It's a day ending with a Y, and you know what that means! Yes, it's time for a little bit of wild speculation about upcoming releases; although in this case, it's got a bit more substance than most. Reportedly, a new title in the Plants Vs. Zombies franchise has just been classified by the Brazilian Classificação Indicativa rating board.
Named Plants Vs. Zombies Reloaded, the release is classified for mobile and consoles. It's worth noting that classification can be quite different from trademarking, which is usually where early-bird news is drawn from. In this instance, it could mean that the classification board has access to an early build of Plants Vs. Zombies Reloaded to assign its rating.
The game has been given an L or all-ages rating, which is fitting for a family-friendly franchise. However, details about pricing, microtransactions, or other specifics are not yet available.
Going for a reloadPlants Vs. Zombies was a major success story of early mobile gaming, and with the backing of EA, it even made the jump to mainline consoles with the fully 3D Garden Warfare series. As for the title itself, "Reloaded" could signify anything from a revamped re-release to a proper full-fledged sequel, depending on how you interpret it.
While it's not guaranteed that Plants Vs. Zombies Reloaded will see the light of day, the fact that it's this far in production suggests we might get some sort of announcement this year.
Speaking of PvZ, if you're looking for other top games like it, you've come to the right place. We've ranked our top 9 Plants Vs Zombies-like games for those of you who want to scratch that strategy-minded tower defense itch.
