Based on recent updates from Undead Labs, the sequel aims to be the most ambitious "leap" for the franchise: State of Decay 3 - Xbox
The project was originally announced in 2020 via a cinematic trailer before full development had truly begun. Since then, Undead Labs has transitioned to using and is collaborating with other Xbox Game Studios, such as The Coalition , to improve cinematic quality and character animations. Key Gameplay Innovations State of Decay 3
is the upcoming third installment in Undead Labs' open-world zombie survival series. While a specific release date hasn't been set, the game is currently in active development for Xbox Series X/S and PC , with Alpha Playtests officially announced to begin in May 2026 . Development Status Based on recent updates from Undead Labs, the