State of Decay 3 Release Date and Latest Updates
The State of Decay franchise has been growing since the release of the first game in 2013. Following the success of State of Decay 2 in 2018, a third game is now in the works for Xbox and PC.
Release Date
State of Decay 3 was announced in 2020, but a release date has not been confirmed yet. Undead Labs and Microsoft have been quiet about the game’s development, but recent updates suggest that production is ramping up.
Trailers
The first trailer for State of Decay 3 was released in 2020, showing a character tracking an animal’s blood trail through the snow. A second trailer was released in 2024, showcasing the game’s world, but no gameplay footage has been revealed yet.
Preorder and Platforms
State of Decay 3 is not available for preorder, but Game Pass Ultimate members will be able to play the game at launch for free. The game is likely to be exclusive to Xbox and PC, following the same rollout as the previous games in the series.
Game Development
Undead Labs has stated that their ambition is to make the greatest zombie survival sim in the franchise. The studio is shifting its focus and resources to State of Decay 3, winding down development on State of Decay 2. More information about the game will be revealed at a later time.
Key Points: