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Undead Labs Says State of Decay 3 Targets 2027 Launch

By Drooid · Sep 23, 2026, 2:21 AM UTC · How we work

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Undead Labs announced State of Decay 3 remains in development after the studio became employee-owned.
The game is currently in alpha and targets a closed beta by the end of 2026.
Undead Labs plans a 2027 launch on Xbox, Game Pass, PC, and PlayStation.
IGN reporter Michael Highham played a 30-minute demo at Gamescom in August and noted improved gunplay and movement.

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Undead Labs announced State of Decay 3 remains in development after the studio became employee-owned.
The game is currently in alpha and targets a closed beta by the end of 2026.
Undead Labs plans a 2027 launch on Xbox, Game Pass, PC, and PlayStation.
IGN reporter Michael Highham played a 30-minute demo at Gamescom in August and noted improved gunplay and movement.