Plants vs. Zombies™: Replanted news & patch notes

❄️ Brrr… the winter chill is rolling through the neighborhood, but your love for PvZ: Replanted has kept our hearts toasty, especially during the Steam Awards nominations! As Feastivus approaches, we’re delivering a fresh bundle of cheer with Patch 1.5.0 rolling out on 12/10, and here’s what’s wrapped inside.

PVZ: Replanted: Patch v1.5.0

• New Features:

  • Added Survival: Endless Day, Night, Fog, Roof, and Cloudy Day levels.

    • These Endless levels each have their own save slots, with existing Survival: Endless saves carried over to Survival: Endless (Pool). 

• Gameplay Fixes:

  • Fixed crash most commonly seen in long Survival: Endless games

  • Fixed cases where explosive plants (Cherry Bomb, Jalapeno, etc.) could get stuck in levels after using them

  • Fixed loading issue caused by interrupting the flow around Dave’s Taco after level 4-4 (The Magic Taco needed some attunement to account for speedsters)

  • Fixed issues with P2 planting cards in Vasebreaker levels

  • Fixed being able to use the Wheelbarrow to bring seedlings into the Aquarium

  • Fixed Zombies Plant Daisies visual toggle not properly retaining its state after exiting levels

  • Fixed issue with menus getting stuck when controller disconnects happened with the I, Zombie game over message on screen

• Audio / Visual Fixes:

  • Fixed Seed Select menu music starting a few seconds into the track (The record had some dust. It’s cleaned now, so no more skipping!) 

  • Fixed Conveyor plant preview blackouts (Dr.Z was up to no good once again)

  • Muted ingame sfx during the title scene when starting a new Adventure run

  • Fixed issues with Zombies appearing in the Seed Select Preview view with visual toggles enabled

  • Fixed Aquarium planting slot shadows not being visible when using the Glove or Wheelbarrow

  • Fixed Zombotany head appearance issues

  • Fixed Cherry Bomb growing animation stopping early

  • Made sure Dr. Zomboss’s arm is properly attached when he throws the RV at the bottom row (Dr. Z is re-armed and dangerous!)

• Feels like Feastivus!

  • Peashooter, Wall-nut, Regular Zombie, and Conehead Zombie are all feeling particularly feastive this month🧣 

  Thank you for your continued support and for showing your love for PvZ: Replanted! Have a great Feastivus, and we’ll see you back on the lawn (all bundled up and cozy).

Hey Lawn Legends!

If Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted has brightened your lawn this year, whether through nostalgia, planting new memories, or pure sunflower powered joy, we’d be thrilled to have your support in the Steam Awards!

Your feedback and enthusiasm have helped Replanted grow stronger with every patch. Whether you think Replanted shines as a:

🌱 “Sit Back and Relax” game

🧑‍🌾 “Better With Friends” experience

🎮 “Best Game on Steam Deck” pick

…or any other category you feel it fits, every vote and review helps support our studio & game.

Thanks for helping this garden bloom. 💚🌻

See you on the lawn!

Hey Lawn Legends!

It’s been almost a month since PvZ: Replanted sprouted onto your screens, and we’ve been busy tending the lawn ever since. At launch we had a few weeds, but thanks to your feedback, support, and unwavering sun-powered spirit, we’ve been able to polish, fix, and grow the game into a healthier, happier garden. In case you missed it, here’s a roundup of what’s bloomed since release:

Dynamic Audio Returns

Dynamic Audio was unintentionally missing at launch due to a technical hiccup. But you let us know fast. With Patch 1.3.0, Dynamic Audio is officially back and behaving just as it should. Your lawns sound lively again!

Steam Remote Play Together

Want more multiplayer mayhem? You got it.

Patch 1.4.0 brings Steam Remote Play Together, letting players team up or face off online through Steam’s built-in system. Check out the full patch notes below for more information on this.

