The Walking Dead REMASTERED: Limited Edition—Luxury Meets the Apocalypse

If the Premium edition of The Walking Dead Remastered is a blood-splattered love letter to pinball horror, the Limited Edition is the collector’s crown jewel—the Rolls-Royce of zombie survival. Only 500 lucky humans on the planet will get their hands on this thing, which pretty much guarantees it’ll be gone faster than you can say “Don’t open, dead inside.”

Stern Pinball, in partnership with AMC Networks, has once again proven why they’re the world’s top pinball manufacturer. The Walking Dead Remastered Limited Edition isn’t just a nostalgic callback to John Borg and Lyman F. Sheats Jr.’s genre-defining classic—it’s a full-scale technological resurrection powered by Stern’s SPIKE 3 system. Bigger screens, sharper sound, deeper gameplay, and a terrifyingly gorgeous design make this one of the most advanced (and beautiful) pinball machines ever made.

Collectibility, Turned Up to Eleven

Let’s start with what makes this Limited Edition such a monster. You’re not just buying a game, you’re buying a piece of pinball history. Each unit is sequentially numbered—a flex that’ll make your collector friends drool—and comes with a signed Certificate of Authenticity and digital Insider Connected LE owner’s badge. It’s also got a designer-autographed bottom arch, just to remind you that legends touched this thing before you did.

And yes, it glows. The LE includes Stern’s Expression Lighting System™ and Speaker Expression Lighting System, programmed with custom Walking Dead-themed effects that transform your game room into a full-blown horror show. Imagine the lights syncing with multiballs and zombie attacks—it’s like a haunted house that pays you in dopamine and jackpots.

Then there’s the mirrored backglass, full-color high-def cabinet decals, and custom Walking Dead pinball armor that screams premium craftsmanship. Even the playfield glass is anti-reflective, so you won’t catch a single glare when the Horde comes for you.

Oh, and let’s not forget the shaker motor. Because when your game’s world is falling apart, you should feel it in your bones.

The Gameplay: Brutal, Brilliant, and Unrelenting

This isn’t for casual flippers. The Limited Edition keeps the iconic bones of the original game but injects them with new life. The enhanced “Cell Block C” Prison, the Bicycle Girl ramp, and that gnarly Well Walker toy are back—now sharper, louder, and meaner. The famous crossbow toy that launches your ball across the playfield? Completely redesigned for deadly accuracy.

Multiballs like Prison, Well Walker, and Blood Bath still deliver that endorphin rush, but now they’re paired with modernized visuals and new audio callouts from The Walking Dead stars Michael Rooker (Merle) and Danai Gurira (Michonne). You’ll hear familiar voices barking orders, taunting you, or congratulating your survival streak—all while Stern’s updated sound system blasts cinematic-quality chaos straight into your skull.

And because no zombie fight is ever truly over, Stern packed in new software rules, Insider Connected tracking, Wi-Fi capability, and wireless headphone support. Whether you’re chasing your personal best or global domination, this thing keeps you hooked like a walker to fresh meat.

Under the Hood: SPIKE 3 Takes the Bite

Stern’s next-gen SPIKE 3 platform is the brains of the operation. It powers an 18.5” full HD display, complete with true color depth and completely overhauled 3D-rendered animations that give you that cinematic “TV show come to life” feel. The processor’s more powerful, the audio cleaner, and the power handling more efficient than ever. In plain English—it’s faster, prettier, and smarter.

And if you’re the type who likes mood lighting, SPIKE 3 includes a customizable lighting system that lets you control the internal and external illumination. Want red for bloodbath mode? Done. Want cool blue while you line up a crossbow shot? Easy.

Final Word: Only 500 Exist—Get Bitten Fast

At $12,999, this Limited Edition isn’t for the faint of heart—but it’s a masterpiece built for true believers. It’s horror, art, and mechanical perfection all rolled into one apocalyptic cabinet. As Stern’s CEO Seth Davis put it, “We’re bringing The Walking Dead back from the dead for a new generation of zombie lovers and pinball players.” Mission accomplished.

If you want one, stop reading and start preordering. The undead are patient, but pinball collectors are not.

Premium MSRP: $9,499
Limited MSRP: $12,999
Available Now at Nitro Pinball

Preorder your Walking Dead Remastered Limited Edition today—before they’re gone, or before the Horde finds you first.