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Undead Labs finally shows off State of Decay 3 gameplay in new trailer
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Undead Labs finally shows off State of Decay 3 gameplay in new trailer

Engadget · Jun 7, 2026, 7:39 PM

Key takeaways

  • Undead Labs It's been six years since State of Decay 3 was first announced and we finally just got a proper look at some gameplay.
  • Here's what to expect from State of Decay 3: "In a harsh and unpredictable zombie apocalypse, community is survival.
  • The gameplay trailer comes shortly after franchise co-creator Brant Fitzgerald announced that developer Undead Labs would be launching Alpha playtests in May.

Undead Labs It's been six years since State of Decay 3 was first announced and we finally just got a proper look at some gameplay. A new trailer premiered at Xbox Games Showcase 2026, providing some much needed confirmation that things are moving along toward release. While we didn't get a firm release date, the trailer reveals State of Decay 3 will be here next year. The game will be available on Xbox, Steam and Play Station 5.

Here's what to expect from State of Decay 3: "In a harsh and unpredictable zombie apocalypse, community is survival. Players will build settlements, keep a community of survivors alive, and fight back against a dynamic and encroaching zombie threat as they reclaim a world overrun by blood plague." It'll support both solo play and shared world co-op for up to four players, according to Xbox.

The gameplay trailer comes shortly after franchise co-creator Brant Fitzgerald announced that developer Undead Labs would be launching Alpha playtests in May. Players can sign up for that waitlist here. Things are happening!

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