Accessibility Options + Sun Magnet

Patch 1.4.0 also introduced new accessibility options to make lawn defense smoother for everyone, including:

• High Contrast Mode

• Slow Speed Mode

• Disable Screen Shake

And yes, the Sun Magnet feature is also here!

• R2 / RT / ZR on controllers

• Spacebar on keyboard …will now pull all sun toward you.

 PC players also gained new keybinds for speeding up gameplay and cycling seed packets.

Offline Mode Fix

Some of you noticed the game appeared to require an internet connection at launch.

This bug was squashed quickly in Patch 1.2.1, and PvZ: Replanted now plays perfectly offline. Whether you’re at home on PC, Xbox or PlayStation or on the go with your Steam Deck, or the Nintendo Switch family of systems.

Saves, Progress & Achievement Fixes

We also heard your concerns about save data, progress tracking, minigame resets, and achievements not unlocking properly. These issues have been fixed across the board, including:

• Progress saving improvements

• Correct achievement triggers

• Separate save files for I, Zombie and Vasebreaker

Hard(er) Mode

Looking to test your gardening grit? For the passionate green thumbs out there, Dr. Z has hidden a little surprise in Patch 1.4.0 for those brave enough to enable it.

As you can tell, there’s been plenty of polish beneath the petals so if you’d like to dig deeper here are all the patch notes:

Patch 1.2.1

Patch 1.3.0

Patch 1.4.0

To our defenders of the lawn - Thank you! 

Your support, love, and beleaf in Plants vs. Zombies means the world to us. You help this garden grow. 💚

And to those who are about to pick up the seed packets for the first time, we can’t wait to see your adventure bloom. 🌻

Plants vs. Zombies™: Replanted on Steam

Hey there, lawn legends! We hope you’ve been enjoying defending the lawn with the sweet tunes introduced in our last patch. Thanks to your invaluable feedback, we're rolling out another exciting new update on 11/18 that will leaf you smiling! This update features Steam Remote Play Together and new accessibility options, making lawn defense more inclusive. Essential gameplay fixes are also included, which you can dig into below:

PVZ: Replanted: Patch v1.4.0

• New Features:

  • \ Remote Play Together is now supported! This Steam feature allows you to play our local multiplayer (Co-op and Vs.) with your friends online, as if you were in the same room. 

    • The same limitations of 2-player local multiplayer apply. Player 2 is required to use a controller

    • Steam allows up to 4 people to connect to a Remote Play Together stream. We recommend limiting the enabled input devices (via the Steam Overlay Remote Play settings) to just allow 2 active players, as that is the maximum the game supports

    • Please note also that this Steam feature relies on the host player's internet connection speed for game stream performance and stability

  • Added Accessibility Features that can be toggled on via the Main Menu Options Menu:

    • High Contrast Mode (high contrast visuals during gameplay to accommodate visual accessibility needs)

    • Slow Speed (changes 1x speed to 0.5x game speed and reduces the faster speeds accordingly)

    • Disable Screenshake (removes shaking effect on explosions and other areas)

  • Added Sun Vacuum / Magnet function to the game

    • Pressing Right Trigger/R2/ZR on Controllers or Spacebar on Keyboard activates the sun vacuum function, collecting all individual suns present in the level when activated. (Now you can spend more time on strategizing & execution instead of staring at the suns. Which we’ve heard isn’t good for your eyes)

  • Added additional Keyboard Hotkeys

    • Tab cycles game speed

    • 1-0 number keys selects and deselects Seed Packets during gameplay

    • Spacebar activates Sun Vacuum

• Gameplay Fixes:

  • Added ability to open the Almanac from the Pause Menu

  • Fixed Main Menu button not appearing on Reward Screen

  • Optimizations made for Zombie memory management to improve performance on lower end devices, particularly in Survival Endless.

