Plants vs. Zombies Timeline ( Real )

company_founding
April 2000

PopCap Games Founded

PopCap Games, the developer behind Plants vs. Zombies, was founded as a game studio.

game_release
May 5, 2009

Release of Plants vs. Zombies

PopCap Games released the original Plants vs. Zombies game, a tower defense game that became highly popular.

award
December 12, 2010

Plants vs. Zombies Award Recognition

Plants vs. Zombies won several awards including 'Best Downloadable Game' at the 2010 Spike Video Game Awards.

game_release
August 15, 2013

Release of Plants vs. Zombies 2: It's About Time

PopCap Games released the sequel to the original game, introducing new plants, zombies, and worlds.

corporate_event
July 12, 2011

EA Acquires PopCap Games

Electronic Arts (EA) completed the acquisition of PopCap Games, the developer of Plants vs. Zombies.

game_release
February 25, 2014

Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare Released

PopCap Games released Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare, a multiplayer third-person shooter spin-off.

Plants vs. Zombies Timeline ( Fictional )

invasion
Day 1, Morning

First Zombie Attack

The initial wave of zombies begins invading the protagonist's house, prompting the need for plant defenders.

discovery
Day 1, Midday

Discovery of Sun Production

The player discovers that Sunflowers produce sun, which is the resource needed to plant additional plants.

invasion
Night 1

Nightfall Defense

Zombies begin attacking during the night, requiring the use of plants like Puff-shrooms that can function without sunlight.

weapon
Day 2

Introduction of Cherry Bomb

The player finds the Cherry Bomb, a powerful explosive plant that can destroy multiple zombies at once.

environment
Day 3

Advancement to Pool Level

The backyard pool is introduced, along with new aquatic and poolside plants and zombie types.

enemy
Day 4

Emergence of the Gargantuar

A super-strong zombie known as the Gargantuar appears, posing a significant challenge.

weapon
Day 5

Use of Jalapeno to Clear Entire Row

The player acquires the Jalapeno plant to instantly burn an entire row of zombies.

boss_fight
Day 6, Evening

Final Wave: The Zomboss Encounter

The player confronts Dr. Zomboss in his massive Zombot mech in the backyard, culminating the defense.