash adventures and hardcore open-world survival games are getting precisely what they have wanted for years. This comprehensive breakdown explores the major announcements, updates, and upcoming releases for both franchises, detailing everything you need to know about the new direction of Darksiders and DayZ . Darksiders 4 : The Four Horsemen Finally Unite