  • Fixed Sol Invictus achievement not being awarded at exactly 2000 sun

  • Fixed Gold Sunflower trophy not showing on the Main Menu for players who already had Nobel Peas Prize unlocked before an earlier fix for this issue

  • Fixed issues with Life Well Lived achievement unlock conditions incorrectly tracking used lawnmowers

  • Fixed Co-op Streak Counter and Trophy unlocks not showing correctly

  • Vasebreaker and I, Zombie Minigames now have separate save slots

  • Fixed Fog covering the Zombie preview during Seed Selection on Survival levels (We don’t like surprises on this lawn)

  • Fixes for Endless modes not showing streak counter/flags completed properly

  • Fixed Polevaulters being a little too effective at getting past lawnmowers in rare cases (Took a while, but we’ve shortened all the poles we could find) 

  • Fixed Mallet becoming unusable in certain situations during Vasebreaker levels

  • Fixes for reported issues with Cob Cannon causing freezes in levels

  • Fixes for various issues with Garden Tools and Zen Garden navigation

  • Fixes for issues with plant selection and timer resets

  • Zomboni now properly spawns Bobsled Team in Vs Mode.

  • Many more minor optimizations, fixes and polish changes

• Audio / Visual Fixes:

  • Reduced volume of the RIP Mode guitar riff (Dr. Z has been issued a sound complaint by the neighborhood watch)

  • Fixed various audio and visual issues with the Almanac including Zombie Sprite Sheet using incorrect placeholder assets

  • Fix for Plant/Zombie placement previews not being faded out when you can't afford to place them

  • Marigolds now show their whole range of colours

  • Fixed Dave forgetting to show you various items when he's talking about them (Dave got too excited but he’s got enough practice now)

  • Fixed Dave wandering a bit too far off-screen in certain aspect ratios (We’ve marked his spot with tape so he knows where to stand now)

  • Fixed audio and visual issues with the Vs. Mode Target Zombies

  • Fixed various visual states not showing correctly in Vs. Mode

  • Fixed lawnmowers flying into position

  • Fixed alternate lawnmower wheels going into overdrive

  • Fixed Retro Zombie's Rubber Ducky appearance

  • Fixed various Zombie layering issues 

  • Fixed Plant/Seed Packet outline inconsistencies

  • Various Plant and Zombie animation, sfx and vfx fixes

  • Fixes for minor Zen Garden visual issues

  • Minor font sizing fixes

  • Many more minor optimizations, fixes and polish changes

• Harder???

Thanks for helping us nurture Replanted! With the holidays right around the corner, it's the perfect time to get back on the lawn. We can’t wait to see all your strategies, shenanigans, and stories!

Plants vs. Zombies™: Replanted on Steam

It’s been about a week since Replanted’s launch and we’ve been thrilled to see all the new and old strategies that have been blossoming on the lawn. Since then we’ve also been hard at work implementing the feedback that you’ve shared with us. Which is why we’re happy to announce that the classic and plantastic Dynamic Audio is now in the game with this update alongside more fixes and tweaks! This update goes live on 11/3.

PVZ: Replanted: Patch v1.3.0

Audio:

○     Added Dynamic Audio to the level music so it no longer always plays at the highest intensity version (perfect time for a blindfolded run)

○     Minigame, Puzzle, Survival and Almanac menus now play the correct music instead of the previous menu's music

○     Sound effects no longer overlap menu music at higher game speeds

○     Added missing menu open SFX for Pause Menu

○     Collecting Sun has a wider range of audio played

General:

○     \ Plant and Zombie tooltips now properly appear when using controllers during match selection

○       Retro Zombies no longer unexpectedly jump or teleport ahead during movement (Dr. Zomboss got us good with this one)

○       Disabling Vsync no longer impacts Mouse cursor speed

○       Fixed plants showing incorrectly when collecting sun while dragging them to be placed with Touch inputs

○       Dr. Zomboss no longer signs his notes with a comma after his name (We wonder if Tugboat was forging those notes for him)

○       Various text string fixes

○       Cards are hidden properly after Planterns are eaten in Vasebreaker

○       Fixed various visual issues with Magnet-Shroom grabbing items

○       Fixed a few Controller prompts showing incorrectly when not using controllers for input

