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Naomi Alderman Buys Back 'Zombies, Run!' and 'The Walk' From OliveX

Creative control returns to the original creator after OliveX layoffs paused new episodes.

Overview

  • Naomi Alderman reacquired the Zombies, Run! and The Walk franchises, while Six to Start was not part of the purchase.
  • Alderman plans to preserve the app, restart production on the halted Season 11, and introduce a new onboarding story for newcomers and returning players.
  • Marvel Move, already being wound down, will remain supported until the final annual subscription expires in July next year.
  • The price was reported by industry sources as a high six-figure sum, a figure not officially confirmed.
  • OliveX bought Six to Start in 2021 and cut nearly all staff in March 2025, pausing new episodes and leaving the app’s future in limbo.