Stern Pinball has announced The Walking Dead Remastered, the latest entry in its modernised Remastered line. Revealed ahead of the company’s appearance at IAAPA 2025, it follows Metallica Remastered, which launched just over a year earlier.
The original The Walking Dead pinball machine arrived in 2014 and remains a well-rated machine. With the television franchise retaining a substantial fan base, Stern is giving the theme a second run with updated hardware, software and presentation.
The Walking Dead Remastered: Premium and LE editions
Stern is producing the remastered machine in Premium and Limited Edition forms. Both versions receive an entirely new cabinet artwork package, along with a substantial set of technical and gameplay revisions.
- Illuminated zombie heads on the slingshots
- An enhanced ruleset
- SPIKE 3 integration
- Fully redone 3D computer-generated animations in place of the original red-dot-matrix presentation
- RGB LEDs
- An 18.6-inch LCD display
- A new high-fidelity immersive audio system
- Stern Insider Connected integration
- A re-engineered and updated crossbow mechanism positioned behind the flippers, designed to provide increased precision and flexibility
The LE model is restricted to 500 machines and adds Stern’s Expression Lighting system for a more elaborate visual effect. The features matrix can be found here in PDF format.
The listed MSRPs are $9,699 for the Premium and $12,999 for the LE. Australian buyers should confirm local pricing, taxes and availability before making a purchase.
For readers comparing pinball with other home entertainment options, RETROCADE’s virtual pinball machines provide another way to explore the format, while a broader arcade machine buying guide can help with space and budget planning.
The Walking Dead Remastered in action
Video remains the best way to assess how the new presentation looks and sounds during play. The first clip is a short trailer, followed by a longer video with additional detail.
The Walking Dead Remastered is available now and is the first Stern Pinball release listed for November. Its combination of a familiar licence, revised rules and updated visual systems gives collectors another major Stern title to consider. Locations planning a broader arcade offering can also browse RETROCADE’s arcade machines and follow the latest developments through the Arcade Blog.
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