○       Flags now raise properly when reached on the Level Progress bar

○       Fixed Conveyor Belt sizing to show all 10 slots

Just like every garden, there’s still some more work to be done. Patch V1.4.0 is close to being done which will add the ability to collect sun with the squeeze of a trigger on controllers and aim to get rid of some more pesky bugs among other things! Expect this patch to go live within the next two weeks with more details of the next patch being shared closer to its release. So stay tuned and once again, thanks for your support, feedback, and patience! Now let’s get back on the lawn and listen to those sweet tunes!

Plants vs. Zombies™: Replanted on Steam

Graphical:

• Fixed an image resolution on the "You got a new plant!" screens
• Fixed Retro Zombie’s detached parts to no longer appear blurry.
• Fixed various issues with hover and click state appearances.
• Fixed Tree Food not appearing when Crazy Dave introduces the Tree of Wisdom. Just don’t ask us how a Tree…eats.
• Fixed an issue with Digger Zombie effect layering in Fog layers.
• Fixed an issue where Plant Pots had faces when they really shouldn't.
• Fixed Cob Cannon to no longer appear visually once removed with a shovel in certain situations. Get outta here Corn!
• Fixed various animation cycling issues.

Vs Mode:

• Fixed an issue that prevented plants from being used when held by Player one while Player two places a zombie.

Gameplay:

• Crazy Dave no longer preselects Peashooter every time in Adventure+
• Fixed an issue that prevented plants from being used when held while activating Cob Cannon with certain input types.
• D-Pad directional input is now continuous instead of requiring individual presses.

Audio:

• Peashooter sounds will now fire the proper amount in battle.

Miscellaneous:

• Fixed loading problems related to launching with Steam Overlay disabled or Steam in Offline Mode.
• Fixed various minor text string issues.
• Cursor no longer hides when attempting to scroll the Cheats menu before unlocking all options.
• You can no longer accidentally access other screens while in the Almanac
• Removed Imitater from the Zombie Almanac. Sneaky, sneaky.
• The Wake Stinky the Snail banner no longer causes input issues

Graphical:

• Fixed Twin Sunflowers faces being too small, they should now fit their petals.
• Fixed Zomboss’s eyes to be the correct color relative to his attack.
• Fixed Split Pea so that they fire with both eyes open.
• Fixed BrownCoat Zombie’s retro skin so that arms fall off properly.
• Fixed Pumpkin to now show the damaged state appropriately.
• Fixed Dr Zomboss to now have a Health Bar (Nice try Dr Z).
• Fixed Roof Cleaners flying at the beginning of roof levels
• Fixed Disco Zombie’s hair when his head falls off (ouch).
• Fixed I, Zombie Too to use the correct name.
• Fixed Pole Vaulter Zombie to drop their actual head on defeat.
• Fixed Butter not appearing on the retro zombie skin when applied.
• Fixed Magnetshroom’s items to layer properly
• Fixed Retro Zombie to no longer show sunglasses or mustaches on death.

Vs Mode:

• Jack in the Box, Catapult, and Newspaper zombie now appear in combat.
• Flower Pot & Planter are no longer selectable in Versus Mode.
• Sun and Brains no longer block placement in areas around them.

Gameplay:

• You can now interact with the seed selector to cancel placement instead of needing to click off of the seed selector first.
• Extra lawnmowers will no longer spawn in Vasebreaker.
• Ice Trap positioning has been corrected for both Bungie Zombie and Gargantuar.
• In Co-Op both players can no longer select the same seed packet at the same time

Audio:

• Turbo Speed will no longer speed up the OST.
• Shop now plays the correct music regardless of player origination.
• Pausing the game now correctly pauses the Audio.
• Invalid placement warning in Versus mode now plays the proper sound effect.
• Doomshroom & Jalapeno now use the correct sound when destroying tombstones.

