Plants vs. Zombies celebrates its 16th anniversary, and the developers are throwing a Neighborville-style bash. Sixteen years ago, the iconic peashooter fired its first volley, marking the beginning of an epic backyard battle.

Special Discounts for Plants vs. Zombies' Sweet 16

EA is rolling out anniversary deals, with Dave’s Secret Stash offering up to 33% off packs in the PvZ shop. Mini Games also get up to 20% off—perfect for both pea-shooting plant fans and brain-munching zombie enthusiasts.

The team is sharing behind-the-scenes stories from developers and longtime fans, highlighting the game’s quirky humor and endless plant-themed jokes.

The standout feature of the Sweet 16 celebration? A heartwarming tribute video showcasing the community’s love for the franchise, complete with zombies grooving to disco beats and teleporting across screens.

Don’t miss the anniversary video—watch it below!

Fun Facts About the Franchise

PopCap Games launched Plants vs. Zombies in 2009 as a quirky desktop tower defense game. Its charm—smiling sunflowers and cone-headed zombies—instantly won players over.

The mobile version arrived in 2010, and EA acquired PopCap by 2012. Plants vs. Zombies 2: It’s About Time expanded the universe in 2013 with new worlds and mechanics.

Since 2020, Plants vs. Zombies 3: Welcome to Zomburbia has been in development, undergoing a soft launch and revamp for a fresh art style while staying true to classic tower defense gameplay.

Relive the nostalgia by downloading PvZ from the Google Play Store, and check out our coverage of Honkai’s upcoming title, Honkai: Nexus Anima.