
Undead Labs speaks about its split from Xbox, revealing it has to "make some changes" to State of Decay 3 following layoffs
Undead Labs discusses the impact of its split from Xbox on the development of State of Decay 3 following recent layoffs.




Undead Labs, Xbox Game Studios
Play as a community of survivors, build up your settlements with friends, and destroy zombies in State of Decay 3, the latest in the franchise from developer Undead Labs.
Community is Survival
The zombie apocalypse nearly wiped out humankind. Years after the initial outbreak, carve out a life for yourself in a world gripped by blood plague. Play as a community of survivors, build up your settlements with friends, and destroy zombies in State of Decay 3, the latest in the franchise from developer Undead Labs.
Push Back Against a New Threat
• Equilibrium has been broken. A new zombie evolution threatens to take over the landscape.
• Reclaim territory, scavenge, build, and fight to create safety for your community.
Your Choices Matter
• It's your story - make tough decisions about where to live, what to build, and who to recruit into your community
• Permadeath is an ever-present danger to your community: Every risk must be weighed against the reward.
Expand and Thrive
• Claim multiple settlements to create a community network.
• Build to survive. Reinforce defenses, expand your arsenal, craft homemade explosives, and heal injured characters to boost morale.
• Discover enclaves of survivors, build trust, and recruit them to your community.
Survive and Build with Your Friends
• Online multiplayer mode with up to four people brings you a new, shared world.
• Start a community together from scratch and combine your strategies.
• Develop and expand a shared community that reflects your choices.
Continue Your Legacy
• Future content will unlock new features and challenges.
Online console multiplayer requires a platform-specific subscription that includes online multiplayer (sold separately).
EurogamerArticle
Undead Labs discusses the impact of its split from Xbox on the development of State of Decay 3 following recent layoffs.
GameSpotArticle
Undead Labs, now an independent studio, announced State of Decay 3 early to maintain visibility during Microsoft's acquisition phase, despite not releasing a game under Xbox.
IGNArticle

Undead Labs is aiming for a PC beta before the end of 2026.

State of Decay 3 is focusing on creating a deeper survival community, with positive impressions from Gamescom amid changes in Undead Labs' ownership.
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GameSpotArticle
Microsoft has confirmed that Undead Labs will continue developing State of Decay 3, which will launch on Xbox Game Pass day-one.
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