Miscellaneous:

• Several fixes to various assets when in High Contrast Mode
• Several UI fixes related to missing or misplaced assets
• Several bugs squashed related to UX due to resolution/control scheme adjustments.

Welcome back to the Lawn! We’ve taken the timeless 2009 classic and replanted it for modern PCs with crisp new visuals, smooth performance, and quality‑of‑life features that make this the best way to play on Steam. TL;DR: No Launcher, 4K support, Cloud Saves, controller support, achievements (37!), local co‑op & versus, and all‑new challenge modes — plus a lovingly curated Art & Concept Library.

Why play on Steam?

• Native Steam build – fast, stable, and built for PC — no EA App required

• Looks gorgeous in 4K* – Remastered art and modern resolution support throughout the whole game (yes, even menus).

• Cloud saves – Seamlessly pick up your run between desktop and handheld play.**

• Controller support – Play with your favorite Xbox or PlayStation style controller, or a mouse & keyboard.

• 37 Steam Achievements – A mix of returning classics (including some never before on PC) plus a few brand‑new surprises. (No Steam Trading Cards at launch.)

• Local Multiplayer – Couch co‑op and PvP, bring a friend and experience chaotic backyard brawls with 100% more butter!

• Localized UI & text – English, French, German, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Japanese.

* Up to 4K depending on hardware. ** Steam Deck plays great; Verified status is pending.

What’s new vs. the 2009 GOTY edition?

• 1080p and 4K support across the entire experience.

• Clean, remastered presentation that stays true to the original.

New single‑player modes

• Cloudy Day Mode – A tactical twist: when clouds roll in you earn far less sun. Spend carefully, survive the storm, and strike when the skies clear.

• Rest In Peace (RIP) Mode – A hardcore, single‑attempt ironman run through Adventure Mode. Lose a level and your RIP run resets to the beginning.

• Bonus Levels – Unique new levels lost in “limbo” for years, now available for players to experience!

Multiplayer (local)

• Co‑op and PvP Gameplay – Team up to fend off hordes of zombies together, or battle against each other as both plants and zombies for ultimate bragging rights!

Quality‑of‑life

• Speed settings – Choose 1x, 1.5x, 2x, or 2.5x for extra challenge or quicker runs.

• Full controller support – Designed for both couch and desk setups.

• Art & Concept Library – Browse sketches and concept art from across PvZ’s history.

• Achievements – 37 total (GOTY had 21) including classics, console‑only throwbacks, and brand‑new goals.

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Recommended PC specs

We’re keeping things friendly. Here’s what we recommend for smooth play at common resolutions. 1080p @ 60 FPS (Recommended):

• OS: Windows 10 64‑bit or later

• CPU: Intel i5‑6600 or equivalent

• RAM: 8 GB

• GPU: Radeon HD 7730 / GeForce GT 640 or better

• DirectX: 11

• Storage: 4 GB available

• Audio: Windows‑compatible device

4K @ 60 FPS (Recommended for 4K):

• OS: Windows 10 64‑bit or later

• CPU: Intel i5‑6600 or equivalent

• RAM: 8 GB

• GPU: Radeon RX 570 / GeForce GTX 960 or better

• DirectX: 11

• Storage: 4 GB available

• Audio: Windows‑compatible device

  Specs are subject to change based on ongoing testing. 1080p already delivers a big visual upgrade over the 2009 release; 4K is there for the full “wow.” Join the neighborhood Add Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted to your wishlist to get notified on updates, and jump into the conversation to tell us which Achievement you’re going for first. See you on the Lawn! 🧟🌻 {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45721213/ce267f5306fe981732605ba5927520ac2c672ddf.png

Hey Neighborhood Defenders! 

The classic Plants vs. Zombies will return in glorious HD! It'll be bigger, brighter, and crazier than ever before.

Experience the game that started it all, remastered with stunning graphics and packed with new secrets and more content to uncover.

Plants vs. Zombies™: Replanted arrives October 23.