GTA Online Zombie mode thrills players: Nearly 900000 dive into Ludendorff Cemetery survival challenge

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GTA Online continues to capture the attention of multiplayer gaming enthusiasts with its latest update. Rockstar Games recently introduced the Ludendorff Cemetery Survival mode, which tasks players with battling relentless waves of undead characters. Since its launch on October 10, 2024, this new game mode has attracted considerable interest, with nearly 900,000 players diving in, as reported by insider Tez2 on October 13, 2024.

The Ludendorff Cemetery Survival mode marks a significant addition to the Halloween festivities within GTA Online, contributing to the game's ongoing popularity. Player engagement has surged, with reports indicating over 1.7 million total plays within just a few days of release. This figure reflects a remarkable increase in participation, more than doubling the initial count of 400,000 players reported on October 11, 2024. 

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Tez2 highlighted the excitement among players, noting that the new mode has outperformed previous releases, such as Assault on ATT-16, by showing a 270% rise in player count. This surge in interest aligns with Rockstar's strategy to keep gamers engaged by offering double bonus rewards, further motivating players to explore the new content.

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The momentum for this update does not stop with the new game mode. On October 12, 2024, Rockstar announced the successful completion of the North Yankton Nightmare Community Challenge, where players collectively defeated over 200 million zombies. The developers have now set an ambitious target for the community, aiming for a total of 800 million zombie defeats to unlock exclusive items like the Green Glow and Purple Glow Skeleton Onesies.

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As of now, players have already surpassed halfway to this goal, having eliminated over 430 million