Plants vs Zombies Turns 16 - Still Going Strong
The beloved Plants vs Zombies franchise celebrates its 16th anniversary this year, maintaining its status as a mobile gaming legend.
A Look Back at Gaming History
Let's revisit our reviews of this groundbreaking mobile series that revolutionized tower defense gaming.
The Wait Continues for PvZ 3
With Plants vs Zombies 3 still undergoing soft launch testing, fans eagerly await a proper return to form for the series.
It's been sixteen years since Plants Vs Zombies first launched, and looking back reveals how this simple tower defense game became a cultural phenomenon. From its modest beginnings through corporate acquisitions and platform expansions, PvZ earned its place in gaming history.
Origins of a Classic
The journey began with Popcap Games' original 2009 PC release, but PvZ truly exploded when it transitioned to mobile devices in 2010 with its free-to-play model.
The EA Era
After EA acquired Popcap in 2012 amid organizational changes, the franchise solidified its mobile dominance with 2013's successful sequel, Plants vs Zombies 2: It's About Time.
Expanding Beyond Mobile
EA ambitiously expanded PvZ into console gaming with third-person shooters Garden Warfare and Battle for Neighborville - dramatic departures that divided fans.
Future of the Franchise
Plants vs Zombies 3: Welcome to Zomburbia has been in development since 2020, recently undergoing major revisions. The soft-launched version was pulled for refinements as developers work to recapture the series' magic with updated visuals and classic tower defense mechanics.
For fans craving more tower defense action, explore our curated list of the 25 best tower defense games available on mobile platforms today.
