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- The Escapist recaps
- When could State of Decay 3 be released?
- Expected State of Decay 3 price & pre-orders
- State of Decay 3 platforms
- State of Decay 3 trailer & gameplay analysis
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Despite being first unveiled in 2020, State of Decay 3 news has been scarce, although more details emerged in 2024 at the Xbox Game Studios showcase. Yet, the game was missing from any 2025 showcases. This, combined with Xbox layoffs and cancellations, has some fans concerned for the franchise’s future.
However, so far, State of Decay 3 remains in development. Set after the events of State of Decay 2, this is a direct sequel to the 2018 title. Therefore, fans can expect the same open-world survival experience. The Escapist has taken the time to track down all the bloody details about the game so you don’t have to.
The Escapist recaps
- State of Decay 3 is a sequel to State of Decay 2, created by Undead Labs, the same developer behind the previous installments.
- As State of Decay 3 is an Xbox Game Studios title, the game will be available on Xbox and PC.
- The State of Decay 3 release date remains elusive, with no estimated timeframe provided.
- State of Decay 3 will feature both single-player and multiplayer modes, with the latter supporting up to four players simultaneously.
When could State of Decay 3 be released?
State of Decay 3’s release date is “to be announced”, as previously stated. Initially, rumors suggested the game would launch in 2025. Once it was obvious that it wouldn’t happen, fans were hoping for at least a launch update, but once again, no such information was forthcoming.
Current speculation estimates a release date of sometime in 2027, with an announcement taking place in 2026. However, take this with a pinch of salt, as neither Undead Labs nor Xbox Game Studios has officially confirmed this.
Rumors of a State of Decay 3 cancellation have exacerbated growing concern for the game, but as far as The Escapist is aware, the game is still in development. If that changes, we’ll update you accordingly.
Expected State of Decay 3 price & pre-orders
Right now, there’s no State of Decay 3 price listed. Consequently, its possible retail price is speculation only at this juncture.
When State of Decay 2 launched in 2018, the standard version cost $29.99; this is now the price of State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition. For an old title, this price point is reasonable; however, for State of Decay 3, the cost upon release will likely be much higher.
Video game prices have dramatically increased over the last few years, and thus, new games tend to retail for between $40 and $60. For those looking to minimize cost, State of Decay 3 will be available on Xbox Game Pass as a day-one exclusive.
State of Decay 3 platforms
State of Decay 3’s platforms consist of the Xbox Series and PC; whether the Xbox Series S will be able to run the game remains unclear.
Due to its Xbox origins, a State of Decay 3 PS5 release is unlikely, though not necessarily impossible; as Xbox continues to filter out exclusives, the title could end up on a “rival” console. Even so, for the time being, there are no official plans for this to happen.
State of Decay 3 trailer & gameplay analysis
A desolate open-world fight for survival is the overarching theme of the State of Decay 3 trailer. Set two years after the apocalypse, players will navigate the world as seasoned survivors rather than novices. In the second installment, the zombie apocalypse was fresh, with players needing to adapt quickly to survive; in State of Decay 3, the goal is to continue surviving for as long as possible.
This is about “carving out a life” for yourself and other survivors – any remnants of the past are just that: remnants. Arguably, the State of Decay 3 trailer places emphasis on teamwork and thus its multiplayer feature. Although it features a single-player option, this title is designed for multiplayer play.
Actual State of Decay 3 gameplay is hard to find, as the trailer is predominantly a cinematic glimpse at the world players will be trying to survive in. Still, one can assume that the mechanics seen previously will return, though with improved features. State of Decay 3 is a survival game, meaning the familiar beats of establishing and building bases, as well as fighting off zombie hordes, will be a common occurrence.
As for how it runs or how intuitive the controls are compared with State of Decay 2, that’s as elusive as its release date, at least for now.
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If State of Decay 3 ever does release on PlayStation, it won’t be anytime soon. The only confirmed platforms to date are Xbox and PC, with that unlikely to change.
Fans will be overjoyed to learn that State of Decay 3 will be on Xbox Game Pass from day one.
Officially, those details remain unknown. Still, industry rumors suggest that crossplay between Xbox and PC will be included.
Just like with the previous installment, State of Decay 3 is an open-world survival experience – you determine how the action unfolds. Unlike Pokémon Legends: Z-A, which benefits from linear storytelling, State of Decay 3 is more of a sandbox experience than character-driven.
Despite being from the same franchise and following on from the second game’s events, State of Decay 3 is a standalone experience that you can play without prior knowledge of the IP.
Last Updated On: Dec 10, 2025 3:42 pm CET