{
  "id": 11484756,
  "title": "I added October-appropriate zombies to Grand Theft Auto 5",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/i-added-october-appropriate-zombies-to-grand-theft-auto-5",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-02T17:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "PC Gamer",
    "slug": "pc-gamer",
    "url": "https://www.pcgamer.com/games/grand-theft-auto/i-added-october-appropriate-zombies-to-grand-theft-auto-5/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a surprising move, a modder has injected Halloween-appropriate zombies into the popular game Grand Theft Auto 5. The mod, named ZombieInfection, transforms the already bustling coastal city of Los Santos into a terrifying battleground where the living dead roam the streets. As they come into contact with other players, they transform them into more undead followers, creating a rapidly expanding army of reanimated corpses. Although the undead prove to be vulnerable to natural disasters and other city threats, their sheer numbers and slow movement make them more of a nuisance than a genuine threat. The modder, who is known for his daily mods, emphasizes the power of exponential growth as the zombie population rapidly increases. Even invincible characters like Franklin are not immune to the undead menace, as they can still be harmed by prolonged contact. As the Halloween season approaches, the mod adds a fitting spooky twist to an already iconic game.",
  "summary": "Brains, and so on.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "PC Gamer",
        "title": "Grand Theft Auto 5 is a game about shapeshifting now. I don't make the rules",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/grand-theft-auto-5-is-a-game-about-shapeshifting-now-i-dont-make-the",
        "published": "2026-10-01T17:00:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}