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‘State of Decay 3’ Remains on Track for 2027 as Undead Labs Goes Independent
Development continues despite a turbulent few months for the studio.
State of Decay 3 Studio Was Going to Be Acquired by Splash Theory Before Deal Fell Through – Rumor
In the meantime, Xbox has put Ninja Theory under consultation for six weeks while it continues to look for a potential buyer.
State of Decay 3 Dev Hit with 'Significant' Layoffs After Going Independent
Update: Undead Labs suffers job losses. Undead Labs, the Seattle-based developer behind the State of Decay games, has survived the latest round of Xbox layoffs . However, the studio has reiterated that it'll no longer operate under the Xbox umbrella; it's now an independent outfi…
'State of Decay 3' Gets Encouraging Update as Studio Escapes Xbox Layoffs
Undead Labs is now fully independent from Microsoft and will release 'State of Decay 3' in 2027.
State Of Decay 3 Lives On, And Is Still Coming To Game Pass
In the wake of the latest round of reshuffles and retrenchments, Microsoft has confirmed that State of Decay 3 developer, Undead Labs, has reached an agreement with a new publisher that will keep the game alive. Undead Labs will now continue working on State of Decay 3, with Micr…
State of Decay 3 Is Turning Trust Into the Biggest Risk in Co-Op Survival
State of Decay 3 takes an exciting approach to open-world survival co-op, but it's also a huge risk that requires a lot of squad trust.
State of Decay 3 beta planned for later this year
One of several studios affected by Microsoft's massive layoffs this summer was Undead Labs . Fortunately, they will not be shut down and will instead be acquired by a new owner who has not yet been revealed. For many years now, they've been working on State of Decay 3, which is s…
State Of Decay 3 Confirms New Release Window & Closed Beta Plans
But the studio will soon no longer be owned by Xbox. Gamescom was so busy over the past few days that a major upcoming Xbox title actually got lost in the shuffle! We're talking about State of Decay 3 , which is now set to release in 2027 for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC and…
We Played State of Decay 3 and It's In Good Shape Despite the Xbox Upheaval
State of Decay 3 seems to be showing promise after playing an action-packed 30 minutes of an early alpha build.
State of Decay 3’s Gameplay Shows Off Combat, Team Work and More
We finally got hands on time with State of Decay 3 at gamescom 2026 to try out the combat, what team work looks like, exploration and more. We played the Alpha version of the game, so gameplay is subject to change.
Multiplayer survivalbox State of Decay 3 forges ahead with beta plans after July layoffs
It’s back to zombie season at your local wahhhggmart, and Undead Labs has just the right accessory to make your transition perfect. The studio announced that it’s going to be running beta playtests for State of Decay 3 before the end of the year, following a smaller alpha test ea…
State Of Decay 3 Preview – More Alive Than Dead
Platform: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC Publisher: Xbox Game Studios Developer: Undead Labs Release: 2027 Rating: Mature It's been six years since State of Decay 3 was announced during a 2020 Xbox Games Showcase , and in the time since, the gaming landscape – as well as the…
State of Decay 3: Closed Beta Playtests Will Open the Game to Even More Players This Year
Survivors, start stocking up on supplies because you’re going to want to be ready. Closed beta playtests for State of Decay 3 are on the way before the end of 2026, giving the community its biggest hands-on look yet at the next chapter of the zombie survival series ahead of its 2…
Despite Being The End Of The World, State Of Decay 3 Is Surprisingly Welcoming
From what I saw in the State of Decay 3 preview at Gamescom this week, the long-awaited game might just have hit that perfect sweet spot--sating long-time fans' need for novelty and innovation while giving newcomers something immediately approachable to sink their teeth into. I h…
State of Decay 3 playtests are on the way (and despite reports, it's still launching on Game Pass)
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State of Decay 3 Closed Title Set for Late 2026 Ahead of 2027 Launch
Undead Labs has officially announced the State of Decay 3 closed beta event. According to Creative Director Kevin Patzelt, the upcoming 2026 closed beta is crucial to stress-test the game's new untethered multiplayer and the largest map ever created for the franchise. The post St…