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State of Decay 3 Set for 2027 Multi-Platform Release, Alpha May

6/8/2026

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State of Decay 3 Confirmed

The Xbox Games Showcase 2026 premiered a trailer confirming State of Decay 3 will launch next year.
State of Decay 3 will be released on Xbox, Steam, and PlayStation 5.
The game places players in a harsh zombie apocalypse where they build settlements, keep survivors alive, and fight a dynamic zombie threat.
Co-creator Brant Fitzgerald announced Alpha playtests will begin in May, but the trailer gave no firm release date.

Summary

Decay 3 Async

State of Decay 3 lets players share a single save asynchronously, so friends can add to the world at different times.
Each survivor can manage up to three separate settlements that grow independently throughout the game.
The Enclave system introduces rival NPC factions whose goals players can influence through trust, alliances, and recruitment.
By building trust with Enclaves, players can recruit members, expanding community size and unlocking exclusive resources.

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State of Decay 3 Confirmed

The Xbox Games Showcase 2026 premiered a trailer confirming State of Decay 3 will launch next year.
State of Decay 3 will be released on Xbox, Steam, and PlayStation 5.
The game places players in a harsh zombie apocalypse where they build settlements, keep survivors alive, and fight a dynamic zombie threat.
Co-creator Brant Fitzgerald announced Alpha playtests will begin in May, but the trailer gave no firm release date.

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